Fees
New Students: A non-refundable registration fee of $100.00 is to accompany the application form of each new student. A non-refundable, non-transferable $1,000.00 enrollment deposit is payable upon receipt of the acceptance letter from the school. This amount is applied against the tuition for the given year. Parents are responsible for the tuition and other fees for the full school year upon enrollment. Deposits and fees cannot be applied to a sibling or any other student.If a student enrolls in the school after the school year has begun, the tuition fees will be prorated based on the number of months in attendance. A full month will be charged if the student commences up to and including the 15th of the month; a half month will be charged after the 15th of the month.
International Students: A $1,500.00 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required upon acceptance.
Returning Students: A non-refundable, non-transferable $1,000.00 re-enrollment deposit is payable by the date stipulated on the re-enrollment card. This amount consists of $925.00 which is applied against tuition and a $75.00 administration fee which is not deductible. After April 1st, a late re-enrollment fee of $250 will apply. This penalty fee is not applied to tuition.
Tuition Fees
Junior Primary
$8,337
Senior Primary to Grade 6
$10,254
Tuition for students requiring English as a Second Language support
$13,380
Grades 7 to 12
$11,340
Tuition for students requiring English as a Second Language support
$14,465
After School Programme Fees:
Junior Primary
2:00-3:30 p.m.
$1,000/year
Regular Attendance
3:30-4:30 p.m.
$950/year
Junior Primary to Grade 6
4:30-5:30 p.m.
$950/year
Occasional
Hourly rate:
$7.00 (for each hour or part thereof)
After School Programme fees can be paid in one lump sum, or on a monthly or two-payment option basis by arrangement with the Business Office.
DISCOUNTS: A discount of 5% will be credited against a second child's tuition, and a 10% discount will be applied against a third and subsequent child's tuition.
All fees are subject to change each year. In March, coming year's fees are listed on the school web site.
Fee Payment: Policies and Procedures: 2009-2010
Tuition: Fees are payable in full at the beginning of the school year and must be received no later than July 31st. Fees may, however, be paid either in two or ten monthly payments with interest charges applicable to both options. Parents choosing the two-payment option must remit the first payment by July 31st, and the second payment by January 30th. Those choosing the ten-payment method must remit their first payment by July 31st and the last payment by April 30th. The intended method of payment is to be made known to the Business Office no later than July 31st. Otherwise, the account will be billed assuming the ten-payment option. Failure to pay an amount equal to one-half of the year's fees (including tuition, After School Programme, Uniform Shop and all other fees) by December 18th will result in students being prohibited from returning to school in January until sufficient payment by certified cheque has been received. Any family whose account is in arrears on April 30th will not be given report cards or transcripts until the account is paid in full. Students with unpaid balances on account at July 31st will not be allowed to commence school in September until the accounts have been paid in full with a certified cheque. International Students: Accounts must be paid in full by July 31st.Interest on Past Due Accounts: Accounts thirty (30) days or more in arrears will be charged interest at a rate of 1.0% per month (12% annually). Interest charges will commence on all amounts not received by July 31st.
Financial Assistance: Some financial assistance is available, but not all requests can be accommodated. Parents are required to fill out a confidential form, available from the Headmistress outlining their financial need and return it by April 30th. Decisions on financial assistance are not made until after new students are accepted and returning students are re-enrolled. Financial assistance and scholarships are subject to the Income Tax Act.
General
- N.S.F. cheques are subject to a $35.00 penalty per cheque.
- Income tax receipts for the After School Programme will be issued in February by the Business Office. Income tax receipts for a small portion of tuition applicable to child care during the lunch hour will be issued in February on request only. The request must be made by February 1st.
- Charitable donation receipts relating to the religious education portion of tuition in accordance with the Income Tax Act are issued in February to those who are eligible.
- Income Tax receipts are issued in the full amount for the Junior Primary tuition.
Sacred Heart School of Halifax is a not-for-profit business.
