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pricing
Transparent Pricing

Your hidden
yearbook cost:
35+ staff hours.

Price per book tells half the story. The real cost includes design coordination, photo collection, proof reviews, and delivery management — typically 35–40 hours of school staff time. AerEthos eliminates all of it. Below is what we charge, and what traditional yearbook production actually costs your school.

The Full Picture

What yearbook production
actually costs your school.

Assume a year head's time is worth €20/hour (conservative). Here is what each model actually costs over five years — books plus staff time.

Production PhaseCompetitorsAerEthos
Design planning & setup3 hrs0 hrs
Photo collection & organisation8 hrs0 hrs
Page design & layout12 hrs0 hrs
Student coordination & chasing5 hrs0 hrs
Proofing & feedback4 hrs1 hr
Order management & payment collection3 hrs0 hrs
Distribution & follow-up2 hrs0 hrs
Total staff hours37 hrs1 hr
Staff time cost (@ €20/hr)€740€20
The 5-year picture · 90 students
Competitors (books + time)
Year 1 total investment
€3,200
5-year true cost (books + time)
€19,600–20,600
180 staff hours over 5 yrs
AerEthos (books + time)
Year 1 total investment
€3,719
5-year true cost (books + time)
€17,619
5 staff hours over 5 yrs
The inflection point: After Year 1, AerEthos becomes cheaper than competitors when staff time is included. And you never worry about the process again.
Full comparison →
How It Works

Two simple parts

Part 1 — School
One onboarding fee.
Paid once.

Your school pays a one-time onboarding fee to cover setup, coordination, and the dedicated AerEthos account management team assigned to your year. That's your school's only direct cost.

Returning school
€199
New school
€299
Part 2 — Students
Students buy
their own copy.

Students order and pay for their yearbook directly through AerEthos. No collection drives, no chasing money, no administrative overhead for your staff. The per-copy price depends on the package you choose.

Per-copy range
€28 — €55per student
Based on ~90 students. See packages below.
Per-Copy Pricing

Three packages

Prices shown are per student copy, based on a year group of approximately 90 students. Your quote will be tailored to your school's exact size.

Classic layout
Classic
The complete yearbook.
Bespoke design, professional print, lifetime digital edition. Perfect for schools wanting a full yearbook without the premium hardback.
Softback€28
Hardback€33
Hardback + Vision
€38
Included in all Classic
✓
Full bespoke yearbook design
✓
Student submission portal
✓
Dedicated AerEthos coordinator
✓
Custom signature format
✓
Lifetime digital PDF edition
✓
Print & delivery to school
✓
Unlimited revision rounds
Most popular
Signature layout
Signature
The full experience.
Our most popular package. Premium hardback, elevated design scope, and the option to add Vision — the permanent digital layer.
Softback€35
Hardback€40
Hardback + Vision
€45
Everything in Classic, plus
✓
Premium hardback casing
✓
Foil embossed cover option
✓
Higher GSM interior pages
✓
Cloth spine finish
✓
Elevated design scope & layout variety
◎
Add Vision for +€5/student
NFC chip, digital archive, alumni directory, 30-year hosting. Hardback only.
Legacy layout
Legacy
Built to last generations.
Double the page count. Expanded student coverage. Vision is included as standard. For year groups who want a true archive edition.
SoftbackNot available
Hardback
Vision not included
€50
Hardback + Vision
Vision included in price
€55
Everything in Signature, plus
✓
Double page count (~200 pages)
✓
Expanded per-student coverage
✓
More sections & editorial pages
✓
Premium gold-foil spine
✓
Vision included in hardback + Vision
ℹ
Prices are based on a year group of approximately 90 students. Schools with significantly more or fewer students will receive a tailored quote — final pricing is confirmed before any commitment is made. VAT may apply.
Transparency

Why AerEthos costs more
than the alternatives.

◎
Individual page design
We employ designers who craft each page for each student. No templates, no AI fill-ins. Every page is unique. That's labour — and it shows in the result.
◈
Professional management
Photo collection, student coordination, proof reviews, print logistics, delivery. That's 35+ hours of production work per school. AerEthos absorbs all of it.
▣
Premium print quality
We use thick-grade stock, professional binding, and colour management at every stage. Cheap printing is immediately obvious. We're not cutting costs there.
◉
Vision technology
NFC infrastructure, 30-year hosting guarantee, backend systems and support. The €5/student Vision add-on covers a permanent digital archive. That's not expensive. That's extraordinary value.
AerEthos Vision

The yearbook,
brought to life.

AerEthos Vision is a permanent digital memory hub embedded in your hardback yearbook. An NFC chip in the cover unlocks a full digital experience — no app, no subscription, no expiry date.

Vision is a year-group purchase. Every student in the class receives it together. It cannot be added by individual students and is only available with hardback editions.

◎
NFC-enabled
One tap with any smartphone unlocks the full digital experience. No app required.
◈
Photo & video archive
Your full year, curated and preserved — photos, videos, moments.
▣
Class playlist
A permanent Spotify playlist built from your year group's submissions.
★
Alumni directory
A private, permanent directory for your class. Find your people years from now.
◉
30-year hosting
Vision content is hosted for a minimum of 30 years. No subscriptions.
⬡
Year-group only
Every student receives Vision together — clean, simple, complete.
Sample Quote

What does it actually cost?

Example school
90 students · Signature Hardback + Vision
New school
Signature Hardback + Vision
90 students × €45
€4,050
Students pay directly
School onboarding fee
New school
€299
School pays once
School's total cost
€299 onboarding only
Students pay total
€4,050
This is a representative example only. Your quote will be tailored to your school's student count, chosen package, and whether you're a returning or new school. A returning school would pay €199 onboarding instead of €299.
DEIS Schools

Every school deserves a great yearbook.

AerEthos works with DEIS-designated schools across Ireland. We understand that budget constraints are real, and we're committed to finding a structure that works for your school community.

Because students purchase their own copies, the school's direct cost is the onboarding fee only — which means DEIS schools face the same limited upfront cost as any other school. We also offer flexible timing and payment plans for the school portion where needed.

◎
Low school cost by design
The school's only direct cost is the one-time onboarding fee. Students fund their own copies, which removes the biggest barrier for DEIS schools.
◈
Flexible payment timing
We can work with your school's financial calendar to schedule the onboarding fee at a time that suits your budget cycle.
▣
Classic package available
Our Classic softback edition starts at €28 per student — designed to give every school access to a professionally produced yearbook.
Procurement approved
ETB framework compliant
AerEthos operates within ETB procurement frameworks. ETB schools can work with us without additional tendering or procurement complexity.
Existing partners
Grange Community College
ETB-administered school, Dublin. Enrolled for Class of 2027. Proof that ETB procurement is no barrier to working with AerEthos.
ETB Schools

ETB procurement is not a barrier.

Many schools hesitate when working with new suppliers because of procurement requirements. AerEthos is approved to work within ETB frameworks — no lengthy tendering process, no additional administrative burden on your school.

We've already gone through the process. If your school is administered by an ETB, we can move forward as straightforwardly as with any other school.

Questions

Common questions

Yes — the per-copy price is based on a year group of approximately 90 students. Schools with fewer students may see a slightly higher per-copy rate; schools with more students may benefit from a lower rate. Every school receives a tailored quote before committing to anything.
The school pays a one-time onboarding fee: €299 for new schools, €199 for returning schools. That's your school's only direct cost. Students purchase their own copies directly from AerEthos — the school does not collect or handle money for books.
Students who want a copy order it independently. You don't need 100% participation. The per-copy price is based on your total year group size, not just the number of students who order.
Vision is a permanent digital memory hub embedded in the hardback yearbook via an NFC chip in the cover. One tap with any smartphone unlocks a photo and video archive, the class playlist, an alumni directory, and more — all hosted for a minimum of 30 years. No app. No subscription. Vision is only available as a year-group purchase with hardback editions.
Vision must be selected before the order is finalised, as the NFC chips are embedded during production. It cannot be added retroactively.
The onboarding fee covers your dedicated AerEthos account coordinator, the student submission portal setup, design onboarding for your school's branding and brief, and all project management through to delivery. It's a one-time fee — not an annual fee.
From sign-on to delivery is typically 10–14 weeks. We work to your school's calendar and agree a timeline at the start of the project. Delivery is always before the end of the academic year.
Absolutely. The school's direct cost is limited to the onboarding fee. We also offer flexible payment timing to accommodate your school's budget cycle. Get in touch and we'll find a structure that works.
No. AerEthos operates within ETB procurement frameworks. We already work with ETB-administered schools. There's no additional tendering or administrative burden required on your end.
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