K–7 · Admissions
Tuition & Fees K–7
2026–2027 school year
Tuition at Columbia Academy Elementary School is $20,000 per school year for Canadian students. After-school care for Kindergarten to Grade 3 is $100 a month.
Fees at a Glance
| Canadian students | International students | |
|---|---|---|
| Who this applies to | Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Families with a work permit pay the same rate. | Students with a study permit |
| Tuition | $20,000 per school year | $24,000 per year, valid until December 31, 2028 |
| Paying tuition | Instalments by arrangement with the Admissions Office | |
| Application fee (one-time, non-refundable) | $200 | $300 |
| Activity and stationery fee | $1,000 per year | $1,000 per year |
| Uniform | About $400–500, from Cambridge Uniforms (Dollarton store; school code CLA821) | |
| After-school care |
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| Hot lunch | Served every day, charged separately. Ask the Admissions Office for the price. | |
| Sibling discount | Available. Ask the Admissions Office. | |
| Other fees | None. Field trips are not charged separately. | |
| Donation | Neither donations nor parent volunteering are required. | |
| Refunds | Ask the Admissions Office | |
What Does a Full Year Cost?
Example: one Canadian child in Grade 1, using after-school care.
| Tuition | $20,000 |
|---|---|
| After-school care ($100 × 10 months) | $1,000 |
| Activity and stationery fee | $1,000 |
| Subtotal | $22,000 |
| Plus | Hot lunch, charged separately (ask the Admissions Office for the price) |
| Plus | Uniform, about $400–500 |
| Plus, when you apply | Application fee $200 |
Joining Mid-Year?
Students can join at any point in the school year, if a seat is available. Ask the Admissions Office about tuition for a mid-year start.
Download the Fee Schedule
The Ministry of Education bonding requirement is explained on our Fee Schedule page.
Questions About Fees
Canadian fees: families with a work permit pay the same tuition as Canadian students.
No, there are no charges beyond the fees on this page, and the school does not ask for a donation.
No, a hot lunch is served every day and charged separately.
Have a Question About Fees?
Our Admissions Office is happy to walk you through the fees and set up a payment plan.
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