Join the Brightsteps Family

Choosing the right school is a big decision, and we’re here to make it a bright one. At Brightsteps International School, we welcome families who value a nurturing, globally-minded education for their children. Our admissions process is designed to be transparent, supportive, and tailored to your family’s needs. We are offering a discount to Founding Families for the 2025–2026 school year.

Tuition & Fees

  • Registration Fee: 150,000 FCFA (non-refundable)
  • Capital Development Fee: Waived for Founding Families
  • No Admission Fee
  • Grade Annual Tuitions (FCFA) Founding Families Rate (FCFA)
    Pre-K 1,500,000 1,350,000
    KG 1,700,000 1,550,000
    Grade 1 1,800,000 1,650,000
    Grade 2 1,900,000 1,750,000
    Grade 3 2,000,000 1,850,000
    Grade 4 2,100,000 1,950,000
    Grade 5 2,200,000 2,000,000
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Flexible Tuition Payments

We offer payment options for parents.

  • Payment in full (5% discount)
  • Payment in 2 installments (3% discount)
  • Payment in 3 installments (2% discount)
  • Payment in 4 installments

NOTE: The first installment payment in each installment payment option is combined with the registration fee. Also, all calculations for all the installment payment options were made with respect to the founding family rate.

Payment in 2 installments

Grade Payment 1 at registration (FCFA) Payment 2 (30 November) (FCFA)
Pre-K 825,000 675,000
KG 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
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Payment in 3 installments

Grade Payment 1 at registration (FCFA) Payment 2 (30 November) (FCFA) Payment 3 (27 February) (FCFA)
Pre-K 600,000 450,000 450,000
KG 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
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Payment in 4 installments

Grade Payment 1 at registration (FCFA) Payment 2 (31 October) (FCFA) Payment 3 (30 January) (FCFA) Payment 4 (31 March) (FCFA)
Pre-K 487,500 337,500 337,500 337,500
KG 537,500 387,500 387,500 387,500
Grade 1 562,500 412,500 412,500 412,500
Grade 2 857,500 437,500 437,500 437,500
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
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Payment Guidelines

All tuition fees are quoted in FCFA. Fees may be paid by Mobile Money (Wave, Orange Money) or by cash. Checks, direct deposit, or wire transfers into the school’s accounts. Checks should be made payable to “BRIGHTSTEPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL”

How to Apply Immediately

Visit our Apply Now page

Get access to our enrollment form from our Admissions Office.

Submit Application

Complete our form and pay the registration fee.

Family Interview

Let us get to know your child and family.

Enrollment

Secure your child’s spot with payment.

Ready to take the first step?

Enroll Your Child Now