Tuition & Fees 2026–2027 | Sandy Lake Academy

2026–2027 Fee Schedule

Annual Tuition by Grade

Rates depend on your child's grade and on your family's church membership. "Constituent SDA" means your family belongs to one of the Seventh-day Adventist churches that support the school. "Maritime SDA" is for families from other Adventist churches in the Maritimes, outside the Halifax area. "Non-SDA" is everyone else, and every family is welcome.

Annual tuition by grade and family type
Grade	Non-SDA student	Constituent SDA	Maritime SDA
Junior Primary	$8,940	$8,940	n/a
Primary – Grade 6	$7,230	$4,640	n/a
Grades 7 – 9	$8,140	$4,970	$6,180
Grades 10 – 12	$9,070	$5,290	$6,620
Registration fee (non-refundable, per student)	$300 if paid by May 31 before the school year starts · $400 after

All amounts are yearly tuition in Canadian dollars and are charged in ten monthly instalments. The registration fee is paid once per student at the time of enrolment.
Not sure which rate applies to your family? The office will confirm it when you send an inquiry.

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Making It Work for Families

Discounts & Payment

Multi-Child Families

20% Sibling Discount

Families with more than one child enrolled receive a 20% reduction in tuition for the second and third siblings.

Monthly Billing

Ten Monthly Payments

Tuition is spread across ten months from September to June and collected through the FACTS family portal, so there is no large lump sum at the start of the year.

Register Early

Save $100 on Registration

The registration fee is $300 when paid by May 31 before the school year starts, and $400 afterwards. Returning and new families alike benefit from registering before the deadline.

Plan Ahead

Additional Costs

Beyond tuition and registration, a few modest fees cover classroom supplies, student life, and special activities. These are billed through the school office during the year.

School uniforms are purchased separately; cost depends on the items you choose on the uniform order sheet, which you can request from the school office. Optional trips such as Ski Club, the mission trip, the Northern New England Music Clinic, and end-of-year trips are priced per event.

Annual Student Fees

Practical Skills fee (hands-on skills classes)$70
Classroom fees (Junior Primary – Grade 6)$70
Yearbook$30
Student Association$20
Loonie Casual Day (students may wear casual clothes for $1, first Thursday of each month)$10 / year

A variety of school-wide fundraisers also take place throughout the year.

Common Questions

Tuition FAQ

The constituent SDA rate applies to families who are members of one of the school's constituent Seventh-day Adventist churches. The Maritime SDA rate applies to members of other Maritime Conference churches, for Grades 7–12. All other families pay the standard rate. The office can confirm your rate when you inquire.

The first child pays full tuition for their grade. The second and third siblings each receive 20% off their tuition. The registration fee and other student fees still apply to each child.

Tuition is divided into ten equal monthly payments from September to June and managed through the FACTS family portal. Payment details are set up during enrolment, after your application is accepted.

No. The registration fee is non-refundable and secures your child's place for the coming year.

If cost is a concern, please speak with the school office before deciding. We are a small community and want to help families find a way to make Sandy Lake Academy possible. Contact us at office@sandylakeacademy.ca or +1 (902) 835-8548.

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