Admissions
Choosing the right school is a big decision, and we are here to make it a bright one. Our admissions process is transparent, supportive, and tailored to your family's needs.
| Grade | Annual Tuition (FCFA) |
|---|---|
| Pre Nursery | 1,350,000 |
| Pre K | 1,450,000 |
| Kindergarten | 1,550,000 |
| Grade 1 | 1,650,000 |
| Grade 2 | 1,750,000 |
| Grade 3 | 1,850,000 |
| Grade 4 | 1,950,000 |
| Grade 5 | 2,000,000 |
| Grade 6 and Grade 7 | 2,200,000 |
Tuition may be paid in full, or divided into 2, 3, or 4 installments. Paying in full or in fewer installments comes with a bigger discount. The first installment in every plan is combined with the 150,000 FCFA registration fee, which is why that first payment is larger than the ones that follow. All fees are quoted in FCFA and may be paid by Mobile Money (Orange Money or Wave) or cash. Checks, direct deposits, and wire transfers are also accepted, checks should be made payable to BRIGHTSTEPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL. Any returned or unpaid check will incur a 50,000 FCFA penalty fee.
| Grade | Full Tuition Payment (FCFA) |
|---|---|
| Pre Nursery | 1,282,500 |
| Pre K | 1,377,500 |
| Kindergarten | 1,472,500 |
| Grade 1 | 1,567,500 |
| Grade 2 | 1,662,500 |
| Grade 3 | 1,757,500 |
| Grade 4 | 1,852,500 |
| Grade 5 | 1,900,000 |
| Grade 6 and Grade 7 | 2,090,000 |
Plus the 150,000 FCFA registration fee.
| Grade | Payment 1, at Registration (FCFA) | Payment 2, January 30 (FCFA) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre Nursery | 825,000 | 675,000 |
| Pre K | 875,000 | 725,000 |
| Kindergarten | 925,000 | 775,000 |
| Grade 1 | 975,000 | 825,000 |
| Grade 2 | 1,025,000 | 875,000 |
| Grade 3 | 1,075,000 | 925,000 |
| Grade 4 | 1,125,000 | 975,000 |
| Grade 5 | 1,150,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Grade 6 and Grade 7 | 1,250,000 | 1,100,000 |
| Grade | Payment 1, at Registration (FCFA) | Payment 2, October 30 (FCFA) | Payment 3, January 30 (FCFA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Nursery | 600,000 | 450,000 | 450,000 |
| Pre K | 633,000 | 483,000 | 483,000 |
| Kindergarten | 666,500 | 516,500 | 516,500 |
| Grade 1 | 700,000 | 550,000 | 550,000 |
| Grade 2 | 733,000 | 583,000 | 583,000 |
| Grade 3 | 766,500 | 616,500 | 616,500 |
| Grade 4 | 800,000 | 650,000 | 650,000 |
| Grade 5 | 816,500 | 666,500 | 666,500 |
| Grade 6 and Grade 7 | 883,000 | 733,000 | 733,000 |
| Grade | Payment 1, at Registration (FCFA) | Payment 2, October 31 (FCFA) | Payment 3, January 30 (FCFA) | Payment 4, March 31 (FCFA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Nursery | 487,500 | 337,500 | 337,500 | 337,500 |
| Pre K | 512,500 | 362,500 | 362,500 | 362,500 |
| Kindergarten | 537,500 | 387,500 | 387,500 | 387,500 |
| Grade 1 | 562,500 | 412,500 | 412,500 | 412,500 |
| Grade 2 | 587,500 | 437,500 | 437,500 | 437,500 |
| Grade 3 | 612,500 | 462,500 | 462,500 | 462,500 |
| Grade 4 | 637,500 | 487,500 | 487,500 | 487,500 |
| Grade 5 | 650,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
| Grade 6 and Grade 7 | 700,000 | 550,000 | 550,000 | 550,000 |
Other fees, including uniforms, canteen, and after school activities, are not included in tuition.
Common Questions
Polo shirts are 10,000 FCFA each, available in white, sky blue, red, and mustard yellow. PE jerseys are 12,000 FCFA each, required on sport days and worn with sneakers. Bottoms (skirts, shorts, or pants in khaki or navy) are not sold by the school and are purchased separately. Full details are on our School Uniform page.
Yes. BrightSteps partners with SHIPP, a dedicated school transportation company, for safe daily transport between home and school, with GPS tracked vehicles and real time parent notifications. See our School Transportation page for details, or contact us for routes and pricing.
Families may pack a lunch from home or purchase school lunch. School lunch can be paid per day (2,700 FCFA), per week (13,000 FCFA), or per month (50,000 FCFA). Meals must be confirmed by Friday for the following week, or the day before for next day lunch. See our Canteen page for more.
No. Tuition covers academics only. Uniforms, transportation, canteen meals, and after school activities are all separate costs, billed independently.
How to Apply
Fill out the form below with your family's details and the grade you are applying for.
Complete our enrollment form and pay the registration fee.
Let us get to know your child and family.
Secure your child's spot with payment.