Tuition and Financial Aid

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

• How much is the application fee?

  Application Fee (Day and Boarding)

  $25 CAN

  
  Cost to take the Secondary School Admissions Test
  (Payable to SSAT upon registration)
  
  

  Elementary Level	Domestic Middle/Upper Level	International Middle/Upper Level
  $109USD	$169–$255 USD	$329 USD

  
  

  Late fees and rush fees exist. SSAT Fees are subject to change. Please visit ssat.org for details. 
  

  • Overseas testing fees (for students unable to write the SSAT) may apply.
  • Parents applying for Financial Aid may request a fee waiver for the SSAT.

  Please contact the Admissions Office for details.

• How do we determine eligibility for residency — boarding students

  Boarding students at St. George’s School qualify for the following categories:

  
  

  Canadian Boarding Student
  A student is classified as a Canadian Boarding Student for St. George's School tuition purposes if the parents are domiciled in Canada and are Canadian Citizens, Landed Immigrants with valid Permanent Resident status, or are in possession of a Canadian Work Permit over one year. A domicile is the place where a family permanently resides.

  
  

  International Boarding Students
  A student is classified as an International Boarding student for St. George's School tuition purposes if the parents are domiciled and citizens of any country outside of Canada, the United States, or Mexico. 

  
  

  American / Mexican Boarding Students
  A student is classified as an American or Mexican Boarding Student for St. George's School tuition purposes if the parents are domiciled and citizens of either the United States or Mexico. A domicile is the place where a family permanently resides.

  
  

  Non-Resident Canadian Boarding Students
  A student is classified as a Non-Resident Canadian Boarding Student for St. George's School tuition purposes if the parents are Canadian Citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents, and domiciled outside of Canada. A domicile is the place where a family permanently resides.

  
  

  *Revised August 2024 — changes impact future enrollments and not students enrolled before 2024.

• How do we determine eligibility for residency — day students

  A student is classified as a B.C. resident for St. George's School tuition purposes. If the parents are domiciled in the province of British Columbia and are Canadian Citizens, Landed Immigrants with valid Permanent Resident status, or in possession of a Canadian Work Permit over one year. A domicile is the place where a family permanently resides.
  
  

  Objective evidence of residency in B.C. is demonstrated by the absence of ties to a former province or country of residence for 24 consecutive months.
  
  

  To validate that a family is eligible for B.C. Residency Fees at St. George's School, the student and his family must provide proof of the majority of the following requirements:

  • Canadian Citizenship, Landed Immigrant status with valid Permanent Resident documentation, or possession of a Canadian Work Permit over one year
  • Date and Province of issuing driver's license
  • Employment history, including current and assured future permanent employment in Canada (T1 Tax Return)
  • Demonstrated transfer of major banking services to Canada
  • Applications for loans, mortgages, or other such items
  • Date and Province in which registered to vote
  • Student's place of prior attendance in educational institutions, including elementary/high schools and any information held by such schools affecting domicile
  • Parents' marital status and work record of registrant and spouse
  • Change in permanent address on all pertinent records
  • Ownership of real property; all other material of whatever kind or source which may have bearing on determining domicile or resident status

• What is the one-time entrance levy?

  Upon acceptance, an entrance levy is required to join the School. This one-time levy is required to hold the student's place and is in addition to the total fees.

  
  

  $7,000 CAN 

• What's included?

  Here is a general list of what’s included. (Note: Boarding tuition automatically includes Room, Board, and most weekend activities):
  
  

  • Textbooks  
  • Course materials
  • English Literature books
  • Language and Science workbooks  
  • Compulsory standard examination fees
  • Transportation for sports, clubs, and local venues
  • Program-related expenditures such as athletics, extra-curricular activities, and community service
  • Fitness room, gyms, and pool  
  • Internet access  
  • St. George’s Parents’ Association membership fees
  • The Saint magazine
  • The Georgian yearbook

  *Charges will apply for unreturned text books 

• What's NOT included?

  REQUIRED

  Basic Uniform:
  $1200.00 on average

  
  Personal school supplies:
  $60.00 on average

  
  

  Outdoor Education Fee (K–10):

  K–Grade 3: $200

  Grade 4-5 $530

  Grade 6-10 $920

  
  
  OPTIONAL

  Academic Program

  AP Exams mostly for Grade 10s and 11s

  Range $150.00–$1,000.00

   

  Lunch Program

  Junior School:  $1950 / year OR $650 / term (hot lunch)
  Senior School: $2050 / year OR  $683.33 /term
  Occasional meal: $15 / meal 

   

  Cohort Programs
  (Express, Fusion, Discovery or Connect)
  $3,500.00

  
  Sports and Team fees | uniforms | sporting kits:  

  Range $50.00–$700.00 — Local Tours 

  
  Spring Break International Tours
  (e.g. Japanese tour, rugby tour to UK, art tour to New York, band tour to Europe, etc.)

  Range $1,000.00–$4,500.00

   

  Music Program
  Musical Instrument rentals / music lessons

  Range $50.00–$1,000.00

  
  Boarding Program

  Boarding students required medical insurance

  Initial four months of private health insurance: $250.00–$300.00

  Subsequent monthly BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) cost: $75.00 per month”

  Alternative weekend and short-term holiday programs for Boarders

  Range $50.00–$500.00