Tuition & Financial Support

List of 8 items.

• Canadian Resident Fees for 2021/2022

  Junior Kindergarten

  	First Steps (8:20 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.)		Full Day (8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.)
  Fee Deadline	Paid in full by May 31, 2021	10 monthly payments (June 1, 2021 to March 1, 2022)	Paid in full by May 31, 2021	10 monthly payments (June 1, 2021 to March 1, 2022)
  	$8,735	$900	$19,475	$2,005

  
  

  Domestic Fees No Boarding

  	BC Residents		Canadian Residents Outside of BC
  Fee Deadline	Paid in full by May 31, 2021	10 monthly payments (June 1, 2021 to March 1, 2022)	Paid in full by May 31, 2021	2 equal instalments (May 31, 2021 and November 1, 2022)
  Kindergarten to Grade 5	$21,450	$2,210	$25,995	$13,385
  Grade 6 to 8	$23,775	$2,450	$28,320	$14,585
  Grade 9 to 12	$25,255	$2,600	$29,800	$15,345

  
  

  Domestic Fees with Family Boarding

  	BC Residents, 7-day Family Boarding
  Fee Deadline	Paid in full by May 31, 2021	10 monthly payments (June 1 to March 1, 2022)
  Grade 6 to 8	$40,560	$4,180
  Grade 9 to 12	$42,040	$4,330

  
  

  Domestic Fees with Gryphon House Boarding

  	BC Residents, Gryphon House Boarding		Canadian Residents Outside of BC, Gryphon House Boarding
  Fee Deadline	Paid in full by May 31, 2021	10 monthly payments (June 1, 2021 to March 1, 2022)	Paid in full by May 31, 2021	10 monthly payments (June 1 to March 1, 2022)
  Grade 9 to 12	$54,795	$5,645	$57,500	$5,925

  Billing: Invoices are sent to families in April, or are sent as part of the Admissions offer. Tuition and other fees are approved by the Board of Governors on an annual basis and are typically subject to a 4 to 6% increase annually. Updated fee information is published each February.

  Financial Support: The school makes every effort to enable families to meet the financial challenges of an independent school education. Families wishing to learn more can find bursary and scholarship information farther down this page.

  New Student Fees:

  • Due at the time of application: $250 non-refundable Application Fee
  • Due at the time of acceptance for First Steps to Grade 5: $3,000 non-refundable Registration Fee
  • Due at the time of acceptance for Grade 6 to 12: $2,500 non-refundable Registration Fee

• Payment Options and Methods for Canadian Students

  Fees are payable in advance for the year on May 31, 2021. Fees paid in full by May 31 will avoid any finance charge. The fee payment options available for 2021/2022 are:

  1. Payment in full by May 31, 2021
  2. 2 Equal payments on May 31, 2021 and November 1, 2021 with a finance fee of 2.0 % applied to each payment
  3. 10 Monthly payments beginning June 1, 2021, through March 1, 2022 with a finance fee of 3.0 % applied to each payment

  GNS can accept the following payment methods:

  • Pre-authorized debit (Canadian financial institution)
  • Etransfers
  • Canadian or US cash
  • Cheque or money order
  • Online banking at any major Canadian financial institution
  • Direct wire transfer
  • Credit card (plus a 3% administration fee)

  Interest and Bank Charges: Interest is charged on accounts in arrears at the rate of 1.5% per month, which equates to an annual rate of 18.12%. Payments returned by the bank are subject to a $50 service charge.

  Late Re-enrolment Fee: For returning students, if the re-enrolment deposit is paid by February 19, 2021, there is no late registration fee. If it is paid after February 19, a $200 late fee will be payable in order to complete the re-registration process.

  Late Tuition Payment Fee: Tuition fees (or post-dated cheques or PAD forms) are due by May 31, 2021. If this information is received after May 31, 2021, a $200 late fee will be payable.

  BC Government Grant Eligibility: The BC Provincial Government provides an annual grant to Glenlyon Norfolk School for each qualifying student to assist with the cost of his/her education. For funding purposes, a 'qualifying student' is a school age person who attends the school for at least 135 school days in the school year between September 1 and May 15 and whose parent or guardian is a permanent resident of BC and is 1) a Canadian citizen, or 2) holds landed immigrant status, or 3) is otherwise lawfully admitted to Canada. Where these criteria are not met, families are billed an additional fee to cover the amount of the grant.

• International Student Fees for 2021/2022

  	International Students, no Family Boarding	International students, 7-day Family Boarding	International Students, 7-day Gryphon House Boarding
  Fee Deadline	Paid in full by May 31, 2021	Paid in full by May 31, 2021	Paid in full by May 31, 2021
  Kindergarten to Grade 5	$33,520	n/a	n/a
  Grade 6 to 8	$35,845	$52,630	n/a
  Grade 9 to 12	$37,325	$54,110	$69,995

  Payment is due on or before May 31, 2021, or by the date stated in the Admissions offer letter. Invoices are sent to families in April, or are sent as part of the Admissions offer. Tuition and other fees are approved by the Board of Governors on an annual basis and are typically subject to a 4 to 6% increase annually. Updated fee information is published each February.

  Additional Charges for International Students

  1. New Student Fees:
     1. Due at the time of application: $250 non-refundable Application Fee
     2. $5,500 non-refundable deposit (includes $2,500 registration fee)
  2. HeadStart Program: The HeadStart Program introduces life at Glenlyon Norfolk School to new international students. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the school’s culture, the International Baccalaureate program and what to expect as the newest members of our unique and vibrant community. During HeadStart, students are fully immersed in the GNS community, surrounded by current teachers, parents and students who will warmly welcome them to our Pemberton Woods Campus. By beginning their immersion into Canadian life before the school year begins, students are better equipped to handle the transition to succeed at GNS, both academically and socially, when their peers join them for classes. The fee for the GNS HeadStart Program is $1,000, which includes all instruction, activities, transportation and accommodation. HeadStart is mandatory for all Middle and Senior School international students who are new to Canada.
  3. Contingency Deposit: A $3,000 contingency fee deposit is required at the time of registration for any student in Family Boarding and $1,500 for any international student living with their family, which is used to cover costs of medical insurance, school uniform items, co-curricular activities, optional trips, and any unforeseen expenses. Additional funds may be required throughout the year, depending on your child’s level of participation in co-curricular activities. Any amount of the deposit not used will be refunded at the end of the school year or retained for the following school year. Upon completion of their time at GNS, the remaining balance of the Contingency Fund—except for a $250 Loss and Damage deposit—will be refunded to the Home Parents within a month of the student leaving GNS. The $250 Loss and Damage deposit will be refunded when all outstanding school fees have been cleared by our Finance Department, including medical claims, lost textbooks, yearbook, etc.

• Payment Options and Methods for International Students

  Fees are due for the year on May 31, 2021. Fees paid in full by May 31 will avoid a finance charge.

  GNS can accept the following payment methods:

  • Canadian or US cash
  • Etransfer
  • Cheque or money order
  • Online banking at any major Canadian financial institution
  • Direct wire transfer
  • AliPay
  • Credit card (plus a 3% administration fee)

  Interest and Bank Charges: Interest is charged on accounts in arrears at the rate of 1.5% per month, which equates to an annual rate of 18.12%. Payments returned by the bank are subject to a $50 service charge.

  Late Re-enrolment Fee: For returning students, if the re-enrolment deposit is paid by February 19, 2021, there is no late registration fee. If it is paid after February 19, a $200 late fee will be payable in order to complete the re-registration process.

  Late Tuition Payment Fee: If the tuition fees are paid by May 31, 2021 there is no late fee. If they are paid after May 31, a $200 late fee will be payable.

  BC Government Grant Eligibility: The BC Provincial Government provides an annual grant to Glenlyon Norfolk School for each qualifying student to assist with the cost of his/her education. While there is no reason to doubt the continued funding of the grant at this time, parents should be aware that if the grant is reduced, the school may have to adjust fees to compensate for the loss of revenue. For funding purposes, a 'qualifying student' is a school age person who attends the school for at least 135 school days in the school year between September 1 and May 15 and whose parent or guardian is a permanent resident of BC and is 1) a Canadian citizen, or 2) holds landed immigrant status, or 3) is otherwise lawfully admitted to Canada. These criteria are also used to establish eligibility for GNS Canadian Resident Fees.

• Additional Discounts and Charges for All Students

  1. Sibling Discount: The school has a progressive sibling discount: the eldest child currently enrolled incurs full fees; the second child currently enrolled is entitled to a 5% tuition fee reduction; the third and any other children currently enrolled are entitled to a 10% tuition fee reduction in fees.
  2. Loss and Damage Deposit: The school requires any student in Grades 6 to 12 to have a Loss and Damage Reserve of $250. This is a refundable deposit held in each child’s name until they leave the school. The purpose of the Reserve is to defray costs relating to lost or damaged library books, textbooks and other miscellaneous charges.
  3. Grade 12 IB Diploma Exam Registration Fees: The costs associated with writing Diploma exams varies depending on the number of subjects taken. These costs are charged directly from the IB Organization and are in addition to tuition fees. Exam fees for 6 subjects are approximately $1,200. IB Diploma exam registration fees may be eligible for an income tax deduction for Higher Level courses as they are considered to be at a post-secondary school level. GNS will provide income tax receipts accordingly at the start of each calendar year.
  4. Family Boarding Fees: GNS offers a Family Boarding Program that provides a welcoming, safe, supportive, English-speaking, family environment for students from other countries by arranging for them to live with GNS families. The annual cost for participating in our program from September to June are as follows:
     1. 5-day Family Boarding: $10,685
     2. 7-day Family Boarding: $16,785
  5. English Language Acquisition (ELA): For most students joining GNS whose first language is not English, we will provide further instruction in English as their second language alongside our full GNS curriculum. This will be done in dedicated teaching areas, taught by fully qualified specialists in this field. Class sizes are smaller than standard classes, which will meet at least six times every timetabled ‘cycle’ in the same way as a French, Mandarin or Spanish class. Teachers will lead their students through a full English Acquisition curriculum, and students will be assessed frequently and reported on formally in report cards, as is the case in all other subject areas. The cost for the ELA program is $4,000 each year. Private tutoring is also available.

• Other Expenses All Students

  1. Uniforms: Required school uniform items must be purchased on campus at the school store. Uniform expenses are approximately $200 to $400 for Junior Kindergarten and $400 to $800 for Kindergarten to Grade 12.
  2. Middle School Chromebook: GNS students in Grade 6 are expected to bring a Chromebook to the school in order to support their classroom learning. We have seen that when used appropriately in a safe classroom environment that this technology is an excellent support for the activities and learning opportunities available to the students. We have developed a Chromebook Subscription Program that will provide GNS families with a high degree of safety, convenience, and value.
  3. Senior School Laptop: Students in Grade 9 to 12 are expected to bring their own laptop to school each day. It is strongly recommended that families participate in the GNS laptop subscription program, which includes all required software and support at competitive rates.
  4. After School Care: After School Care is available throughout the school year from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday for Junior School students. The cost for After School Care is $23 per day.

• Tuition Refund Plan

  Your financial obligation to the school is for the full annual tuition as stated in the Tuition and Enrolment Agreement. In the event of withdrawal from the school (voluntary or requested), only a portion of the tuition fees will be refunded as follows:

  Date withdrawal notice provided:	Percentage of refund given:
  June 1 to August 31	70% of tuition net of any financial aid
  September 1 to October 31	50% of tuition net of any financial aid
  November 1 to December 31	35% of tuition net of any financial aid
  January 1 to February 28	15% of tuition net of any financial aid
  March 1 to June 30	No refund provided

  The school, at its discretion, may consider an increased refund (not to exceed 80% of annual tuition net of financial aid) for students who have withdrawn for medical reasons. Please note that amounts owing in excess of the tuition refund will be due and payable within 30 days of the date of withdrawal.

• Volunteerism and Philanthropy

  Fundraising is an important and ongoing component of GNS. Funds to support developing programs and capital expansion come from donations and from fundraising events. It is understood that Parents/Guardians of children enrolled in GNS become members of the GNS family 'community,' which is committed to the support of and participation in fundraising activities, without which we could not achieve the high standards we have set for the school.

  GNS also thrives with volunteer assistance from Parents/Guardians and friends. For parents who are new to the school, a member of our Advancement Team will be in touch with you to explain the different ways families are involved in philanthropy at GNS.