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Tuition & Fees

Investing in a VSIE Education

Choosing a private education is a significant investment in your child's future, and we believe a VSIE education offers unparalleled value.

Our commitment is to provide a nurturing, enriching, and challenging environment that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and a lifelong love of learning.

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Tuition Fees

We strive for transparency in our tuition and fees, providing a clear breakdown of costs so you can plan with confidence. Below, you'll find details for the 2026-2027 school year.

Notice: Fees are set by the Maharishi Age of Enlightenment Society board of directors. They are reviewed annually and are set early in the year for the following school year.

  • For the 2026-2027 school year, the tuition fee for students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 is $8,600 per year.

    • Sibling Reductions:

      • 10% reduction for the second child.

      • 50% reduction for the third child & subsequent children/siblings.

    Fee Payment Plans: Payment plans can be arranged for 1 payment, 9 payments, or 11 payments.

    • $150 Registration Fee (non-refundable)

    • $860 Registration Deposit (non-refundable)

    • $900 Family Bond (Due upon enrollment of the first child in the family & is refundable at 100% face value, less any outstanding arrears, within ninety days from the date the last student in the family is no longer enrolled at VSIE.)

  • Due July 1st or upon late enrollment.

    • Kindergarten-Grade 2 – $575 (non-refundable)

    • Grades 3-5 – $700 (non-refundable)

    • Grades 6-8 – $875 (non-refundable)

  • Each VSIE family is asked to do 20 volunteer hours over the course of the school year to contribute to the smooth functioning and maintenance of the school. For families who are not able to manage the time for volunteer work, there is the option for an annual payment of $400 by pre-authorized debit instead. The fee is due May 30th if volunteer hours are not completed.

    • NSF Charge – $40 for NSF PAD or Credit Card agreements

    • Credit Card Fees – 3.5% plus $.75 processing/transaction fee

    • Fee for late payment of any fees – 5% of outstanding fees accrued monthly

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First Nations Scholarships 

VSIE staff and students are deeply grateful to live and do our work on the traditional territories of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations, in unceded Lekwungen Territory. We appreciate and acknowledge those who have stewarded this land before us and those who continue to work hard to maintain those sacred traditions. 

As our work to support Indigenous families in the community, we provide 2 full scholarships OR 4 partial scholarships out of our operating budget to ensure that attending VSIE is not limited due to financial constraints. 

If you are interested in attending and may need to access these scholarships please speak to Jade or Natalie during your tour.