Terms And Fees
One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child.
Maria Montessori
Term Dates 2026
(These Dates Are Subject To Change)
Start
Monday 12 January
End
Friday 27 March
Public holidays
Friday 21 March
Holiday program
30 March – 2 April
3-6 April – Easter Weekend
Start
Monday 7 April
End
Friday 26 June
Public holidays
Monday 27 April – Freedom Day
Friday 1 May – Workers Day
Monday 15 June – SCHOOL CLOSED
Tuesday 16 June – Youth Day
Holiday program
29 June – 3 July, 6 – 10 July,
(CLOSED 13- 17 July)
Start
Monday 21 July
End
Wednesday 23 September
Public holidays
Monday 10 August – Woman’s Day
Thursday 24 September – Heritage Day
Friday 25 September – SCHOOL CLOSED
Holiday program
28 September – 2 October
Start
Monday 5 October
End
Friday 11 December
2026 Fees
Application fee:
R100 (to be paid with enrolment form)
Placement fee (non- refundable):
R1500 (to be paid within 7 days of acceptance)
Sibling:
R1000
Yearly materials fee:
R250 per family (added to February fees)
R500 (Primary class – includes Stationery and Workbooks)
Payment options
Annual payment date:
5 January
R63372,00 (5% discount) – R60203,40
Toddlers have the availability to start at 3 days a week for 1 Term – R3800
| Half day | 3pm collection | 5pm collection | |
| Toddler | R5281 (12pm) | R6031 | R6231 |
| Preschool | R5281 (12:30) | R6031 | R6231 |
| Preschool | R5281 (13:30) | R6031 | R6231 |
Sibling discount is given at 5% for second child.
Aftercare:
Stay for lunch care
(12-1/12:30-1:30)
R450
(12:30-3pm)
R750
(12:30-5pm)
R950
Once Off aftercare:
3pm – R85
5pm – R105
Paid in cash on the day.
Kirstenhof primary aftercare: Grade R – 7 (only for past children at Bright Light Montessori)
R1500 per month (includes collection from school and homework supervision, DOES NOT include holiday care)
Aftercare fees are to be added to the Stop order on 1st of the month. A month’s notice is to be given if removing your child from Aftercare.
Holiday care:
Half day (pick up at 12:00pm)
R130 a day
Full day (pick up until 5:30pm)
R150 a day
Holiday Care fees are to be paid 1 week before school holidays commence
Notice Period: A full calendar TERM notice is required to remove a child from Bright Light Montessori
Required by each child:
Daily life at school:
Clearly marked school bag
Spare clothing (season appropriate) in a ziploc bag to stay in their school bag
Term 1 and 3:
2 DOUBLE packs of Provita (500g)
1x squeeze bottle of Honey
3 Large Spreads (1 large bottle of Sugar free peanut butter, and 1 large botte of Strawberry Jam and one bottle of Bovril)
4 packets of fragrance free/sensitive wet wipes TERM 1 AND 3
Weekly:
A termly roster is sent out for parents to bring a 1 litre of DOUBLE CREAM PLAIN YOGHURT.
Yearly:
9 x 2ply Toilet rolls (all children including toddlers)
4 boxes of tissues
2 bottles of hand soap
Toddler class:
If Child is in Nappies, parent is to provide enough nappies, wipes and bum cream (labelled) for a FULL week, or send a large pack.
Aftercare:
Pack lunch in a sealed lunch box or lunch bag. Include enough for late afternoon snack.
Please do not include: sweets, chips, any form of refined sugar.
The school provides an afternoon snack of fresh fruit and a sandwich at 4pm. Please send an extra snack if your child stays after 3pm.
Want to know more?
Please feel free to contact us should you want to know more about us and what we can offer you and your child.