Registration
Children are normally accepted into playgroup around the time of their 3rd birthday, with the provision that they are toilet-trained. Class size is limited to 12 children; a waiting list will be created if necessary.
New Pupils
Please request an enrolment form by e-mail:
click here. We will contact you to discuss the type of class and the correct level to best suit your needs.
Existing Pupils
Please discuss the capabilities of your children with the teaching staff, to ensure that they are registered into the correct level.
Registration forms are sent with spring term invoices.
Fees 2009/10
The ESP is a non-profit making association. All the money received is used for materials, staff costs and to pay for the premises.
Fees are invoiced at the beginning of each term at the following rates:
| Initial non-refundable enrolment fee per child | CHF 25.00 |
| Annual ESP association fee per family | CHF 15.00 |
| Playgroup class fee per session | CHF 23.00 |
| Reading and writing class fee per session | CHF 26.00 |
| Playgroup ESL class fee per session | CHF 23.00 |
| Reading ESL class fee per session | CHF 26.00 |
| Examination course fee per session | CHF 26.00 |
| Supplies and resources fee per term | CHF 20.00 |
| Additional fee for course materials for examination courses per term
| CHF 20.00 – 60.00 |
Examination fees
See for example
Cambridge ESOL Berne.
| CHF 200.00 – 400.00 |
There are 3 terms per school year.
Days that ESP is closed, e.g. for public holidays, are not charged.
The ESP reserves the right to charge a fee of CHF 20.00 for late payments.
All ESP pupils must be fully insured against accidents and third party claims.

Notice of Withdrawal
One calendar month's notice must be given in writing to the ESP Business Manager of your intention to withdraw from the ESP at the end of a term. Failure to do so will make you liable for one month's fees in lieu of notice.
The ESP must reserve the right to withdraw any pupil who continually disrupts the group.

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