G.A.D. Elementary School – Tuition Fee & Donation Policy (2025 – 2026)


G.A.D. Elementary School strives to keep tuition costs and donations affordable while providing quality education. All tuition fee obligations for the current year must be paid in full to ensure registration for the following school year.

Tuition Policy Objectives

  1. To make school education accessible and affordable for all families who value it for their children.

  2. To generate necessary funds to improve programs and services.

  3. To offer parents flexible methods of paying tuition and donations.

Registration Fees

  • New Student Registration Fee: $350.00 per student (non-refundable, due with application to secure placement).

  • Re-Registration Fee for Returning Students:

    • 1st Child: $200

    • 2nd Child: $175

    • 3rd Child: $150

Tuition Fee Discounts

  • Families with more than one child enrolled at G.A.D. Elementary may receive a discount for each additional child, after full tuition is paid for the first child.

Fee Structure for 2025 – 2026 (KG to Grade 7)

  1. Registration Fee (new student): $350.00

  2. Tuition Fee: $300.00 per month

  3. Resources, Technology & Agenda: $170.00 per year

  4. AR Program: $60 per year ($6/month, Grades 3–7 only)

  5. Bus Service:

    • $175 round trip ($90 one way)

    • 2nd Child: $150 ($75 one way)

    • 3rd Child: $140 ($65 one way)

Fee Structure for 2025 – 2026 (Grades 8 and above)

  1. Registration Fee (new student): $350.00

  2. Tuition Fee: $375.00 per month

  3. Resources, Technology & Agenda: $195.00 per year

  4. Science Fee: $50 per year

Note: A $2.00 fee will be added to each payment made by credit card.

Refunds

  • All fees are non-refundable. Tuition is an annual obligation.

  • If withdrawing a child, registration, tuition, and annual charges will not be refunded.

Tuition/Donation Payment Schedule

  • Tuition/Donation is due on or before the 10th of every month.

  • If payment will be late, parents must notify the school office in advance.

Late Payment Procedures:

  1. A late fee of $25.00 will be added to the tuition balance. An additional $25 fee will be added each month until the account is current.

  2. If past due for 60 days, the parent will receive written notice requiring immediate payment.
    Note: Late fee waivers will not be granted.

Returned Cheques: $25 service charge plus late fee, unless payment is received within the stipulated time.

Resources & Technology Fees

  • KG – Grade 7: $170

  • Grade 8 and above: $195

  • Due at the time of registration/re-registration.

Parents are responsible for purchasing school supplies specific to their child’s grade level. Supply lists are sent home before the school year and posted on the website.

Tuition/Donation & Charitable Donations

  • Information on charitable tax deductions: CRA Charities Information.

  • Charitable donation receipts (for the portion of tuition related to religious instruction) will be issued each February for the prior calendar year. The receiptable portion may vary year to year.

Payment Options

Option A: One Annual Payment

  • Parents who pay the full annual tuition/donation by the due date will receive a 5% discount.

  • Accepted payment methods: cheque, cash, Visa, MasterCard.

Option B: Monthly Payments

  • Post-dated cheques for ten equal monthly payments OR pre-authorized credit card.

  • All outstanding balances, including May & June tuition, must be paid by April 30.

If you have any questions or need more information please contact the G.A.D. School office.