Annual tuition at Crescent School ranges from CAD 46,270 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- Application fee: USD 225 from September 1 to October 31, 2026; USD 275 from November 1 to December 1, 2026; USD 325 for late applications received after December 1, 2026.
One-time new-student enrolment fee
- New Student Enrolment Fee: USD 10,000, payable upon notification of acceptance. This enrolment fee is non‑refundable.
Annual tuition (2026–2027 academic year)
- Annual tuition (all grades): USD 46,270. This annual tuition includes the school's daily lunch program. Families are encouraged to consider a suggested Parent Annual Giving gift of USD 2,500 per student.
Tuition billing schedules and instalment plans (detailed amounts and due dates)
- For students new to Crescent (New Student Fee included in initial payment requirement):
- Plan A — Payment in full: Amount due for new students USD 56,270 (USD 46,270 tuition + USD 10,000 enrolment fee). Due date: February 24, 2026.
- Plan B — Four instalments: 1st instalment USD 20,000 (due February 24, 2026), 2nd instalment USD 12,090 (due May 29, 2026), 3rd instalment USD 12,090 (due July 31, 2026), 4th instalment USD 12,090 (due October 30, 2026).
- Plan C — First payment plus eight monthly pre-authorized payments: 1st payment USD 20,000 (due February 24, 2026) then eight monthly payments of USD 4,633.75 (April 1, 2026 – November 1, 2026). A USD 100/month service charge is included in this plan. Pre-authorized Payment Form required.
- For returning students (payment amounts and due dates differ slightly):
- Plan A — Payment in full: USD 46,270, due January 30, 2026.
- Plan B — Four instalments: 1st instalment USD 10,000 (due January 30, 2026), then three instalments of USD 12,090 due May 29, July 31 and October 30, 2026.
- Plan C — First payment plus eight monthly pre-authorized payments: 1st payment USD 10,000 (due January 30, 2026) then eight monthly payments of USD 4,633.75 (April 1, 2026 – November 1, 2026). A USD 100/month service charge is included; a new Pre‑Authorized Payment Plan form must be submitted each academic year.
Student Billing Account and statements
- Each student is assigned a Student Billing Account to which tuition and sundry charges are posted. Parents receive a monthly notification directing them to the school's parent portal (Green Room) to view the Student Billing Account statement showing outstanding tuition and sundry charges. Interest is charged on overdue accounts at the rate shown on the statement. For billing enquiries contact the Student Billing/Accounts Receivable Coordinator.
Supplemental charges and typical additional costs
- Estimated supplemental charges for 2026–2027 (amounts vary by student and participation):
- Agenda: USD 20–30. Experiential trips: USD 100–1,200 (varies by trip). Crescent Parent Association membership: USD 50. Graduation photos: USD 100. Art supplies: USD 30–150. Lower/Middle School supplies: USD 50–150. Upper School textbooks: USD 600–1,000. Workbooks/subscriptions: USD 60–250. Yearbook: USD 70. Uniform (if purchased new; used items may be available): USD 750–1,250.
- Optional/user-based charges (examples): CoyoteCare before/after school supervision (USD 25/hr AM, USD 35/hr PM or approx. USD 3,300/year), AP exams USD 100–150 per course, PSAT USD 25, athletics team costs USD 150–2,500 per team, athletics tournaments USD 200–4,500 per tournament, drama/production or festival trips USD 200–2,500, international trips USD 5,000–12,000, instrument rental approx. USD 300 per instrument, robotics/team tournaments USD 250–5,000. Lost access cards USD 25.
- Applicable supplemental charges are billed to the Student Billing Account and appear on monthly statements.
Uniforms and campus store (Coyote's Den)
- The Coyote's Den campus store supplies required uniform items (including blazers) and school supplies. New families can schedule fittings. Typical new-uniform cost range is USD 750–1,250. The store accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards; purchases under USD 100 may be charged to the Student Billing Account (beginning September 2026). The Coyote's Den does not offer shipping.
Boarding / residence
- Crescent School is a day school. Students are required to live full‑time with a parent or legal guardian during their studies; boarding is not offered. International students with proficiency in English are welcome to apply but the School does not offer an ESL program.
Refunds and fees payable on withdrawal
- New students: A non‑refundable deposit of USD 20,000 (USD 10,000 first tuition payment + USD 10,000 enrolment fee) is required to reserve a place. If written notice of withdrawal is received: after May 29, 2026 but on or before July 31, 2026 — USD 32,090 is payable; after July 31, 2026 but on or before September 4, 2026 — USD 44,180 is payable; after September 4, 2026 — 100% of the tuition fee is payable. The enrolment fee (USD 10,000) is non‑refundable.
- Returning students: A minimum non‑refundable payment of USD 10,000 is required to reserve a place. If written notice of withdrawal is received: after May 29, 2026 but on or before July 31, 2026 — USD 22,090 is payable; after July 31, 2026 but on or before September 4, 2026 — USD 34,180 is payable; after September 4, 2026 — 100% of the tuition fee is payable. Written notice must be sent to the Director of Enrolment. The School may require withdrawal of any student at any time.
Accepted payment methods and international payment options
- Domestic and international payment methods accepted for tuition and Student Billing Account charges include:
- Online banking (supported Canadian institutions listed: BMO, CIBC, National Bank of Canada, RBC, Scotiabank, Tangerine, TD Canada Trust). The student's ID (Record ID) is required as the account number for bill payments.
- Cheque (make payable to Crescent School; include student name and grade). For Plan B cheque payments, provide four post‑dated cheques.
- Pre‑authorized debit (available only for Plan C monthly pre‑authorized payments; a signed Pre‑Authorized Payment Plan form is required).
- Credit card via Plastiq (third‑party service; processing fees apply).
- PayMyTuition.com (recommended for international payments; supports multiple currencies and payment methods; fees may apply — domestic transaction fee noted).
- AliPay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay for payments originating from China (processed through SnapPay).
- Additional service or processing fees may be charged by third‑party payment providers and are the responsibility of the payer.
Other fee-related details
- Lunches are provided to all students each school day at no additional charge; no extra charge for the daily lunch program is billed separately. Parents receive monthly Student Billing Account statements via the Green Room with details of tuition and any sundry/supplemental charges. Overdue balances accrue interest as shown on billing statements. For billing enquiries, contact the Student Billing/Accounts Receivable Coordinator.
