St. Matthias School

United States, Chicago

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Preschool (3 half days)	3	8,800 USD	Preschool	Annual tuition + IB Materials/Books + Technology
Preschool (5 half days)	4	9,955 USD	Preschool	Annual tuition + IB Materials/Books + Technology
Preschool (3 full days)	4	9,535 USD	Preschool	Annual tuition + IB Materials/Books + Technology
Preschool (5 full days)	5	10,685 USD	Preschool	Annual tuition + IB Materials/Books + Technology
Kindergarten	5	9,745 USD	Primary (Kindergarten–8th)	Annual tuition + IB Materials/Books + Technology
Grade 1	6	9,745 USD	Primary (Kindergarten–8th)	Annual tuition + IB Materials/Books + Technology
Grade 2	7	9,745 USD	Primary (Kindergarten–8th)	Annual tuition + IB Materials/Books + Technology
Grade 3	8	9,745 USD	Primary (Kindergarten–8th)	Annual tuition + IB Materials/Books + Technology
Grade 4	9	9,745 USD	Primary (Kindergarten–8th)	Annual tuition + IB Materials/Books + Technology
Grade 5	10	9,745 USD	Primary (Kindergarten–8th)	Annual tuition + IB Materials/Books + Technology
Grade 6	11	9,745 USD	Primary (Kindergarten–8th)	Annual tuition + IB Materials/Books + Technology
Grade 7	12	9,745 USD	Primary (Kindergarten–8th)	Annual tuition + IB Materials/Books + Technology
Grade 8	13	9,745 USD	Primary (Kindergarten–8th)	Annual tuition + IB Materials/Books + Technology

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	500 USD	One-time per new enrollee; not applicable to returning students

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 USD	One-time per new enrollee; not applicable to returning students

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
IB Materials/Books fee	350 USD	per student, annual, nonrefundable
Returning family registration fee	300 USD	charged if renewing after Dec 20
Returning family registration fee	200 USD	charged if renewing by Dec 20
New family registration fee	500 USD	per family, one-time
Technology fee	50 USD	per student, annual, nonrefundable

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application / Registration Fees

- New family registration fee: USD 500 per family.
- Returning family registration fee: USD 200 if paid by December 20; USD 300 if paid after December 20.
- IB Materials / Books fee: USD 350 per student.
- Technology fee: USD 50 per student.

Tuition Fees by Year Group (annual and per‑trimester)

Note: St. Matthias operates on a trimester academic year; the per‑trimester figures below are derived by dividing the published annual tuition by three (per‑trimester amounts are an arithmetic division of the annual totals).

- Preschool (3 half days) — Annual: USD 8,400. Per trimester (annual ÷ 3, inferred): USD 2,800.00.
- Preschool (3 full days) — Annual: USD 9,135. Per trimester (inferred): USD 3,045.00.
- Preschool (5 half days) — Annual: USD 9,555. Per trimester (inferred): USD 3,185.00.
- Preschool (5 full days) — Annual: USD 10,285. Per trimester (inferred): USD 3,428.33.
- Kindergarten–8th grade, one child — Annual: USD 9,345. Per trimester (inferred): USD 3,115.00.
- Kindergarten–8th grade, two children (family combined rate) — Annual: USD 16,820. Per trimester (inferred): USD 5,606.67.
- Kindergarten–8th grade, three children (family combined rate) — Annual: USD 22,990. Per trimester (inferred): USD 7,663.33.
- Families with four or more children: contact the school for a customized arrangement.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms

- Annual tuition obligations are set when families register and sign the tuition agreement. Payments begin in July and continue through April of the school year; tuition collections are scheduled across that July–April period. Each trimester's tuition must be paid in full even if a student withdraws during that trimester.
- Fees for the upcoming year are charged through the FACTS tuition system (FACTS) and may be billed in one installment, semi‑annually, or on scheduled payment plans set up through FACTS. When paid in full or semi‑annually, prorated refunds may be granted at the school's discretion; monthly payments already made for the July–May period are generally nonrefundable if the student withdraws.
- The school enforces an exclusion policy for delinquent tuition: students may be excluded from classes and school events if tuition is 30 days delinquent, and report cards/transcripts are withheld until balances are cleared. Special payment arrangements must be approved in writing by the Principal.
- Families are required to complete 15 service hours; unfulfilled hours are billed at USD 50 per hour at the end of the school year.

Boarding Fees

- Boarding is not offered. St. Matthias is a Preschool through Grade 8 day school (no residential/boarding program).

Other Costs and Fees

- IB Materials/Books fee: USD 350 per student (annual, nonrefundable).
- Technology fee: USD 50 per student (annual, nonrefundable).
- Preschool administrative fee for increasing days/time: USD 150 per change (charged when a family increases preschool programming).
- Extended‑day / Before and After Care:
- Before Care: USD 6.00 per day per child; one‑time registration fee of USD 25 per family for the Before Care program.
- After Care: USD 7.00 per hour for one child; USD 12.00 per hour for two or more children; one‑time registration fee of USD 50 for After Care.
- Hot lunch, after‑school enrichment, extracurricular activity fees, and spirit wear are additional and billed separately when applicable. Uniforms may be purchased from Schoolbelles (online) or their retail store; families are responsible for uniform purchase costs.

Refund Information

- Registration fees, IB Materials/Books fees, and prepaid technology fees are nonrefundable. Tuition payments that have been paid monthly during the July–May period are generally nonrefundable if a student withdraws during that period. If tuition was paid in full or semi‑annually, a prorated tuition refund may be issued at the school's discretion. Each trimester's tuition is owed in full even when a student withdraws during a trimester.

Fee Payment Options

- Payments are processed through the FACTS Tuition Management system; families enroll in FACTS for payment plans and billing. FACTS is used to bill registration and tuition charges. FACTS generally supports electronic bank payments (e‑check / ACH) and credit/debit card payments for schools that enable those options; families set preferred payment methods within their FACTS account. (Specific card or bank payment policies and any card convenience fees are managed by FACTS and by the school's FACTS configuration.)

Additional Notes (fees that may apply in specific circumstances)

- Failure to pay tuition or other incurred charges can result in exclusion from school programs and withholding of records until balances are cleared. Attorney's fees and collection costs may be added to overdue accounts when collection action is necessary. Special payment arrangements require written approval by the Principal. Registration and incidental fee charge dates are managed through FACTS and are billed according to the school's published schedule.

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Instructs in English

Fees $8,800 - 10,685

Ages 3 - 14 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1888

Bus Service No

St. Matthias School is a PreK3–8 Catholic International Baccalaureate World School in Chicago, part of the Archdiocese of Chicago, located at 4910 N. Claremont Avenue. It educates students aged 3 to 14 in the Primary Years Programme (PK-5) and Middle Years Programme (6–8). The IB framework uses inquiry-based units with a global-minded perspective. The core curriculum includes religion, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, technology and physical education, with additional classes in art, library, music and world language (Spanish). PK-5 classrooms are self-contained; 6–8 are departmental. Students receive a Chromebook and have a weekly Technology class. Extended Care and an After School Enrichment Program offer activities such as chess, Irish dance, guitar, sports, science and drawing. The school lists field trips, including an eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C., and a strong athletics program (cross country, volleyball, basketball). It is the only wall-to-wall Catholic IB World School in Chicago for families.

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