Tuition
Programs and Fees ~ 2013 - 2014
The Montessori School offers an A.M.I. (Montessori) education to children ages 14 months through the eighth grade in the greater Fairfield County area. A non-profit organization, the school seeks a representative community of students, welcoming a diversity of race, religion, and economic background.
| Program | Hours | Tuition |
|---|
| Toddler |
9:00 - Noon |
$16,980 |
| Toddler Extended Day |
9:00 - 3:15 |
$22,880 |
| Primary Half Day |
9:00 - Noon |
$14,920 |
| Primary Full Day |
9:00 - 3:15 |
$20,960 |
| Primary Extended 5 Days/week (Nappers) |
9:00 - 3:15 |
$19,860 |
| Primary Extended 4 Days/week (Nappers) |
9:00 - 3:15 |
$18,880 |
| Primary Extended 3 Days/week (Nappers) |
9:00 - 3:15 |
$17,880 |
| Primary Extended 2 Days/week (Nappers) |
9:00 - 3:15 |
$16,900 |
| Lower Elementary |
8:45 - 3:30 |
$21,480 |
| Upper Elementary |
8:45 - 3:30 |
$21,920* |
| Middle School |
8:00 - 3:15 |
$26,420** |
| Early Morning (Primary & Elementary) |
7:45 - 8:45
|
$680 |
Late Day (includes Early Morning)
(Primary, Elementary & Middle) |
7:45 - 8:45
+
3:15 - 6:00
|
$5,500 |
* There is an additional Activity Fee of $600 for each 6th year student
** There is an additional Activity Fee of $1,200 for each Middle School student. End of year trips are an additional expense offset by student fundraising efforts.
Tuition Assistance Program:
The Montessori School seeks to assure economic diversity in our classrooms and to prevent any child
enrolled in the School from having to leave due to a family fiscal crisis. Information on our Tuition Assistance Program is available through the Admission and Business Offices.
Programs and Eligibility:
All children under age 5 are expected to attend 5 mornings a week, 9:00am - Noon, without exception. Children age 5 and older are expected to enroll in the Full Day Program (9:00am - 3:15pm). The Extended Day (Nappers) Program is available to younger children.
TODDLER students begin the program at approximately age 14-18 months. At age 2-½, Toddlers generally transfer into a Primary classroom.
Beginning PRIMARY students must be between the ages of 2-½ and 3-½ unless transferring from an accredited Montessori school. PRIMARY students must be toilet-trained. The Primary Program is a progressive learning cycle which prepares the student for first grade. Students are expected to stay for the full cycle.
ELEMENTARY students must be at least age 6 to begin the Elementary Program. The elementary students complete 3-year cycles at both the lower and upper elementary level.
Fees:
Registration: There is an annual, non-refundable Tuition Deposit of $1,500 payable with the contract for each student to reserve a place in the school.
Enrollment Fees – New Students Only: A $2,000 Enrollment fee is due upon signing of the contract in addition to the Tuition Deposit.
Occasional Use of Programs: PRIMARY, ELEMENTARY and MIDDLE SCHOOL students may use the Early Morning & Late Day programs for a fee on an occasional basis when space is available: $5 for any portion of Early Morning; $35 for Late Day (3:15-6:00 pm) or, for a portion, $20 for first hour. TODDLER students may use the Toddler Extended Day ($35) or Toddler Lunch Program ($15.00) for less than 5 days/week at the discretion of the Directress.
Payment Due Dates: Tuition Deposit: with Contract. Enrollment Fee: with Contract. M.S Activity Fee: August 31
First Quarter Tuition: July 31 Second Quarter Tuition: September 30
Third Quarter Tuition: November 30 Fourth Quarter Tuition: January 31
