Aberdeen Hall Kelowna Okanagan Private Preparatory School
Aberdeen Hall School, Kelowna: Admissions
Admissions
Admissions Procedure
Application for Admission
Application for admission to Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School may be made by completing the Application for Admission Form and submitting the Application Fee along with all supporting documents.
Download Application for Admission Form
To place on online inquiry, please fill our online admissions inquiry form.
Application Deadline
The first application dead-line for the 2009/2010 school year is April 28, 2009. Depending on programme availability, applications may be accepted after this date.
Pre-school and Kindergarten Requirements
Children applying to Pre-school and Kindergarten must be at least 30 month old and 5 years old, respectively, by December 31 of the year they intend to commence. Exception to this regulation may be discussed with the Head of School.
Teacher Reference (Grades 4 and up)
Please include a completed Teacher Reference Form for all students applying for Grade 4 and above.
Download Teacher Reference Form
Evaluation Process
Payment of the Application Fee does not guarantee admission to the school. Admission is based on an interview, an evaluation and testing process, a classroom visit and the number of places available.
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to:
- Will the candidate benefit from and contribute to our school?
- Aberdeen Hall teachers’ observation during the child’s visit.
- The results of standardized assessment tests.
- Applicant’s previous school records.
- Teacher/Head of School references or recommendations.
Student Visits and Interview
Once the complete application has been received, our Admissions Office will schedule visit, interview, and assessment dates.
Acceptance of Student
Upon acceptance, a non-refundable Enrollment Fee of $750 per K-7 student or $500 per pre-school student is required.
Timing of the Process
It is recommended that applications be completed between January 1st and April 15th to allow sufficient time for the process and to secure placement for the student in the upcoming school year. We will consider late applications and mid-year placements on an individual basis and only if we have availability of space in the grade requested.
| Full School Fees | Less Provincial Grant | Fees Payable 2007/2008 | |
| Pre-school – 4 Days | 3,900 | – | 3,900 |
| Pre-school – 5 Days | 4,725 | – | 4,725 |
| Kindergarten - Grade 1 | 9,895 | 1,095 | 8,700 |
| Grade 2 – 4 | 11,790 | 2,190 | 9,600 |
| Grade 5 – 7 | 12,590 | 2,190 | 10,400 |
Application Fee (New Students)
$200 per new K-7 student and $100 per new pre-school student.
This fee is a one-time, non refundable fee, which covers the application processing, interview and assessment activities.
Enrollment Fee
$750 per grade school student, upon acceptance of a placement in Aberdeen Hall. This deposit will be applied to the tuition charged for the first year attended.
Sibling Discount
5% tuition fee discount for those families with two children enrolled, 10% for three children and 15% tuition fee discount for those families with four or more children enrolled.
Payment Plan
| Payment Plan | Date of Payments | Fee or Discount |
| Early Payment | Prior to June 1st | 5% discount |
| Payment in Full | Prior to September 10th | No fee or discount |
| 3 Payments | September 10th, December 1st and April 1st | $40.00 processing fee |
Provincial Independent School Grant
The Ministry of Education provides an annual grant for each qualifying student under the Independent School Support Act Grant. To qualify for this provincial grant the student must attend school a minimum of 600 hours between July 1st and May 15th. The parent/guardian of the student must be a citizen of Canada, a landed immigrant who is a permanent resident of British Columbia, or lawfully admitted to Canada and a resident of British Columbia. If the Ministry of Education does not remit the grant to the school the student’s parent/guardian will be billed the difference.
Withdrawals and Dismissals
Students are enrolled for the entire school year with the parents and guardians responsible for payment of the full tuition fees. No portion of fees will be refunded and all unpaid balances are due immediately in the event of the student’s absence, withdrawal or dismissal from the school. Dismissals are in accordance with the school’s determined discipline policy.
Smart Trust Programme
All families with students in kindergarten and above participate in a $25,000 debenture that is fully secured by our land and building directly adjacent to UBC-O. Prime plus 1% interest is paid annually on the debenture with full redemption upon the student’s graduation or withdrawal from Aberdeen Hall. Families wishing to set up a line of credit with Interior Savings Credit Union are encouraged to do so and will have their monthly interest transactions handled through the school office for their convenience.
Inclusive Tuition
Tuition fees include costs associated with regular field trips, textbook rentals, and a copy of the yearbook along with the above stated interest on the debenture. Additional charges will apply for extraordinary field trips, uniform and band rental.
7/24/2008
