The non-refundable acceptance fee of $1,500 and a $2,500 deposit for day students and the non-refundable acceptance fee of $1,500 and a $4,500 deposit for boarding students must accompany the application form. Upon the application being accepted by Trafalgar Castle School, the deposit will be applied to the fees for 2013-2014.In making this application the student agrees to follow the rules and regulations of the School.

The non-refundable deposit of $2,000 for day students and $4,000 for boarding students must accompany the re-enrolment form. The deposit will guarantee a place being held for the student. This deposit will be applied to the School fees for 2013-2014, but will be forfeit should the student not attend. In making this re-application the student agrees to follow the rules and regulations of the School.  

TUITION AND BOARDING

Day Students

Grades 5 to 8 $21,115

Grades 9 to 12 $23,390

International Boarding Students

$49,720

Canadian Boarding Students – 7 day

$44,940

Canadian Boarding Students – 5 day*

$41,475

*Student must be a Canadian Citizen and Resident whose parents live in Ontario

Other

New Student Acceptance fee

$1,500

Technology Fee (grade 5 students only)

$400.00

The parents or guardians agree to be financially responsible for all fees and acknowledges that upon Trafalgar Castle School accepting the student, that no refund of any fees paid shall be given and be forfeited to Trafalgar Castle School if the student at any time after acceptance fails to attend, the student withdraws or is withdrawn by the parents or guardian or Trafalgar Castle School asks the student to withdraw.

The tuition fees include:

•           Tuition – academic programs

•           Room and Board – for all boarding students

•           Lunch – for all students

•           Student Activities: all compulsory travel and compulsory activities, I.D. Cards, yearbook, films/videos, some entertainment, educational, sports and cultural activities, including transportation, and the Parents’ Guild Annual Membership Fee.

The School cannot accept a day student unless she resides with a parent or guardian.

School fees are due and payable as specified under the various payment options outlined on Page 4. Fees are billed 30 days in advance. School fees that are outstanding at the time of billing will be subject to late payment interest charges at a rate of 1.5% per month or 18% per annum.

Payment methods include cash, post-dated cheques, on-line banking, and wire transfers.  Payment may also be made by Visa, MasterCard or American express via Plastiq at www.plastiq.com (third party processor fee will apply).

Parents/guardians who are financially responsible for the student and live outside of Canada are encouraged to leave a deposit on account ($500.00) with the school to cover these extra costs.

Failure to comply with the agreed terms of payment outlined herein may result in the student not being admitted to the School for the subsequent term or academic year. In addition, the School may not permit students to attend classes, write exams or may withhold marks and exercise other sanctions as it deems necessary for the collection of overdue accounts. No student will be permitted to re-enrol until all fees, expenses and interest charges from the previous year are paid in full.

Under Ontario law all students are required to have the appropriate immunization prior to entering school. The Medical Officer of Health is required to enforce this regulation. Medical and Health forms must be completed by all students and are to be handed in upon arrival. All Canadian students must be covered by the Ontario Health Insurance.

International students are required to enrol in the health insurance plan as prescribed by Trafalgar Castle School. The fee for this health insurance plan is approximately $725 and will be billed to the student’s account. This coverage is mandatory for all international students.

All students who are not Canadian citizens or who do not have Landed Immigrant status must have a valid Student Visa before entering school.

Day Students:  Trafalgar Castle School presents an opportunity for new Day students entering Grades 5 through 9 to write an Entrance Scholarship Exam. These one-year Scholarships are valued at $2,000 for each grade.

Boarding Students:  Trafalgar Castle School provides an opportunity for a new Boarding student to receive our one-year Boarding Scholarship valued at $6,000.

Anyone wishing further information on these Scholarships should contact admissions@trafalgarcastle.ca.

The Trafalgar Castle School Financial assistance program has been developed to assist families who believe in the education experience which is provided by the School, but who are unable to meet the full financial commitment. Need and merit awards may be available to students who contribute in a significant way to life at Trafalgar Castle but whose financial resources limit the possibility of their attending. Please note that only those students whose complete application has been received will be considered for assistance.

Application for financial aid is made annually to a third party assessor (Apple Financial Services/ FACS) who make a recommendation to the School.    Applications can be completed online at www.applefinancialservices.ca. 

Applications are dealt with on a first-come first-serve basis and should be received no later than February 1, 2013. However, we recommend that those interested in applying do so at their earliest convenience.  All financial aid award decisions are made by the School’s Financial Assistance Committee.   All requests for financial assistance are kept strictly confidential.

Piano and Voice lessons are available upon request. Payment is made directly to the service provider by the student or parents/guardians.

TrafalgarCastle Schooloffers a 10% discount on the tuition fee (excludes the boarding component) to alumnae daughters, granddaughters, great- granddaughters and to sisters of student’s currently enrolled in the School.

In addition to the fees and service charges set out in this schedule, parents of all students in Grades 6 through 12 will be required to provide a laptop computer for their daughters to support curriculum delivery. The School will recommend a specific make/model of laptop to be purchased from a designated company at a competitive price.

All payment of fees should be made payable to Trafalgar Castle School.  Payment methods include post-dated cheques, on-line banking and wire transfers.  Payments can be made by Visa, Mastercard, or American Express via our third party processing company, Plastiq at plastiq.com(subject to an administration fee).