Admissions Process.
1 – Book a Tour
The first step in our enrolment process is to schedule a time to see our school and visit with our Principal.
Book a tour
2 – Wait Pool Application
After you have had a tour, you are welcome to fill out the wait pool application. If we have space available in a class, we will contact you to invite you to meet with our Principal and register your child(ren). We will evaluate the wait pool in March, June, and November.
Wait Pool Application
4 – Education Assessment
The Learning Support team assesses all new students from Senior Kindergarten to grade 8 after the registration form is completed with the required documents and finances received. Additional testing is completed as needed throughout the year.
Tuition.
OCS families pledge a yearly amount to our school based on the number of children that attend. The true cost of what we provide is subsidized through fundraising and donations.
The cost of providing Christ-centered education at Ottawa Christian School is funded by the parents of children enrolled in the school and by the supporting community. Tuition is evaluated and set yearly by the OCS Board of Directors and approved by the school membership.
Our tuition rates are very competitive with the rates of other Christian Schools in Ontario and lower than most independent schools in the Ottawa area.
The revenue derived from tuition does not cover the total cost of providing a high-quality Christian education. Membership fees, donations, fundraisers, other events, and volunteering all help to reduce the cost borne by parents. All families are expected to participate in fund-raising projects and the volunteer effort that is required to operate the school.
Tuition Rates.
| Number of Children | 2023-2024 Tuition Rate | Additional 3-Day SK/JK Child |
|---|---|---|
| 3-day SK/JK | 8,200 | 10,600 |
| 1 full-time | 13,400 | 15,800 |
| 2 full-time | 17,400 | 18,900 |
| 3 full-time | 19,900 | 20,500 |
| 4+ full-time | 20,900 | 20,900 |
The above rate is an all-inclusive tuition rate. Payments for tuition can be paid in full or in 10-month installments by Pre-Authorized Debit (preferred) or post-dated cheques starting July 2023 – April 2024. Alternative payment schedules can be made. Please email: registrationfinance@ocschool.org.
New Families
A new family registration fee of $600 will be added in addition to the tuition fees. You will be required to pay 1/10th of the total tuition fees upfront as a deposit. Should you decide to cancel your registration after your payment is made, a non-refundable deposit of $250 will be applied against your initial deposit. Your entire deposit will be refunded if your admission is denied.
Net After Tax Cost
The Ottawa Christian School Association is recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency as a registered charity. A portion of the tuition fees are deemed a donation which is tax-deductible. For your convenience, we have included below a Net-After Tax Cost Calculation Table which outlines the return amount you will receive for your tuition fees.
| 1 Child | 2 Children | 3 Children | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Rate | 13,400 | 17,400 | 19,900 |
| Estimated Cost of Education* | 5,592 | 11,184 | 16,776 |
| Donation Amount | 7,808 | 6,216 | 3,124 |
| Taxes | |||
| Federal Tax Credit 29%1 | 2,236 | 1,775 | 878 |
| Provincial Tax Credit 11%2 | 859 | 681 | 336 |
| Total Return Amount | 3,095 | 2,456 | 1,214 |
| Net After-Tax Cost | 10,305 | 14,944 | 18,686 |
* Based on the 2020/2021 FY. This is subject to change on a yearly basis.
1 15% on first $200, 29% on the remaining portion.
2 5.05% on first $200, 11.16% on the remaining portion.