Business Operations – The American School of Kinshasa

Business Operations

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Kareen T. Laplanche
FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Tel: + 243-81-880-1330
Fax:1-646-619-423
E-mail: business@tasok.net

WELCOME TO THE BUSINESS OFFICE

The Business Office supports Student Learning at TASOK. Through our operations, we implement the financial goals set forth by the Board to ensure that educational materials as well as instructional spaces are adequate for students and teachers, and consistent with the Vision and Mission for Excellence.

TASOK administration has a dedicated team working to assist parents and guardians on financial matters related to their children’s education. The Business Office works closely with the Admissions team to complete the enrollment process and welcome each student and family to the TASOK community.

School Operations
Payment Options
Important Timeline

We continue to adjust school operations to support students’ successful learning. The financial resources support essential services and facilities upgrade to ensure a safe learning environment.

In addition to the regular tuition fees schedule, the business office assists families with financial aid programs, extended payment plans, family discounts, and liaison with local banks for education loans, TASOK also offers the convenience of online, cashless, and paperless payment options.

The school partners with Diamond Mind/Community Brands, an independent school payment service provider. Payment information is completely secure using the highest security standards in the industry.

You can find common answers to online tuition payment questions at  http://diamondmindinc.com/parentFAQ/ .  

MOBILE OPTION using our mobile payment app, MySchoolWallet©

BANKING OPTION 

  • Direct deposits at bank counters into TASOK’s accounts 
  • Wire, ACH, e-check transfers online or via direct bank order

ON-CAMPUS OPTION at the cashier’s counter

  • cash in limited amounts
  • debit and credit card payments via POS for VISA ® & Mastercard ®.  
  • paper checks were drawn from local DRC and/or US banks

August

  • Semester 1 starts, Tuition payments are due

October

  • DP Exams payments are due

November

  • Confirmation of continuing enrollment for Semester 2
  • Financial Aid Applications for Semester 2 open

December

  • Invoices for Semester 2 are issued
  • Financial Aid Applications for Semester 2 close

January

  • Semester 2 starts, Tuition payments are due

April

  • Confirmation of re-enrollment for 2023-2024

May

  • Financial Aid 2023-2024 Applications open
  • Tuition Invoices and agreements for 2023-2024 are issued

June

  • Re-enrollment deposits are due
  • Tuition Agreements are due
  • Financial Aid 2023-2024 Applications close
  • Financial Aid Awards are announced

Tuition Rates 2023-2024

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Tuition Rates 2024-2025

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Education Loan Options

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Financial Aid Application

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Fees

Tuitions and other Fees

Student Services

TASOK is a not-for-profit educational institution, highly dependent on tuition revenue which represents 96% of the school’s Annual Operating Income. Tuition fees directly apply to instructional materials, school operations, campus upkeep and building renovations.

Additional school supplies are available through the Business Office and Student Stores during the school-year.
– Limited School Supplies via Front Desk Store
– Library & Tuition Fines
– Activities & Special Exam Fees
– Spirit wear via Student Store

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FUNDRAISING

TASOK administration partners with the Parent-Teacher-Committee (PTC) to raise additional funds annually to support projects and special causes. Since 2011, the Annual Gala dinner has been the fundraising highlight of the year. It is an opportunity for friends of TASOK and local businesses to support the school initiatives financially. We thank all of our sponsors, parents, faculty, and staff for their continued contribution and participation. Every gift – big or small – counts and helps meet the gap that regular revenue cannot compensate.

Gala dinners resumed last year in May 2023, after a 3-year pause due to COVID. This tradition continues and you can already save the date for 2024. The next TASOK Gala is planned for April 27 2024. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements from the PTC! 

    • – Annual Fundraising Gala Dinners
    • – Support to Partner Organizations
    • – Individual Giving
    • – Soccer Field Irrigation Project

Facilities Improvement

FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT

In 2012, TASOK launched the implementation of its school-wide facilities renovation based on the Master Plan adopted in May 2010 and updated in October 2016. The completed projects have been self-financed. As we enter the tenth year of sustained improvements, we welcome partners and contributors to engage in this long-term initiative to ensure that the learning environment continues to shape learning at TASOK.
See our progress in the pictures. (below)
You can download a personal copy of the Master Plan