Paying your fees, made simple.
Schools in the St Albans Education Group use esenda to collect fees and other payments securely. Here’s how it works, and what to expect.
Who is esenda?
esenda is the payments platform St Albans Education Group has chosen to handle fees. It’s built for schools and universities, so paying is quick and your payment is matched to your account automatically.
Where you’ll pay with esenda
School fees
Termly fees, invoiced by your school.
Trips and extras
Sent as a separate payment link from your school, different from the one on your fees invoice. It works the same way.
Three steps, start to finish.
You receive a payment request
When fees are due, the school emails you an invoice with what’s due and a secure link to pay. You can also pay any time from this page.
You choose how to pay
Pick whichever method suits you from the options below. Everything happens on a secure payment page.
You’re all done
esenda emails you a receipt, and your payment is matched to your account automatically. Nothing else to do.
Pay the way that suits you.
Debit or credit card
Quick, and confirmed on the spot.
Apple Pay and Google Pay
Pay from your phone in a couple of taps.
Instant bank payment
Approve the payment in your banking app, with the details filled in for you.
Bank transfer
Use the details on your payment page, with the reference shown, so your payment is matched.
Paying from overseas
You’ll see the options for your country. An international bank transfer is often the lower-cost choice.
What to expect, and why.
Who emails you, and when
Invoices come from your school. Once you’ve paid, your receipt comes from esenda. If you’re ever unsure about a message, use the Make a payment button on this page instead.
Paying by bank transfer
You’ll pay into esenda’s account, and esenda passes the money straight on to the school. That’s why esenda appears as the payee, and it’s how your payment is matched to your account automatically.
If your bank asks a question
Banks sometimes double-check payments to a business that’s new to them. Just let them know it’s a recurring payment to a registered business for school fees, and ask for a Confirmation of Payee check. Card or instant bank payment are also there if you’d prefer.
Your details stay protected
Payments are processed securely, and your card details are never shared with the school.
Common questions
Can I pay in pounds from overseas?
Yes, from a UK bank account or with a UK-issued card. Otherwise, choose from the methods shown for your country.
Why was my card declined?
Cards need to be issued in the country you select on the payment page. If that’s not the issue, try another method or visit the parent help centre.
Something doesn’t look right with my payment
The parent help centre covers most questions. If you still need help, email [email protected] with your payment reference and a screenshot, with any card or account numbers hidden.
I have a question about my bill
The school’s finance office can help with anything about what’s been charged.
Your school’s finance office
Questions about what you owe or your invoices? Contact the finance office at your child’s school.
esenda support
Help with paying, declined payments or anything on the payment page.
Visit the parent help centreOr email [email protected]