Application fee
- A non‑refundable application fee of USD 100 is required for each student at the time of application.
New‑student enrolment fee and capital contribution
- A one‑time, non‑refundable new‑student enrolment fee of USD 3,000 is payable at registration for all new students.
- A voluntary Capital Reserve Fund donation of USD 1,000 is requested and a tax receipt is issued for the full amount. This donation is collected with the registration package.
Tuition fees by year group (amounts and instalment options where published)
- Kindergarten (2026/2027 academic year): Annual tuition USD 24,600 plus the voluntary Capital Reserve Fund donation of USD 1,000. Instalment options for Kindergarten are published as follows:
- Plan A (Four instalments): Effective tuition after deposit USD 21,600 payable as four instalments of USD 5,400 on April 1, May 1, June 1 and July 1, 2026 (after an initial deposit).
- Plan B (Six instalments): Effective tuition after deposit USD 21,600 payable as six monthly instalments of USD 3,600 (April 1 through September 1, 2026) after an initial deposit.
- Plan C (Ten instalments): Effective tuition USD 22,200 payable as ten monthly instalments of USD 2,220 from April 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027 (after an initial deposit).
- Grades SK–8: Tuition rates are set by grade and reviewed annually; the school applies common school‑wide inclusions and exclusions to tuition (see inclusions/exclusions below). Specific per‑grade tuition amounts (other than the published Kindergarten figure above) are not itemized in the published fee materials.
What tuition covers and what it does not cover
- Included with tuition: core academic programming, student YMCA membership, loan of textbooks, team uniforms, most cultural, sporting and field trip activity fees, and use and maintenance of school computers.
- Not included in tuition: school uniforms, lost textbooks and library books, musical instrument rentals, some club and special event costs, and certain optional activities.
Other mandatory and recurring fees / incidentals
- Incidentals: Families should budget approximately USD 1,000 per student per year for items such as some field trips, pizza lunch, novel study books, certain co‑curriculars and miscellaneous items (actual cost varies by participation).
- Athletic team fee: USD 150 per student, per team for Grades 4–8 to cover team travel and related expenses.
- Before and After Care (published rates): Before Care (7:30–8:00 AM) USD 10 flat rate; After Care (3:45–4:00 PM) USD 4; After Care (4:00–6:00 PM) USD 8 per half hour. Before/After Care is billed separately.
- Sibling discount: 2nd child 10%, 3rd child 25%, 4th child 50% (does not apply to the new‑student enrolment fee).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Initial deposit: A combined initial deposit of USD 7,000 is required with the signed registration package for new students; this amount is made up of a USD 3,000 tuition deposit, the voluntary USD 1,000 Capital Reserve Fund donation, and the USD 3,000 new‑student enrolment fee. The tuition deposit is non‑refundable and is applied toward the total tuition for the year.
- Instalment plans: Tuition may be paid in full or through one of three instalment plans. Instalment dates and amounts for Kindergarten are published above; instalment options are available more broadly for the school.
- Proration and refunds: The tuition deposit secures a place and is non‑refundable. Published materials for new students state the deposit is subtracted from the total tuition; specific proration/refund rules for tuition withdrawals are provided in school fee documents where applicable.
Refund information (applicable items published)
- The tuition deposit (part of the initial USD 7,000 for new students) is explicitly non‑refundable and secures the student's place for the year; it is applied against the total annual tuition. Families receive a tax receipt for the voluntary capital donation. Additional published refund/proration rules for tuition (where applicable) are handled according to the school's payment policies.
Boarding fees
- No boarding program or boarding fees are applicable to the school's published program; the school operates as a day school serving early years and primary/middle grades.
Accepted payment methods / how payments are collected
- Initial deposit: accepted by PAD (pre‑authorized debit) or credit card with the signed registration package. Recurring instalments are collected according to the chosen payment plan (PAD/automated collection is used for instalments where indicated). Tuition may also be paid in full. Specific additional payment channels (other card networks or bank transfer details) are handled through the school's registration and billing systems.
Summary of immediate figures published for 2026/2027
- Application fee (per student): USD 100.
- New‑student enrolment fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): USD 3,000.
- Voluntary Capital Reserve Fund donation (typical request): USD 1,000 (tax receipt issued).
- Kindergarten tuition (2026/2027): USD 24,600 per year; instalment plan options and published instalment dates/amounts as listed above.
- Incidentals (approximate): USD 1,000 per student per year. Before/After Care rates and athletic team fee as listed above.
