ADMISSIONS
NEW STUDENTS ALWAYS WELCOME
You don't have to wait for the beginning of a new school year to apply to SCS. Students are welcome to register at anytime during the year. Feel free to contact the School Office by phone or by email if you have any questions, or if you would like to arrange an appointment to come in to see our school.
ADMISSION PROCESS
Before applying to SCS, please review the information on our web site and/or in your information packet so that you are fully aware of what SCS has to offer. The following is a step-by-step admissions process:
Step 1 - Application and Registration Fee
Please submit the completed application to the SCS office along with the Registration Fee. This Registration Fee will be refunded if your child(ren) is/are not accepted. The application form includes:
- Student Application / Health & Permission Forms: required to be completed for each student enrolling; includes health information and medical treatment instructions; permission for attending school events, publishing photos and leaving school grounds. Students in grades 7 – 12 are required to sign a conduct agreement with the school.
- Covenant Agreement: All families must enter into a covenant with SCS to complete enrollment. This is a “Parental Understanding and Commitment” form, which states that you are in agreement with the policies of the school. Included in the covenant agreement is the SCS “statement of Christian faith”. By signing the covenant agreement, parents partner with SCS to uphold the school’s Christian foundation.
- Reference Letters: applicants are asked to submit two reference letters.
Step 2 - Family Interview
An interview is scheduled with the Principal. The interview includes parents and students.
Step 3 - Final Acceptance
The Principal makes the final decision regarding acceptance, and parents will be notified approximately two weeks after receiving the full application and interviewing.
*Note: In some cases, academic testing will be required – An additional testing fee of $60/student will be charged to cover the costs of a proctor for the testing.
Documents for Download
FEES
Application Fee*
$100 CAD/student
*To be paid upon submission of Application form. This fee is NOT refundable.
2018-19 Tuition Fees
To be paid upon acceptance into school.
| Tuition | 1st Child | 2nd Child | 3rd Child |
4th Child |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jr.K-3 (2-Day) |
$1,725 | $1,550 | $1,435 | $1,350 |
| Jr.K-4 (3-Day) | $2,415 | $2,175 | $2,020 | $1,350 |
| Jr.K-4 (5-Day) | $3,450 | $3,105 | $2,450 | $1,350 |
| K to Grade 2 | $3,825 | $3,275 | $2,450 | $1,350 |
| Grades 3-12 | $4,500 | $3,275 | $2,450 | $1,350 |
Our tuition fee is a comprehensive standard tuition fee that includes our enriched educational program, as well as books and student activities - all value-added elements for our families. Our tuition fee includes:
- Agenda
- Books
- Swimming
- Skating (JK to Grade 8)
- Co-curricular Activities and Travel
- Integrated ESL program
Other Fees
The following fees are not covered by the comprehensive tuition:
- School Uniforms
- Hot Lunch
- School Photos
- School Supplies
- Overnight Trips
Fee Payment Options
Option 1
Make a lump sum tuition payment for the total amount by August 31st. (Receive a 5% discount on the tuition portion for K- Grade 12 if lump sum payment is received before July 1st).
Option 2
Make two equal payments by August 31st and January 31st.
Option 3
Submit 10 equal monthly post-dated cheques starting August through May, dated the 15th or 30th of the month.
Option 4
Submit 20 equal post-dated bi-monthly tuition cheques (dated the 15th & 30th of each month (½ payment on the 15th and ½ on the 30th, August through May).
VISTA VIP
Tuition Reduction Program
Sussex Christian School invites families to participate in the Vista Voucher Incentive Program (VIP) as a way to generate funds toward school fees. SCS uses this national fundraising organization to raise funds by purchasing the everyday items your family normally uses from the merchants you usually shop at. Funds raised by your family can be used toward your school fees. Contact the school office for more information.