Regular daycare
$10.50 per hour
Billed in 15-minute intervals, on a separate monthly invoice payable on receipt.
ADMISSIONS · 2026–2027
Tuition & fees
See the published tuition, material fees and payment schedule for each stage of school.
These are the general school schedules. International enrolment and residence require a separate current quotation; the figures below are not an international boarding package.
GREAT BEGINNINGS · DURHAM ELEMENTARY
Montessori to Grade 8
Five full days each week. Tuition is paid in ten monthly instalments, from September 2026 to June 2027.
| Programme | Monthly tuition | Ten-payment total* |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Casa · ToddlerAges 18 months and up | $1,300 | $13,000 |
| Casa 1Great Beginnings Montessori School | $1,300 | $13,000 |
| Casa 2 & 3Great Beginnings Montessori School | $1,085 | $10,850 |
| Grades 1–4Durham Elementary Private School | $1,090 | $10,900 |
| Grades 5–8Durham Elementary Private School | $1,100 | $11,000 |
* The ten-payment total is calculated from the published monthly amount × 10. It excludes administration, materials, daycare and other separately charged items.
New-student administrative fee
Per child, for new students only; non-refundable.
Materials, meals & programme fees
| Programme / fee | Listed fee | Listed instalments |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Casa · ToddlerMaterials, meals and snacks | $1,350 | 3 × $450 |
| Casa 1Materials, meals and snacks | $1,350 | 3 × $450 |
| Casa 2 & 3Materials and programme enhancement | $900 | 3 × $300 |
| DEPS · Grades 1–8Materials and programme enhancement | $950 | 3 × $317* |
When to pay
Tuition payments are dated the first of each month, September 2026 through June 2027. The schedule accepts post-dated cheques or e-transfer.
The three materials-fee payments are dated 15 August 2026, 15 December 2026 and 15 March 2027.
* For DEPS, the PDF lists a $950 materials fee but three $317 payments, which total $951. Confirm the final instalment amounts with the school before paying.
DURHAM ACADEMY SECONDARY SCHOOL
Secondary school
The school’s High School Admissions section publishes the following general fees for 2026–2027. They are separate from its international admissions information.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Yearly tuition | $12,000 |
| Administrative fee | $250 |
| Material fee | $975 |
Secondary payment schedule
Tuition is divided into ten post-dated cheques: $1,200 each, dated the first of every month from September 2026 to June 2027. The $1,200 instalment is calculated from the published $12,000 annual tuition divided by ten.
The school lists a $975 material fee and two $488 cheques, dated 15 August 2026 and 15 February 2027. Those cheques total $976; confirm the final amount with the school.
Source: school admission guideline — High School Admissions ↗
MONTESSORI & ELEMENTARY
Before & after school care
After 6:00 p.m.
$15 per 15 minutes
The schedule states that this charge is paid directly to the daycare staff.
- School-day arrival
- 8:45–9:00 a.m.
- Full-day pickup
- 3:30 p.m.
- Morning daycare
- 7:00–8:45 a.m.
- Afternoon daycare
- 3:45–6:00 p.m.
June daycare is estimated from the September–May average and included in the May invoice, as stated in the schedule.
INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES
International study & residence
Request a current written quotation for your child’s grade, enrolment dates and accommodation needs. The general tuition above does not establish an international or residential package price.
Ask the admissions team to identify tuition, accommodation, insurance, uniform and any transport charges separately, so your family can review the full arrangement.
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