Our school year extends over 43 weeks, and includes 3 non-instructional weeks (2 weeks during the Winter Break and 1 week in March). Our fees are based on the 40 instructional weeks divided into 10 equal payments due at the first of each month. Therefore, each school fee payment represents 4 weeks of instruction. Similarly, our Summer School fees paid during July and August each represent 4 weeks of instruction. Accordingly, there is no reduction in fees during the months containing non-instructional weeks.
Total monthly school fees are payable by pre-authorized debit or e-transfer, on the first of each month. For families with total monthly school fees in excess of $1200, we schedule semi-monthly payments due on the first and fifteenth (or next business day) of each month. Alternatively, fees may be remitted in one lump sum upon enrolment. Returned payments or late fees are subject to a penalty of $35 per payment and 2% per month interest.
Although we make every effort to maintain our fee schedule throughout the school year, school fees are subject to change with one month’s written notice. Annual school fees paid in a lump sum are not subject to subsequent fee increases during the school year.
A 3% discount is available on fees paid in one annual installment by June 1st for the upcoming school year. An 8% sibling discount applies to the tuition fees for a second and third child of the same parents when the children are enrolled in our Montessori classes. This discount does not apply to lunch or extended care program fees. Income tax receipts for tuition fees received by December 31st will be issued by the end of February in the following year.
Late pick-up fees apply to all programs, including half-day programs, without exception. Brooklin Mill Montessori School provides a 10-minute grace period following class dismissal for children departing immediately after class. Departures after the grace period has expired will be billed from the time of class dismissal. A late fee of $10 for every 10-minute interval will apply for pick-up after 6 pm. Late fees are due within 10 days of occurrence.
A full refund of the security deposit and release from the school year financial commitment will be provided for withdrawals pertaining to an upcoming school year if written notice is received prior to June 1st. For notice received after June 1st and before the first day of school, a refund of the security deposit will only be provided if a child on the waiting list accepts your vacated position.
During the first term of the school year, (i.e. before February 1st), a family may withdraw a child from the School without further obligation to pay school fees, provided that written notice of an intended withdrawal (partial or total) is given to the School Director at least one month in advance of the withdrawal date. In the event that written notice is not provided, one month’s school fees will be forfeited in lieu of notice. Please note that upon withdrawal, the 3% discount for prepaid fees will no longer be valid and your refund will be calculated as if full fees were applied for the school year.
Withdrawals during the second term of the school year (i.e. February 1st or later) are not eligible for refund of the security deposit or release from the financial obligation for school fees covering the duration of the school year, unless an exception is granted at the discretion of the School Director. The School reserves the right to request a child’s withdrawal for any one of the following reasons:
In the event that the School requests a child’s withdrawal, a full refund of the security deposit and pro-rated refund of the month’s fees will be issued based on the actual date of withdrawal.
Children First School Choice Trust offers tuition assistance grants worth 50% of tuition (up to $3,500 annually) for use in any independent school in Ontario. Family income is used as a measure of eligibility. Brooklin Mill Montessori School families have been grant recipients in 2004, 2005, and 2006. For further information, call 1-866-924-8881 or visit their web site at www.childrenfirstgrants.ca .
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