Summary of 2026/27 fees and required payments
- Annual tuition (2026–2027):
- CAD 43,810 — Day Student.
- CAD 75,320 — B.C./Canadian Boarder.
- CAD 99,270 — U.S. Boarder.
- CAD 104,640 — International Boarder.
Application, registration and tuition deposits
- Application fee for all applicants: CAD 350.
- New Student Registration (acceptance) fee: CAD 3,750 (non‑refundable).
- Tuition deposits (applied to first year tuition):
- Returning students: CAD 5,000 (standard); CAD 1,500 if receiving financial assistance.
- New students at acceptance: Day students and B.C./Canadian boarders — CAD 5,000. U.S. boarders — CAD 60,000 (approx. 60% of tuition). International boarders — CAD 78,000 (approx. 75% of tuition). All tuition deposits are non‑refundable.
Tuition billing schedule and payment terms
- Monthly billing: Account statements and monthly billings are posted to the student billing portal (YayPay). Extras (transportation, music lessons, trips, incidentals) are billed as incurred and are due on receipt of the billing statement.
- Standard payment options for annual tuition:
- Option 1 — Full payment: due May 31. (Tuition deposit is applied to this amount.)
- Option 2 — Three installments (due May 31, Oct 31, Jan 31):
- Day Student: CAD 26,586 / CAD 8,762 / CAD 8,762.
- B.C./Canadian Boarder: CAD 45,492 / CAD 15,064 / CAD 15,064.
- The three‑installment plan is not available for CDN Expat, U.S. and International boarders. The three‑installment plan includes a CAD 300 upfront administrative fee.
- Option 3 — Financial assistance plan: families receiving financial assistance may access a 10‑month payment plan running from May 31 to February 28.
- Overdue accounts and interest: Late payments (30 days overdue) are subject to interest charges of 24% per annum (2% per month). The School may restrict participation in classes, exams, trips, release of reports/transcripts, or re‑admission for subsequent years if accounts are not kept in good standing. Final re‑admission requires account balance paid in full by July 31 of the current year.
Boarding fees and eligibility rules
- Boarding categories and annual fees are as listed under annual tuition (see top of this overview). Eligibility for the B.C./Canadian boarding fee requires Canadian residency and transcripts as specified by the School; other boarder categories are based on parents' primary residence.
Other mandatory and common additional fees
- Uniforms and school supplies: additional, purchased through the School's commissary (school store).
- Athletic fees: may apply for some sports to cover equipment, uniforms, supplies, entry fees and optional tournaments. The Hockey Program fee is CAD 7,375.
- Course‑related fees: art, woodwork, music rentals/purchases and other specialized equipment or supplies may incur additional charges.
- Learning support / ESL blocks: additional support blocks (e.g., Learning Centre, English Composition & Grammar, English Language Plus) are charged at CAD 4,250 per year when required.
- International students: mandatory extended health insurance of CAD 650 per year (Johnson Fu).
- Miscellaneous charges: costs for school trips (some meals or incidental personal costs), private tutoring, dry cleaning/alterations arranged through external providers, and repairs for damage beyond normal wear and tear may be charged to student accounts.
Refund and withdrawal policy (tuition credits for unused time)
- Tuition deposits are non‑refundable. Tuition deposits for returning students are due by April 1 to secure re‑enrolment.
- To cancel enrolment for the upcoming year, a written withdrawal (email) must be received by March 31 of the current school year.
- If a student withdraws (voluntary or requested), unused tuition will be credited on the following scale based on the date of withdrawal:
- April 1 to August 31 (preceding the upcoming school year): 60% of unused tuition credited.
- September 1 to December 31 (during the school year): 50% of unused tuition credited.
- January 1 to March 31 (during the school year): 30% of unused tuition credited.
- April 1 to June 30 (during the school year): 0% of unused tuition credited.
- Outstanding balances after adjustment for unused tuition credits must be settled within 30 days to avoid interest charges and potential legal action.
Fee payment methods and instructions
- Online banking (domestic Canadian accounts): set up Shawnigan Lake School as a payee; include the student's six‑digit Shawnigan Student ID (Account No.) on payments. No fee for Canadian online banking.
- Cheque or bank draft: payable to “Shawnigan Lake School”; include the student's Shawnigan Student ID in the memo line; may be delivered to the Finance Office or mailed to the School's accounting address in Shawnigan Lake, B.C.
- Credit card and international payments: payments may be made through Flywire (credit card and other local payment options available depending on country). Flywire provides payment tracking, local currency options, email confirmation, and claims a best‑price guarantee for exchange rates.
Discounts and special notes
- Sibling discount: 5% off tuition when one child is already registered for the same year. Families able to forgo the discount are invited to donate the equivalent 5% to the School's Annual Fund in exchange for a tax receipt (Canada and United States).
Contact for billing
- For account or billing inquiries, contact the School's Finance/Accounts Receivable office by phone or email as directed by the School's finance team (contact details available through the School).
