How do we keep tuition affordable?
Bearspaw Christian School is one of Alberta’s top private Christian schools. It is also one of the least expensive private schools in Calgary. BCS relies on important tools to help keep tuition rates down: generous support from stakeholders, capital fee, and a variety of ongoing revenue streams.
Tuition
| Jr. K | Sr. K | Gr 1 to 6 | Gr 7 to 9 | Gr 10 to 12 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,650 | $2,850 | $7,000 | $7,200 | $8,000 |
| Family Tuition Maximum (Does not include Jr. K students or Activity Fees) |
3 students: $17,500 | 4 students: $18,500 | 5 students: $19,500 |
Additional Fees
Activity Fee
Student expenses such as school supplies, subject workbooks, study guides, gym clothes, yearbooks, most options, student council events, activity and field trip costs are covered by a single activity fee. This helps BCS budget effectively and provides convenience for families, eliminating multiple, smaller payments for these items over the course of the year.
$150 for Junior Kindergarten
$300 for Senior Kindergarten
$400 for Grade 1 to 12
Additional Activity Fees in Grade 6 and 12 – In Grade 6 and 12, there is an additional fee of $250 for a grade 6 field trip and graduation expenses for grade 12 students.
Options Classes and Activities
Extracurricular Athletic Fees – Cost to participate in extracurricular athletics (cost varies per team and sport between $25 to $350).
Secondary Options Fees – There are a few secondary options that may have extra costs associated with student consumables. (Examples: foods, robotics, outdoor education, etc.)
Grade 11 Missions Trip – While this has been interrupted by the COVID pandemic, Grade 11 students may have an opportunity to participate in an optional mission trip (costs will be on a per trip basis and will be due prior to the trip).
New Family Capital Bond and Fee
Each new family to BCS who enrolls in any grade from Senior Kindergarten to Grade 12 is required to pay a $2,500 refundable Capital Bond and a one-time $2,500 non-refundable Capital Fee. The Capital Bond and Fee are vital for funding essential capital costs and are payable upon enrollment. BCS invites families to donate the $2,500 refundable bond so they may receive a charitable tax receipt in the year of the donation.
| Capital Bond and Fee for families new to BCS (per family) |
$2,500 Refundable Capital Bond | $2,500 Non-refundable Capital Fee |
School Tour
If you are interested in enrolling your family at Bearspaw Christian School, you are invited to an individual tour with our Admissions Team. See our school in action, meet our friendly Admissions Team and ask any questions you may have about BCS.