TUITION

Tuition varies based on the different programs available. All expenses for instruction, supplies, field trips, specialist classes and programs are included in the tuition cost. Tuition is subject to change annually. 

Infant Toddler Program Tuition

Each 2 week session is $500.
This includes program costs for one child and accompanying adult per session.
​Sessions run during Spring Break and the Summer.

Casa Preschool, Junior Kindergarten & Kindergarten Program Tuition

​Kindergarten Commitment: While tuition contracts are for one year at a time, WMS requires that children be enrolled with the written and financial commitment of completing the full Three-Year Program. This is in keeping with sound Montessori philosophy and the integrity of our program.

The Kindergarten Year Tuition Deposit is due upon registration in a student's first and second years and is applied to tuition payments in a student's Kindergarten Year.

Please note: If a child begins at WMS in their Junior Kindergarten year, a $4000 Kindergarten Year Tuition Deposit will be due upon registration.

​Tuition Payment Options:
1. Lump Sum Payment 
- Annual Registration Fee & Kindergarten Tuition Deposit due upon Registration ($4000)
​- Balance of tuition due 1st March

2. Installment Payment Option
- Annual Registration Fee & Kindergarten Tuition Deposit due upon Registration ($4000)
- Balance of tuition paid in three equal Instalments due: 1st March, 1st June, 1st October.
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Yearly Tuition Fees cover the complete cost of the Montessori Program including Specialist Classes, Daily Snack and Field Trips.

Tuition for the 2025 - 2026 School Year
​Casa Program

PRESCHOOL
4 Half Days
Monday to Thursday
$15,000
(including $2000 Kindergarten Year Tuition Deposit)

JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN
5 Half Days
Monday to Thursday & Friday Enrichment
$17,750
(including $2000 Kindergarten Year Tuition Deposit)

FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN
4.5 Full Days
Monday to Thursday & Friday Enrichment
$21,950
​(less previously paid Kindergarten Year Tuition Deposits)
Please Note: The BC Ministry of Children and Family Development may provide a childcare subsidy for children who attend a licensed preschool. Contact Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) for more information.

The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is also designed to help Canadian families, as they try to balance work and family life, by supporting their child care choices through direct financial support.

Tuition fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Elementary Program Tuition

Tuition Fees are bundled and include an individualized learning program led by a qualified and experienced WMS Montessori Elementary Guide, all curricular materials, student supplies, activity fees, field trips, enriched Physical Education program and Specialist Classes. Upon enrolling, families are asked to provide the school with a series of postdated cheques using one of the payment schedules below.

Tuition for the 2025 - 2026 School Year
​Elementary Program

OPTION 1. Annual Registration Fee & Lump Sum Payment Totalling $16,750
  • Annual Registration Fee $2000 on Date of Registration
  • Balance of Fees $14,750 1st March 2025
OPTION 2. ​Annual Registration Fee & Four Instalments Totalling $17,000
  • Annual Registration Fee $2000 Due at registration
  • Four Instalments $3750 Due 1st March 2025, 1st June 2025, 1st September 2025, 1st December 2025
We are able to accept a limited number of International Students. 
Tuition costs for International Students is $22,000 per year.

Tuition fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.