Wakil Kepala Bidang Humas dan Jejaring SMA Kolese De Britto,\nChristophorus Danang Wahyu Prasetio, stated that the perception of De\nBritto being an expensive school is incorrect. He admitted to sometimes\nfeeling annoyed when hearing such narratives. \u201cI get a bit annoyed when\npeople say De Britto is expensive. In reality, De Britto operates on a\ncross-subsidy system,\u201d he said on Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n
He explained that cross-subsidy means parents with greater financial\ncapacity can contribute more, while those who are less well-off can pay\nwhat they are able. \u201cThose who give more than the school\u2019s standard rate\nare the ones with higher financial ability. That is the cross-subsidy.\nSo, it\u2019s not a problem for those who cannot afford it, but those who can\ncontribute the remainder for those who cannot,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Danang revealed that the school has a 0% scholarship programme, where\nstudents are not charged any Education Development Fund (DPP) or monthly\ntuition fees (SPP) throughout their schooling. \u201cWe have a 0%\nscholarship, from DPP to SPP, it\u2019s completely free,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He detailed that De Britto has four admission pathways: regular,\nacademic achievement, non-academic achievement, and scholarship. The\nregular pathway is a standard application. The academic achievement\npathway considers report card grades, while the non-academic pathway\nlooks at talents in sports, arts, or culture. The scholarship pathway is\nfor students with strong academic abilities but whose families face\neconomic hardship.<\/p>\n
All prospective students must pass a series of tests, including\nacademic tests, interviews, psychological tests, and fitness tests.\nThose who pass through the achievement pathways receive a reduction,\nincluding a free first year of SPP in grade 10 and a 50% discount on the\nbuilding fee. The scholarship pathway offers a full 100% fee waiver for\nthose deemed economically disadvantaged, with the final amount\ndetermined during a financial interview. Danang emphasised that everyone\ncan attend De Britto, and the perception of high costs persists because\nmany are unaware of the various admission pathways.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/sma-de-britto-irked-by-expensive-school-label-reveals-students-can-attend-for-free-1781837474", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }