Tuition and Scholarships

Elmwood is an independent, not-for-profit school. Our sole purpose is to provide an exceptional educational experience for our students. That means that all tuition goes directly to the operating budget of the school. Our educational program is also supplemented by fundraising, such as the Annual Campaign, the Elmwood Gala and Elmwood Parents’ Association initiatives.

Tuition for the 2023–2024 school year.

Pre-Kindergarten Fees

Junior and Senior Kindergarten Fees

Grades 1 to 12 Fees

Visa Student Fees

Tuition fees: $32,800
Student Deposit: $5,000

First-year additional costs:
Application fee (non-refundable): $150
Enrolment fee (non-refundable): $3,500
Uniform: $400 (Pre-K to SK)
$650 (Junior)
$1,000 (Middle/Senior)

Non-discretionary items:
Textbooks: $300 - 800
Trips: $100 - 400

Optional items:
Before care: updated costs will be added in 2023
After-school care: updated costs will be added in 2023

Domestic Payment Schedule

International and US Payment Schedule

Scholarships

At Elmwood, we want to attract the best and brightest girls and open the Elmwood experience to deserving candidates. Offering merit- and needs-based scholarships ensures that we meet this goal. This is made possible through generous donations from the Elmwood community.

Merit-Based Scholarships

Elmwood is committed to attracting exceptional girls with unique qualities through our merit-based scholarship program. We realize, however, that identifying talent isn’t a simple process. That’s why we’ve designed our scholarship process to allow us to get to know our candidates, learn about their current achievements, and help us assess their potential for future academic success and how they might contribute to school life. Please contact our admissions team to learn more about the scholarship application process.

Margaret White Scholarship

Margaret White was the Headmistress of Elmwood School from 1982 to 1990. In her memory, her family generously endowed an annual scholarship to be awarded to a deserving student that exemplifies the Elmwood spirit.

Each year the Margaret White High School Entrance Scholarship is awarded to a promising student entering Grade 9 who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, and extra-curricular and community involvement. The scholarship has a value of $5,000 per year for four years. Please contact our admissions team to learn more about the scholarship application process.

Needs-Based Scholarships

We believe that one of the main things that makes Elmwood such a great place to learn and grow is the diverse makeup of our community. That’s why we’re dedicated to reaching out to exceptional students from diverse backgrounds. Needs-based scholarships allow us to offer the advantages of an Elmwood education to girls who show promise, regardless of their family’s economic situation. These scholarships are awarded according to need (not scholastic or other special gifts), but successful applicants must satisfy the school’s entry requirements and work to capacity while at the school. Needs-based scholarships may be combined with one of our merit-based scholarships. Please contact our admissions team to learn more about the scholarship application process.

Meet our Director of Admissions, Elise Aylen

Our Director of Admissions, Elise Aylen is eager to help you start your Elmwood journey. Her goal is to find and welcome mission-appropriate students and their families to our vibrant community of learners.

We understand that choosing an independent school for your child is one of the most important decisions a family can make and we are here to assist you at every step of the application process. Reach out to Elise by phone at 613-744-7783 or via email at eaylen@elmwood.ca with any questions you might have.