UNISUS School

UNISUS School is located in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada, at 7808 Pierre Drive, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z2. Summerland is a safe, vibrant community about 3.5 hours from Vancouver and 45 minutes from Kelowna, with outdoor recreation nearby. The campus sits on a gated 17‑acre site surrounded by orchards and vineyards, close to nature and local amenities.

Preschool through Grade 12, including Early Childhood Education (ECE), Junior School (Kindergarten–Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–7), and Senior School (Grades 8–12).

co-educational IB World School with boarding.

ELL (English Language Learner) program supports non-native English speakers with in-class and language-learning support; language skills are assessed using the WIDA system.

Canada

For Grade 6–7, the daily schedule runs 8:20am–3:30pm with a lunch break 12:50pm–1:30pm. Mondays feature assemblies (parents welcome), Tuesdays–Thursdays include enrichment, and Fridays have early dismissal at 3:30pm; 3:30–4:30pm is set aside for enrichment on select days.

Application and one‑time fees

- New Student Application Fee: CAD 250 (non‑refundable).
- New Student One‑time Entrance Fee: CAD 1,000 (Canadian students) / CAD 2,000 (International students). These are non‑refundable and payable on acceptance.
- Grade 11/12 DP Textbook Fee: CAD 1,400 (one‑time, billed for required Grade 11/12 textbooks).
- Grade 12 IB DP Exam Fee: CAD 1,400 (covers the six IB final exam fees for Diploma Programme candidates).
- Medical Insurance (International boarding students only): CAD 900 (mandatory BC Medical Services Plan / proof of coverage required).
- Boarding Student Ancillary Deposit: CAD 1,500 (held on account for incidental personal expenses and third‑party programs; any credit balance is transferred or refunded on withdrawal).

Deposits

- New Student Enrollment Deposit: CAD 1,000 (non‑refundable; applied to tuition).
- New Student Boarding Deposit: CAD 3,000 (Canadian) / CAD 8,000 (International) (non‑refundable; applied to boarding fee).
- Re‑enrollment Deposit (current students): CAD 1,000 (Canadian) / CAD 5,000 (International). These deposits are applied to the following school year's tuition and are non‑refundable. (Example date used by the school for re‑enrollment processing: March 9, 2026.)

Tuition fees by year group (2026/27 academic year) — annual amounts

- Early Childhood Education (age 3–5): CAD 13,600 per year.
- Kindergarten — Grade 3:
- Canadian students: CAD 15,710 per year.
- International students: CAD 25,750 per year.
- Grades 4 — 7:
- Canadian students: CAD 17,100 per year.
- International students: CAD 27,150 per year.
- Grades 8 — 12:
- Canadian students: CAD 19,100 per year.
- International students: CAD 29,720 per year.

Per‑term breakdown (equal division into three school terms)

- Early Childhood Education: CAD 13,600 ÷ 3 = CAD 4,533 per term (rounded to nearest dollar).
- Kindergarten — Grade 3: Canadian CAD 15,710 ÷ 3 = CAD 5,237 per term; International CAD 25,750 ÷ 3 = CAD 8,583 per term.
- Grades 4 — 7: Canadian CAD 17,100 ÷ 3 = CAD 5,700 per term; International CAD 27,150 ÷ 3 = CAD 9,050 per term.
- Grades 8 — 12: Canadian CAD 19,100 ÷ 3 = CAD 6,367 per term; International CAD 29,720 ÷ 3 = CAD 9,907 per term.

Boarding fees (Grades 8–12)

- Tuition + Boarding (Canadian students):
- CAD 45,000 per year — 5‑day boarding (Monday–Friday).
- CAD 53,700 per year — 7‑day full‑time boarding.
- Tuition + Boarding (International students): CAD 64,320 per year (full boarding rate shown).
- The boarding fee covers room and board, daily meals, 24/7 care, scheduled after‑school and weekend activities, and airport pick‑up/drop‑off on designated dates when the boarding facility is closed.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Re‑enrollment deposit is processed in early March each year (example: March 9, 2026) to secure placement for the following school year; international re‑enrollment payments must be received by that date.
- Canadian students payment options:
- One‑time payment before May 1: 2% discount on fees.
- Ten monthly installments: April 1 through January 1.
- International students payment terms:
- Final payment is due prior to the student's arrival date (exact dates depend on acceptance and arrival schedules).
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) specific schedule:
- ECE tuition example: CAD 13,690 for September–June tuition billed in ten installments (August 1 to May 1); July and August optional and invoiced separately.

Payment methods and service charges

- Accepted payment methods: Pre‑authorized debit, Flywire (international payment processor), Credit Card, and Wire Payment (wire used when Flywire is unavailable).
- Service fees applied to payments where relevant:
- Wire transfer fee: CAD 35 per transfer.
- Credit card / WeChat payment service fee: 3% of the transaction amount.
- NSF (returned pre‑authorized debit) fee: CAD 25 per transaction.
- Late payment fee: 3% applied to overdue balances.

Other recurring or optional costs

- Bus service (example 2025/26 pricing): Penticton route — Annual CAD 1,095 or Monthly CAD 165; West Kelowna route — Annual CAD 1,180 or Monthly CAD 195. Route pricing is set in August and reviewed in December.
- School uniform: approximately CAD 500–700 (uniforms are required and purchased from the school's designated supplier).
- Hot lunch program (optional): example pricing CAD 40–60 per week (day students K–Grade 12).

Refund information (key points)

- Non‑refundable fees: Application Fee, One‑time Entrance Fee, Enrollment Deposit, and New Boarding Student Deposit are not refundable.
- Refunds may be considered (excluding the listed non‑refundable fees) if a study permit or entry visa is refused by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), provided the refusal is not due to the student's delay or failure to apply and satisfactory supporting documentation is provided. Specific documentation requirements apply.
- No refund is provided for withdrawal after the official start date of the school year, or where the student is suspended or expelled for cause, or where enrollment was obtained by false or misleading information. A CAD 250 administration fee is charged for withdrawals after the start date.
- The school participates in the Group 4 bonding requirement for senior schools; eligible fees may be refunded in full if UNISUS is unable to open or re‑open or loses certification, subject to legislated timelines and processes.

Discounts and financial assistance

- Sibling discount for tuition (Canadian residents only): 50% discount for the 2nd, 3rd, or subsequent siblings (applies to tuition of the younger sibling(s); not applicable with some subsidies or financial aid).
- The school offers tuition assistance to current families who demonstrate financial need; application through the Admissions Office is required and funds are limited.

Summary of the most commonly billed items parents should expect to pay

- Annual tuition (listed above by year group); possible additional boarding charge if student requires on‑campus residence.
- One‑time non‑refundable application and entrance fees and required deposits at acceptance.
- Incidental and optional charges such as bus service, uniforms, hot lunch, and IB textbook/exam fees.