Tuition and Other Fees 2025/2026

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  • Pre-Primary Tuition (includes meal plan): $14,750
    • Tuition: $12,850
    • Meal Plan: $1,900
  • Primary: $13,700
  • Grades 1-5: $13,950
  • Grades 6-9: $15,250
  • Grades 10-12: $16,000

Facility Renewal Fee

Each family attending Shambhala School pays an annual Facilities Renewal Fee (FRF):

  • $500 per family
  • $250 if the oldest child is only in Pre-Primary

This fee helps address necessary repairs to our historic building and grounds, such as masonry, roofing, and painting.

Commencement Fee

Families whose oldest child is entering Primary pay a one-time, non-refundable commencement fee of $1,000.

Discounts

  • Early Payment Discount: Families are eligible for a $1,000 discount for the first child and $500 for each additional child if tuition is paid in full by:
    • March 31st for re-enrollments
    • Within 14 days of acceptance for new enrollments, up to and including June 30th.
  • Sibling Discount: 5% discount for the second child; 10% discount for the third and subsequent children.
  • Enroll a Friend Incentive: A $500 tuition incentive is offered for each new student who registers based on your recommendation.

Tuition Assistance

  • Pre-Primary: Tuition assistance is not applicable for the Pre-Primary program. Families may, however, apply for a provincial subsidy.
  • Primary to Grade 12: Tuition assistance is available to families demonstrating financial need. Requests must be made annually and are evaluated based on the family’s financial circumstances, their offer of non-financial support to the school, and the school’s capacity.

Families must indicate their intent to apply for tuition assistance on the Re-enrollment Questionnaire by February 20th. Follow-up communications will provide further details and deadlines.

Deposit

A non-refundable deposit is required within 14 days of acceptance to secure enrollment. The deposit equals 1/11th of the total tuition per student:

  • Pre-Primary Deposit: $1,341
  • Primary: $1,245
  • Grades 1-5: $1,268
  • Grades 6-9: $1,386
  • Grades 10-12: $1,455

Monthly Payments

Re-enrollment is not considered complete until arrangements are in place for pre-authorized monthly payments. These payments are drawn on the 10th of each month for 10 months beginning in August 2025 and concluding in May 2026 . The formula for monthly payments is:
Annual tuition + FRF, commencement and EAL fees (as applicable) – sibling or other discounts – deposit.

Tax Receipts

Tax receipts will be issued for the full value of Pre-Primary tuition. For other grades, eligible portions of tuition may be claimed. Details will be provided upon request.