The cost of an SMS education varies by the location of the primary residence, as do the options for paying your fees.
Fees cover tuition, textbooks, school supplies for Foundation and Middle Years, and transportation for members of SMS athletic teams, music groups and other clubs. Boarding fees also include meals, laundry, lodging, internet access in the boarding rooms, general supervision, and use of the Health Centre. Fees do not cover medical costs, hospitalization, personal expenditures, course workbooks (when required), lost or damaged textbooks, optional trips, and school uniform.
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Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12
DAY STUDENT FEES
TUITION
Junior Kindergarten | $22,440 (for 12 months)
Kindergarten | $21,192
Grades 1-4 | $21,360
Grades 5-8 | $22,770
Grades 9-12 | $27,158
Please note that Payment Plans are available. Financing charge may apply.
Please contact the Finance Team for more information.
New Student Fees
Application Fee | $250 due at application date (non-refundable)
Registration Fee | $2,500 due upon acceptance (non-refundable)
Returning Student Fees
Non-refundable deposit applied against tuition fees | $1,000 due by February 18, 2024*
*After February 18, 2024 | $1,200
TUITION
Kindergarten | $25,671
Grades 1-4 | $25,432
Grades 5-8 | $27,010
Grades 9-12 | $31,398
Please note that Payment Plans are available. Financing charge may apply. Please contact the Finance Team for more information.
New Student Fees
Application Fee | $250 due at application date (non-refundable)
Registration Fee | $2,500 due upon acceptance (non-refundable)
Returning Student Fees
Non-refundable deposit applied against tuition fees | $1,000 due by February 18, 2024*
TUITION
Kindergarten | $35,652
Grades 1-4 | $35,652
Grades 5-8 | $36,735
Grades 9-12 | $40,278
New Student Fees
Application Fee | $250 due at application date (non-refundable)
Registration Fee | $2,500 due upon acceptance (non-refundable)
Returning Student Fees
Non-refundable deposit applied against tuition fees | $1,000 due by February 18, 2024*
Grades 7-12
BOARDING STUDENT FEES
Grades 7-12
Tuition: $62,506
Grades 7-12
Tuition: $64,821
Grades 7-12
Tuition: $71,408
Grades 7-12
Tuition: $78,446
Payment Methods
Please remember to include the student name(s) and ID number(s) as a reference on all types of payment.
Payments can be automatically debited from your Canadian bank account. This method is mandatory for payment plans.
PAD payments can also now be used for deposits, one-time payments, and all incidentals.
For security purposes, we now ask parents to upload their Pre-Authorized Debit form to a secured site. Password: SMS24-25
Add St. Margaret’s School as a “payee” in bill payments on your Canadian bank website and use your student ID number as the “account number”.
Ensure the student’s full legal name is indicated on wire transfer payments. Payments made payable to: St. Margaret’s School, 1080 Lucas Ave., Victoria, BC V8X 3P7.
Contact receivables@stmarg.ca for bank information and SWIFT code.
Please note that exchange rates can vary and transaction charges from your bank may apply.
We accept domestic and international Visa or Mastercard.
Provide account number, card expiry date and written authorization to charge fees. A convenience fee will be added to the total for all credit card payments.
For security purposes, we now ask parents to upload the Credit Card Authorization Form to a secured site. (Password is SMS24-25)
Pay by bank draft or cheque, providing the issuing bank is associated with a Canadian Bank. Use micro-encoded cheque or bank draft, payable to:
St. Margaret’s School
1080 Lucas Ave.
Victoria, BC V8X 3P7
Please note that a $35.00 service fee will be applied if the cheque is returned NSF. St. Margaret’s School is not responsible for mail service.
Funds can be e-transferred to receivables@stmarg.ca
ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS, EXPENSES, AND CHARGES
5% for 2nd child registered during the same year.
10% for 3rd and subsequent children registered during the same year.
*APPLIED AGAINST TUITION
Kindergarten-Grade 4 | $3,500
Grades 5-8 | $6,000
Grades 9-12 | $8,000
ELL fee is based on assessment.Â
It includes:
Translation services
WIDA assessments and recourses
IELTs prep course and testing
Evening tutorial sessions
Pull-out and push-in classroom English support
Individualized tutorial sessions
Tuition fees are intended to cover instruction and participation in core school programming. The following extra charges may apply on approval by parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and will be charged to student accounts.
- School Supplies and fees:Â Exam guides, specialized supplies, extra tutoring, etc.
- Miscellaneous:Â Miscellaneous costs on behalf of student, such as clothing alterations and dry cleaning ($5-$75 per item), notarization fees, courier, brokerage, charges, etc.
- Student activities:Â Optional outings, golf camp, instrument rentals, athletic apparel, and gear, and supplies for recreational activities not covered by the School.
- Trips and tours:Â The School undertakes several student trips and athletic tours each year
- Health Centre:Â Health insurance (mandatory medical coverage for students from outside of BC only, arranged by the School), medical appointments, transportation to/from medical appointments, vaccinations, prescriptions & medical supplies bought by the School on behalf of the student.
TRANSPORTATION (before and after school)Â | $150 /month
SHORT TERM ROOM AND BOARDÂ | $100 /day
GRADUATION FEE | $600 /year
RE-ENROLMENT LATE FEE (after Feb 18, 2024)Â | $250
5-DAY BOARDING | 80% of full time
CREDIT CARD CONVENIENCE FEE (Visa and MasterCard only)Â | 3% of the chargesÂ
LATE PAYMENT BALANCE ON ACCOUNT | 2.5% /month
4-5 DAYS PER WEEK | $6,000 ANNUALLY
3 DAYS PER WEEK | $3,720 ANNUALLY
2 DAYS PER WEEK | $2,580 ANNUALLY
1 DAY PER WEEK | $1,320 ANNUALLY
OCCASIONAL DAY RATE | $45 PER DAY
Please note that monthly payment plans are available. Please contact our Finance Team to learn more.
* 5-day registration will receive priority.
* Occasional After-School Care is subject to availability.
4-5 DAYS PER WEEK | $5,000 ANNUALLY
3 DAYS PER WEEK | $3,100 ANNUALLY
2 DAYS PER WEEK | $2,150 ANNUALLY
1 DAY PER WEEK | $1,100 ANNUALLY
OCCASIONAL DAY RATE | $45 PER DAY
Please note that monthly payment plans are available. Please contact our Finance Team to learn more.
* 5-day registration will receive priority.
* Occasional After-School Care is subject to availability.
