St. Margaret's School TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID
Tuition is always a key concern of parents. The cost of tuition is set by individual schools, and varies widely. It is important to note that tuition does not necessarily cover all costs, and additional fees may apply for other resources or access to facilities at the school. Financial assistance of various kinds is sometimes available.
Tuition Fees
| PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day (Domestic) | $17,200 | $18,300 | $22,000 | ||||||||||||
| Day (International) | $28,500 | $29,300 | $32,200 | ||||||||||||
| Boarding (Domestic: in province) | $54,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Boarding (Domestic: out of province) | $56,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Boarding (International) | $69,100 | ||||||||||||||
What St. Margaret's School says about their tuition:
This information is not currently available.
Financial Discounts
| Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd child (sibling) | all students | 5% |
| 3rd child (sibling) | all students | 10% |
| 4th child (sibling) | all students | 10% |
Need-Based Financial Assistance
St. Margaret's School's need-based financial aid. Learn this school's average amount of aid offered, the grade levels it offers aid to, and the percentage of eligible families it offers aid to.
| Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | |
| Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
| Average aid package size | $0 |
| Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 0% |
| Total aid available | $0 |
Apply for financial assistance at St. Margaret's School
Application Deadline: Rolling deadline
More information: https://www.stmarg.ca/admissions/financial-assistance
Application Details:
This school works with Apple Financial Inc. for processing financial applications
Step 1: Apply to St. Margaret’s School
Step 2: Apply for Financial Assistance
Please read the FAQs about FACS carefully before you begin. You can then apply for financial assistance by completing a Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) with Apple Financial. This requires payment of a non-refundable application fee (CAD $100). You must file a new PFS each year you apply for financial assistance.
Step 3: Decision
Apple Financial will provide St. Margaret’s School with a recommended level of support for the student. St. Margaret’s School’s Bursary Committee will meet to review all applications. The Committee will review the requested amount as well as the recommendation from Apple Financial to determine an appropriate level of financial assistance for the student. St. Margaret's School will notify you of the award decision once all applications have been processed – typically mid-April.
The school also offers up to two (2) $2,500 bursaries for families with multiple siblings attending the school. These Bursaries are meant to help offset the expense of multiple annual tuitions such that you are supported in your choice to have your daughters attend St. Margaret’s School and benefit from our unique educational experience. Please note in applying for this award that a separate application must still be made to Apple Financial.
Merit-Based Financial Assistance
St. Margaret's School's merit-based scholarships. Learn about the different types of scholarships this school offers, how much they're worth, and their application details.
Middle School Entrance Scholarship (Academic)
Eligibility Details:
Students from Gr. 5 to 8 are eligible.
St. Margaret’s School is pleased to offer two scholarships of $5 000.00 each for new applicants entering our Middle Years (MY) program (Grades 5 – 8). This scholarship will be renewed for every year the successful candidate remains in the MY program, and meets the criteria outlined below. (i.e. up to $20,000 for two students over the course of four years)
Any new student who is currently in Grade 4 – 6 and has a connection with the Lakehill community (resides in the area, has a connection to or an affiliation with a family or community sports team…) can apply.
Aligning with the principles and values of the Strategic Plan, St. Margaret's is seeking a well-rounded candidate who demonstrates excellence in a combination of: • Academic achievement • Leadership • Service, in keeping with the school’s motto Servite in Caritate • Extracurricular involvement The selection will be based on all aspects of student life, and will not focus exclusively on academic achievement. In addition, consideration will be given to students who would otherwise be unable to access the advantages of a St. Margaret's School education.
To continue to receive the scholarship while in the MY, the student must: • Remain in good academic standing • Demonstrate involvement in school and/or local community, and • Adhere to the SMS Code of Conduct, as is expected of all members of the SMS community.
Upon completing the Application package, St. Margaret’s will select applicants for an interview with the St. Margaret’s Selection Committee in late April, early May. A final decision will be made after reviewing both the Application package and interview results, and evaluating them based on set criteria
For more details, visit:
https://www.stmarg.ca/admissions/scholarships-awards/entrance-scholarships
Margaret A. Gilliam Scholarship (North American Boarding) (Academic)
Eligibility Details:
Students from Gr. 6 to 10 are eligible.
For new boarding students living in North America, but outside British Columbia.
St. Margaret's School is pleased to offer the Margaret A. Gilliam Scholarship of $15,000 for a new North American boarding student from outside British Columbia. Ms. Gilliam lives in the United States and attended St. Margaret’s School, graduating in 1955. Ms. Gilliam attended McGill University and Harvard University. After spending more than 30 years as a Wall Street Securities Analyst specializing in the retail sales industry, Ms. Gilliam started her own retail consulting company, Gilliam & Co. Ms. Gilliam has been a trusted advisor to a number of Fortune 500 companies.
St. Margaret’s is seeking a well-rounded candidate who demonstrates excellence in: • Academic effort • Leadership • Service, in keeping with the school’s motto Servite in Caritate • Citizenship
The selection will be based on all aspects of student life, not focusing exclusively on academic achievement.
Normal Application including: academic reference form, character reference form, report cards and other records. Full details online at https://www.stmarg.ca/admissions/how-apply
Normal Entrance Exams: Margaret Gilliam Scholarship applicants sit the normal entrance examinations organized by the Admissions Office. These tests consist of objective exercises in English and mathematics and the writing of a given composition.
...in addition to...
Scholarship Application Form
Resume
One-page composition
Interview: After reviewing test scores and applications, St. Margaret's School will select applicants for interviews with the Selection Committee in the spring. The interview may be completed by phone or video conference if necessary.
For more details, visit:
https://www.stmarg.ca/admissions/scholarships-awards/entrance-scholarships
Centennial Scholarship (Senior Day) (Other)
Eligibility Details:
Students from Gr. 9 to 12 are eligible.
New day students entering Grade 10. Full tuition fees until graduation. For Centennial Scholars, the Building Fund is waived. The Scholarship excludes other costs associated with a St. Margaret’s education. (Details of these costs are available from the Admissions Office.)
St. Margaret's is seeking a well-rounded candidate who demonstrates excellence in: • Academic achievement • Leadership • Service, in keeping with the school’s motto Servite in Caritate • Extracurricular involvement The selection will be based on all aspects of student life, not focusing exclusively on academic achievement. In addition, consideration will be given to students who would otherwise be unable to access the advantages of a St. Margaret's School education. To continue to receive the scholarship in subsequent years, the student must: • Remain in good academic standing • Demonstrate involvement in school and/or local community, • Adhere to the SMS Code of Conduct, as is expected of all members of the SMS community.
After reviewing test scores and applications, St. Margaret's School will select applicants for an interview with the Selection Committee in the spring. The St. Margaret's School Selection Committee will make a final decision after reviewing both the written component and interview results and evaluating them based on set criteria.
Normal Application including: academic reference form, character reference form, report cards and other records. Full details online at https://www.stmarg.ca/admissions/how-apply
Normal Entrance Exams: Margaret Gilliam Scholarship applicants sit the normal entrance examinations organized by the Admissions Office. These tests consist of objective exercises in English and mathematics and the writing of a given composition.
...in addition to...
Submit a completed Centennial Scholarship Application Form - please complete the chart, listing any academic awards you have received and your leadership, service, and extracurricular activities from the past two years - you may add additional pages as needed - as well as answering the questions provided.
Interview: After reviewing test scores and applications, St. Margaret's School will select applicants for interviews with the Selection Committee in the spring. The interview may be completed by phone or video conference if necessary.
For more details, visit:
https://www.stmarg.ca/admissions/scholarships-awards/entrance-scholarships
Internal Awards for Continuing Students (Academic)
Eligibility Details:
Students from Gr. 1 to 11 are eligible.
A variety of awards are presented to current, continuing students in recognition of demonstrated achievement in line with St. Margaret's School's values. Although academics are included in the criteria for these awards, the applicant must demonstrate a desire and commitment to pursue their schooling through to graduation at SMS. Aligning with the principles and values of our Strategic Plan, St. Margaret's is seeking well-rounded candidates who demonstrate excellence in a combination of: • Academic achievement • Leadership • Service, in keeping with the school motto Servite in Caritate • Extracurricular involvement. Awards have different amounts and eligibility requirements based on age.
Depending on the award, application and testing requirements may vary.
Applicants will be evaluated on their application package, a written component, and an interview focused on the four areas outlined in the criteria for choosing a recipient. The rubrics for the evaluation of the three components are available from the Student Services Office.
Applicants may also be required to complete the following...
Written Component: On the evaluation day, the student will write an essay on a choice of two topics. The student's written response will form the basis of the written evaluation process. All students will sit their written evaluation during school hours
Interview: Each student will be invited to an interview with the Selection Panel. Students will be asked a variety of questions that are directly related to the scholarship criteria. The interviews will take place during school hours in late April and early May.
Complete details on the school website under Internal Scholarships.
For more details, visit:
https://www.stmarg.ca/admissions/scholarships-awards/internal-scholarships
St. Margaret's School (Other)
Eligibility Details:
Students from Gr. 6 are eligible.
For more details, visit:
https://www.stmarg.ca/awards
St. Margaret's School (Other)
Eligibility Details:
Students from Gr. 11 are eligible.
For more details, visit:
https://www.stmarg.ca/awards
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