activity fee
Also called: iuran kegiatan, biaya ekstrakurikuler
A fee for school activities outside class hours such as study tours or competitions.
What it means
An activity fee is a contribution collected by the school to fund activities outside mandatory class hours, such as extracurriculars, study visits, competitions, or school events. The amount can be fixed per semester or adjust to the type of activity. At many schools, this contribution is separate from tuition and uniform costs.
Why it matters for families
Activity fees are easily left out of the budget because they are irregular and the amounts vary. If not counted, the family may be forced to decline the child's activities or cover them with consumer debt. Including this item in the education budget makes the decision to join activities more conscious, not just following along.
Example
For example, the school charges an extracurricular fee of Rp150 thousand per semester and one study visit of Rp250 thousand per year. For two children, the total can reach Rp800 thousand per year outside tuition. This figure is only an assumed example, not an official rate.
Common misunderstanding
Some people think the activity fee is the same as tuition. In fact, tuition is usually for routine operations, while the activity fee specifically funds additional activities whose types can differ at each school.