School Fee Payment Options: Giving Parents More Choice

Paying school fees is a significant commitment for families. The way parents choose to manage that payment should reflect their own circumstances, not a single, fixed process.

For independent schools, the challenge is to make paying fees straightforward for parents while maintaining timely payments and avoiding extra administration for finance teams.

The new esenda payment journey is designed to do both. It gives parents a clear choice of school fee payment options in one secure place, while helping schools provide a better payment experience without becoming involved in personal financial decisions.

What school fee payment options are available through esenda?

Parents paying school fees through esenda can choose from a range of payment methods at the point of payment:

• Debit or credit card payments
• Bank transfers and open banking
• Local-currency payments for international families
• Flexible finance options from Selina Finance, for parents who wish to explore spreading the cost over time

There is no one-size-fits-all way to pay school fees. Some parents may prefer the convenience and flexibility of a card payment. Others may choose a bank payment. International parents may appreciate the ability to pay in their own currency.

And when personal circumstances change, parents may want to explore flexible finance options.