International School Fees Canada: Budget to Premium

Canada (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and other cities) has independent and international schools from budget to premium – British, IB and Canadian curricula. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative, day schools)

• Budget: Roughly CAD 15,000–25,000 per year (elementary). Smaller independents, some with international streams.
• Mid-tier: Roughly CAD 28,000–38,000 per year (elementary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly CAD 42,000–55,000+ per year (elementary). Top schools, strong IB/AP provision.

Secondary and graduation years are typically higher. Toronto and Vancouver tend to be at the upper end.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Smaller independent schools and international stream options can sit in the budget band. Elementary often CAD 18,000–25,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

Branksome Hall (Toronto), St George’s School (Vancouver) (certain divisions) and Lower Canada College (Montreal) are mid-tier examples. Elementary often CAD 30,000–38,000; secondary/IB can be CAD 38,000–48,000. Strong IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

Upper Canada College (UCC), Crescent School and Havergal College (Toronto) sit at the premium end. Elementary can be CAD 45,000–52,000 and secondary CAD 50,000–58,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be CAD 200–1,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add CAD 3,000–10,000+ per year.
• Exam fees (IB, AP) – sometimes included or partially charged; confirm with school.
• Boarding (if offered) – adds CAD 25,000–35,000+ per year.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band, city and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by grade.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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