Savings and School Fees

kidmugsy

AlexSuffolk wrote: »

Do they do that? I hadn't thought to ask that.
I di know which school as my son has just started at pre-school there.

They often do do that. Well worth an enquiry.

racing_blue

I know it has nothing to do with the original Q, but have to say there is no way I would pay up front.

While you hold the money, you are the customer
Once they hold the money, you were the customer!

daveyjp

If I had the choice I would invest the money and use it for the secondary education.

smunchkinp

Im with daveyjp

find the best state primary school and fight tooth and nail to get him in there, meanwhile save your cash for secondary.

the best primary education in the world can be undone by a substandard secondary school that likes to masage its figures.

Biggles

We also had an inheritance at just the right time, and used it as a premium for a school fees policy, which was more beneficial than paying the school upfront. I think there were tax advantages in doing it that way, but I can't remember. That was some years ago, but these people (http://www.schoolfeesadvice.org/) have some suggestions, though I've no idea how reliable they are, that was just a swift google.

smunchkinp

another thought.

A lot of primary schools are good, but to enhance your sons education even further employ a private tutor a couple hours a week, more in holidays.

It will give your son a great boost when at school, as he'll be top of the class so to speak.