Admissions
Tuition and Tuition Assistance
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We believe that students who have the talent and tenacity to be at Grammar should be at Grammar, and we are committed to making that happen. We do this by providing the most robust tuition assistance program of any independent school in Atlantic Canada. We also offer merit-based entrance scholarships to students entering Grammar in Grade 9 and up.
What is Tuition Assistance?
Tuition assistance is need-based financial support, which is available to students from Grade 7 - 12. The maximum amount of funding is 90% of tuition fees. Applications are made through a third-party organization called Apple Financial Services, which provides an analysis and recommendation for tuition assistance to Grammar's Tuition Assistance Committee.
Learn more about Tuition Assistance & Scholarships here.
Tuition and Fees for the 2025 - 2026 School Year
Fees
Annual Tuition (Youngest to Oldest)
2025-2026
Junior Primary: $17,620
Senior Primary–Grade 6: $21,090
Grade 7–Grade 12: $23,810
Admission Fee
Frequency: One-Time: $4,000.00
This is a non-refundable, one-time fee and a condition of attendance at the school for each of the first two children in a family. The full amount of this fee will be placed in a capital fund and will be used to improve the school's balance sheet through debt reduction and to meet future capital needs. The fee is payable by June 30 or immediately upon enrolment thereafter and must be received in full prior to the student's first day in the school.
IB Diploma Fee
Frequency: Cumulative
The total additional cost of the IB diploma, which is tax-deductible, is approximately $1,000 over two years (Grade 11 and Grade 12). T2202 slips are issued annually. For more information, please contact Elisa Reilly, Accountant.
Click here for information on Tuition Assistance.
2025-2026
Junior Primary: $17,620
Senior Primary–Grade 6: $21,090
Grade 7–Grade 12: $23,810
Admission Fee
Frequency: One-Time: $4,000.00
This is a non-refundable, one-time fee and a condition of attendance at the school for each of the first two children in a family. The full amount of this fee will be placed in a capital fund and will be used to improve the school's balance sheet through debt reduction and to meet future capital needs. The fee is payable by June 30 or immediately upon enrolment thereafter and must be received in full prior to the student's first day in the school.
IB Diploma Fee
Frequency: Cumulative
The total additional cost of the IB diploma, which is tax-deductible, is approximately $1,000 over two years (Grade 11 and Grade 12). T2202 slips are issued annually. For more information, please contact Elisa Reilly, Accountant.
Click here for information on Tuition Assistance.
Discounts
Families are eligible for a discount for each additional child registered after the first:
- 5% for the second younger child
- 10% reduction for the third and each subsequent younger child(ren)
Payment: Deposits, Details & Options
Deposit
The enrolment deposit of $2,000.00 is payable upon acceptance of the offer of admission. This is a non-refundable deposit on first-term fees and applies to new and returning families. To re-enrol, parents confirm registration for the following year by March 31.
Payment Options:
- one lump sum payment
- term payments (includes 3% fee) - August, November and February
- monthly payments (includes 6% fee)
Payment may be made by:
- online bill payment
- pre-authorized debit
- cheque
- wire transfer
Interest of 1.5% per month, 18% per annum will be charged on accounts over 30 days past due.
Additional Costs
Frequency: Annual
These vary from year to year depending on the grade level and the individual needs of each student. Typical categories are estimated as follows:
Mandatory:
Optional:
2025-2026
EAL fees: $6,600/year
For further details about admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Office.
These vary from year to year depending on the grade level and the individual needs of each student. Typical categories are estimated as follows:
Mandatory:
- Uniform: $440 or less
Optional:
- School trips and athletic costs
- After School Program (available for students in Junior Primary to Grade 6).
EAL as Required:
Applicants may be required to complete an English language assessment as part of the admission process. If the language assessment determines that a student will require English support, they must enrol in Grammar's EAL program. The requirement for a student to continue in the EAL program will be assessed each year.
2025-2026
EAL fees: $6,600/year
(subject to change each year
For further details about admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Office.
