Banff School Tuition

The Banff School provides a simple and easy to understand Tuition Schedule for each of our academic divisions. From a simplified tuition schedule to a 100% online application/enrollment process (for most students), it has never been easier to start a private school education for your student!

2025-2026 Tuition and Fees

Select the grade-level below to see tuition and fees for that division:

BEAR CUBS (PRESCHOOL 3s & 4s)

Tuition and fees are non-refundable/non-transferable. All payments are processed through a third-party company (FinalSite). During enrollment, families will setup a billing account and payment information.

All payments are non-refundable.

APPLICATION FEE (new students only)
$200

ENROLLMENT FEE
New Student (PK3): $500
New Student (PK4): $750
Returning Student (PK4): $500

ANNUAL TUITION
Bear Cubs (PK3): $9,000
Bear Cubs (PK4): $10,000

Tuition does not include: uniforms, meals, school supplies and any extra-curricular classes or activities.

EXTENDED DAY
Regular school day hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. Extended morning and afternoon hours are offered from 7:00am-8:00am and 3:00pm-6:00pm. These hours can be added at an hourly rate or as a package:

Extended Day-Hourly: $15/hour
Extended Day-Package: $1,460/semester

TUITION REFUND PLAN
Participation in the "Tuition Refund Plan" (administered by A.W.G. Dewar Insurance Company) is required for families choosing to pay the annual tuition cost in monthly payments. This program insures tuition (prepaid and due) in the event of withdrawal or dismissal, according to the terms of the policy.

Tuition Refund Plan: 2.8% of annual tuition

LEGACY DISCOUNT
The Banff School offers a 15% "Legacy Discount" for any student enrolled in our Preschool program who also has an older sibling enrolled at the school. This discount will carry forward with the student until they graduate from The Banff School in 12th grade.

PAYMENTS
All billing payments are submitted and processed through the school's third party billing and enrollment company, FinalSite. Payments can be made using either a credit card or a bank draft (procesing fees apply). A valid "Auto Pay" payment method is required in the online payment system at all times (even for students whose tuition is paid in full). Parents will be given the choice of paying tuition costs in full or through monthly payments at the time of enrollment.

Monthly Payment Policies

Monthly tuition payments are due on the 1st of each month.
A student's annual tuition cost must be paid in full by April 1st, 2026, regardless of payment plan start date.
Participation in the Tuition Refund Plan (administered by A.W.G. Dewar, a third-party insurer) is required for families choosing monthly payments. This program insures tuition (prepaid and due) in the event of withdrawal or dismissal, according to the terms of the Plan. The cost of the Plan is 2.8% of the annual tuition cost.
Monthly payment plans are assessed a one-time $40 payment plan management fee by FinalSite.
Late payments will be assessed a $25 late payment fee,

Monthly Payment Plan Start Dates

Students enrolling prior to June 1st will pay tuition in 11 monthly installments, beginning on June 1st.
Students enrolling on or after June 1st will pay tuition in 10 monthly installments, beginning on July 1st.
Students enrolling on or after July 1st will pay tuition in 9 monthly installments, beginning on August 1st.
Students enrolling on or after August 1st will be required to pay their first month's tuition with the payment of the Enrollment Fee, prior to the student's first day of attendance in class.

ANNUAL TUITION COMMITMENT
The student's enrollment contract with the school financially obligates the parent to pay the full amount of the annual tuition cost regardless of attendance or a mid-year withdrawal or dismissal. This commitment does not apply to optional fees added to the student’s account.

Kindergarten-12th Grade

Tuition and fees are non-refundable/non-transferable. All payments are processed through a third-party company (FinalSite). During enrollment, families will setup a billing account and payment information.

All payments are non-refundable.

APPLICATION FEE (new students only)
$225

ENROLLMENT FEE
New Student Kindergarten-5th Grade: $900
New Students 6th-12th Grades: $1,300
Returning Students Kindergarten-5th Grade: $650
Returning Students 6th-12th Grades:$1050

ANNUAL TUITION
Kindergarten: $12,800
1st-2nd Grade: $13,900
3rd-5th Grade: $14,200
6th Grade: $15,700
7th Grade: $15,900
8th Grade: $16,800
9th-11th Grade: $17,000
12th Grade: $18,000

Tuition does not include: uniforms, meals, school supplies, AP/Dual Credit courses (9th-12th grade), textbooks (for 6th-12th), technology device (6th-12th grade), experiential/outdoor education trips and any extra-curricular classes, sports teams or activities.

Please Note: All 6th-12th grade students are required to have a MacBook computer. Learn more about 6th-12th grade Technology Requirements.

EXTENDED DAY
Regular school day hours are 8:30am-3:00pm (K-1st grades), 8:30am-3:15pm (2nd-5th grades) and 8:30am-3:30pm (6th-12th grades). Extended morning and afternoon hours are offered from 7:00am-8:00am and 3:00pm-6:00pm. These hours can be added at an hourly rate or as a package:

Extended Day Hourly: $15/hour
Extended Day Package (Kindergarten): $1,460/semester
Extended Day Package (1st-12th grades): $1,660/semester

This option can be added to a student's account per semester and covers the extended hours of 7:00am-8:00am and 3:00pm-6:00pm. If selected, families commit to the Extended Day option for one full semester and cannot drop the option mid-semester regardless of attendance or need.

TUITION REFUND PLAN
Participation in the "Tuition Refund Plan" (administered by A.W.G. Dewar Insurance Company) is required for families choosing to pay the annual tuition cost in monthly payments. This program insures tuition (prepaid and due) in the event of withdrawal or dismissal, according to the terms of the policy.

Tuition Refund Plan: 2.8% of annual tuition

PAYMENTS
All billing payments are submitted and processed through the school's third party billing and enrollment company, FinalSite. Payments can be made using either a credit card or a bank draft (procesing fees apply). A valid "Auto Pay" payment method is required in the online payment system at all times (even for students whose tuition is paid in full). Parents will be given the choice of paying tuition costs in full or through monthly payments at the time of enrollment.

Monthly Payment Policies

Monthly tuition payments are due on the 1st of each month.
A student's annual tuition cost must be paid in full by April 1st, 2026, regardless of payment plan start date.
Participation in the Tuition Refund Plan (administered by A.W.G. Dewar, a third-party insurer) is required for families choosing monthly payments. This program insures tuition (prepaid and due) in the event of withdrawal or dismissal, according to the terms of the Plan. The cost of the Plan is 2.8% of the annual tuition cost.
Monthly payment plans are assessed a one-time $40 payment plan management fee by FinalSite.
Late payments will be assessed a $25 late payment fee,

Monthly Payment Plan Start Dates

Students enrolling prior to June 1st will pay tuition in 11 monthly installments, beginning on June 1st.
Students enrolling on or after June 1st will pay tuition in 10 monthly installments, beginning on July 1st.
Students enrolling on or after July 1st will pay tuition in 9 monthly installments, beginning on August 1st.
Students enrolling on or after August 1st will be required to pay their first month's tuition with the payment of the Enrollment Fee, prior to the student's first day of attendance in class.

ANNUAL TUITION COMMITMENT
The student's enrollment contract with the school financially obligates the parent to pay the full amount of the annual tuition cost regardless of attendance or a mid-year withdrawal or dismissal. This commitment does not apply to optional fees added to the student’s account.

International Students

Tuition and fees are non-refundable/non-transferable. All payments are processed through a third-party company (FinalSite). During enrollment, families will setup a billing account and payment information.

All payments are non-refundable.

APPLICATION FEE (new students only)
$550

ENROLLMENT FEE
$2500

ANNUAL TUITION
Kindergarten-12th Grade: $21,000

Tuition does not include: uniforms, meals, school supplies, AP/Dual Credit courses (9th-12th grade), textbooks (for 6th-12th), technology device (6th-12th grade), experiential/outdoor education trips and any extra-curricular classes, sports teams or activities.

Please Note: All 6th-12th grade students are required to have a MacBook computer. Learn more about 6th-12th grade Technology Requirements.

EXTENDED DAY
Regular school day hours are 8:30am-3:00pm (K-1st grades), 8:30am-3:15pm (2nd-5th grades) and 8:30am-3:30pm (6th-12th grades). Extended morning and afternoon hours are offered from 7:00am-8:00am and 3:00pm-6:00pm. These hours can be added at an hourly rate or as a package:

Extended Day Hourly: $15/hour
Extended Day Package (Kindergarten): $1,460/semester
Extended Day Package (1st-12th grades): $1,660/semester

This option can be added to a student's account per semester and covers the extended hours of 7:00am-8:00am and 3:00pm-6:00pm. If selected, families commit to the Extended Day option for one full semester and cannot drop the option mid-semester regardless of attendance or need.

PAYMENTS
All billing payments are submitted and processed through the school's third party billing and enrollment company, FinalSite. Payments can be made using either a credit card or a bank draft (procesing fees apply). A valid "Auto Pay" payment method is required in the online payment system at all times (even for students whose tuition is paid in full). Parents will be given the choice of paying tuition costs in full or through monthly payments at the time of enrollment.