Grundtvig Polytechnic School Fees 2026/2027 | The Complete Fee Schedule

Grundtvig Polytechnic School Fees 2026/2027: Are you planning to resume at “Grundtvig Poly”? Located in the town of Oba, along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in Anambra State, Grundtvig Polytechnic is a unique private institution. It is famous for its “Education for Life” philosophy, inspired by the Danish educationist N.F.S. Grundtvig, and for being the first private polytechnic in Anambra State. One of the biggest selling points of Grundtvig Poly is its generous Scholarship Scheme, which often covers tuition for many eligible students. However, if you do not desire the scholarship or do not meet the criteria, you need to know the standard cost.

This guide details the projected school fees for the 2026/2027 academic session, breaking down the costs for ND and HND students, the confirmed acceptance fee, and the correct portal to use.

Estimated Grundtvig Polytechnic School Fees for 2026/2027 Session

1. Acceptance Fee (Freshers Only)

Before you pay your main tuition (or claim your scholarship), you must validate your admission. Once your name appears on the admission list, you are required to pay a non-refundable Acceptance & Processing Fee.

• Acceptance Fee: ₦25,000.

  • Status: Confirmed. This fee has remained stable for the last few sessions.

  • Bank: Usually paid into the school’s First Bank account (Account Number typically ends in …922, but always confirm on the admission letter).

  • Deadline: Usually 2 weeks after the admission offer.

  • Warning: If you do not pay this fee, you cannot proceed to the physical screening or receive your admission letter.

2. Tuition & Registration Fees Breakdown (2026/2027)

Grundtvig Polytechnic operates a fee structure that is significantly subsidized compared to other private schools, especially if you qualify for their scholarship.

A. Scholarship Students (Full Scholarship)

Grundtvig Polytechnic frequently offers Full Tuition Scholarships to candidates who score above a certain benchmark in JAMB or perform well in their scholarship selection test.

• Tuition Fee: FREE (for scholarship beneficiaries).

• Ancillary Charges: You will still need to pay for Acceptance, Accommodation, and Development Levies.

B. Non-Scholarship (Standard) Students

If you are paying the full standard fees:

• Projected Tuition: ₦80,000 – ₦120,000 per session.

• Note: This is an estimate for private polytechnics in the South-East. The fee is usually inclusive of most academic charges but exclusive of accommodation.

• Departments: Accountancy, Business Admin, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Statistics, Computer Engineering.

3. Accommodation (Residential Campus)

Grundtvig Polytechnic is a Residential Institution, meaning the campus life is designed around students living within or very close to the school environment to foster the “Education for Life” culture.

• School Hostel:

  • Status: Highly Recommended (and often compulsory for freshers).

  • Projected Fee: ₦40,000 – ₦60,000 per session.

  • Facilities: The hostels are modern, with constant water supply and decent security, located directly on the campus in Oba.

4. The “Hidden” Charges (Budget for These)

Whether you are on a scholarship or paying full tuition, you must budget for these ancillary costs to settle down fully:

Fee Type	Estimated Amount	Purpose
Admission Form	₦5,000 – ₦10,000	Paid during the application stage.
Medical Fee	₦5,000	Mandatory health registration/screening.
ID Card	₦2,000	Student Identity Card.
Development Levy	₦10,000	Annual campus maintenance fee.
Practical Manuals	₦5,000+	Engineering/Science Students: Budget for lab manuals.
Matriculation Gown	₦5,000	Freshers Only (Rental fee).

5. How to Pay Safely (The Procedure)

Grundtvig Polytechnic uses a mix of Bank Deposits and Portal Registration. Do not pay cash to any individual.

The Official Procedure:

1. Pay Acceptance Fee:

   • Pay the ₦25,000 into the designated First Bank account.

   • Tip: Keep your bank teller safe; you need it for screening.

2. Physical Screening:

   • Visit the campus at Km 11, Onitsha-Owerri Expressway, Oba.

   • Present your O-Level results, JAMB result, and Acceptance Fee teller.

3. Collect Admission Letter:

   • After screening, you get your official Admission Letter (and Scholarship letter if applicable).

4. Pay School Fees:

   • Pay the remaining fees (Tuition/Hostel) into the school account stated in your letter.

5. Online Registration:

   • Visit gpolyportal.com (or the link provided by the ICT unit).

   • Register your courses and bio-data to generate your Matric Number.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is the Scholarship real? Yes. Grundtvig Polytechnic is well-known for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scholarship scheme. It covers tuition for the duration of your ND or HND program, provided you maintain good academic standing and character.

2. Is the school accredited? Yes. Grundtvig Polytechnic is approved by the Federal Government and certified by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

3. Is it the same as Grundtvig Secondary School? No. They are sister institutions founded by the same organization, but:

• Grundtvig International Secondary School is a secondary school.

• Grundtvig Polytechnic is a tertiary institution.

• Do not confuse their bank accounts or fees.