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School costs: what parents pay themselves.
Parents pay for some school materials themselves. Which ones exactly? And what if the school provides them and asks for a contribution from parents? This article explains the rules for primary and secondary education.
Long-lasting and personal materials
Parents pay for required materials that last longer than a year and are personal. This includes an atlas, dictionary, agenda, calculator, notebooks, writing tools, compass, binder, tools, gym clothes, and work clothes.
Loan or payment by school
Sometimes the school provides one or more materials that parents usually pay for. The school loans these materials or buys them for the students. The school can ask for a contribution through the voluntary parent contribution. You are not obliged to pay. You might need to buy the materials yourself elsewhere.
Voluntary parent contribution
Many schools ask parents for a voluntary contribution. This contribution is really voluntary. The school can’t exclude your child from activities or materials if you don’t pay. Your child can join anyway. The voluntary contribution is an important income for many schools. Without it, schools can often organize fewer activities.
Financial help for school costs
Do you find it hard to pay school costs? You can get financial help in many places. For example, you can apply at Sam& for all children or contact the social service of your town.
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