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Tuition

Tuition at HongDe Elementary School

HongDe Elementary is a not-for-profit school, and tuition fees cover the operating costs of the school, including teacher salaries, learning resources, and facility maintenance.

Investing in your child’s education at HongDe Elementary School means providing them with a unique, enriching experience that sets the foundation for future success. Here’s what our tuition includes:

Bilingual Education

We are the only bilingual Mandarin/English elementary school in Downtown Vancouver, offering your child the advantage of becoming fluent in both languages.

Fine Arts Focus

Our comprehensive Fine Arts focus nurtures creativity and self-expression through various art forms, ensuring a well-rounded education.

Small Class Sizes

We maintain small class sizes to provide personalized attention and foster a supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Regular Performances

Students have the opportunity to showcase their talents in regular performances, including our celebrated Year-End Performance.

Cultural Immersion

Our curriculum blends traditional Chinese and Western cultures, providing a rich and diverse learning experience that broadens students’ perspectives.

Field Trips

Our engaging field trips and inspiring guest speakers enhance classroom learning and expose students to real-world experiences and ideas.

Fees 

Explore the comprehensive fee structure at HongDe Elementary School, designed to support our commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience for every student.

Application Fee

$200 /A non-refundable application fee of $200 must be submitted with each application.

Tuition Fee

$16,800 /Domestic Students

Tuition Fee

$19,800 /International Students

Student Service Fee

$950 /per year

School Bus Fee (Round Trip)

$950 /per year

Learn more on our page – School Bus.

School Uniform

$400-500 /Estimated Cost
  • Uniforms are mandatory for all students.
  • Uniforms are ordered from and paid directly to our provider, Cambridge Uniforms.
  • Learn more on our page – School Uniform.

Medical Insurance - BC MSP

$75 /per month

Starting from Jan. 1, 2020, the mandatory BC MSP coverage fee for all international students is $75 per month.

Medical Insurance - Private Insurance

varies /month
International students with a study permit valid for six months or more are required to apply for the MSP (British Columbia’s health care coverage) upon arrival in British Columbia. During the application process, students will be enrolled and invoiced for the new health fee.
Please note that there is a waiting period before health-care coverage begins, which consists of the remainder of the month in which residency is established, plus an additional two months. To ensure continuous health coverage, international students should carry private insurance until the MSP coverage starts.

School Lunch Fee (Optional)

around $45 - $50 /per week

We are pleased to offer an optional school lunch service provided by our trusted vendor, Luvin’ Bites Food.

Luvin’ Bites is dedicated to delivering nutritious and healthy school lunches for our students.

For details on pricing and how to enroll in our lunch program, please contact the school office.

REFUND POLICY

All Students

  • All refund requests must be made in writing along with the submission of supplementary documents.
  • Refunds are processed under the name of the student’s parent unless an alternate request is submitted by the parent in writing.
  • No refund is granted if parents fail to disclose medical needs, special learning needs, or behavioral considerations.
  • If a student is required to discontinue studies due to expulsion, the student is not eligible for a refund of any amount paid to HongDe Elementary for the school year in which they were expelled. Additionally, a student isn’t eligible for a partial refund for any interruption to their studies due to disciplinary suspension or any other consequence arising from their misbehavior.
  • The cancellation of acceptance according to HongDe Elementary admission policy will result in the loss of any non-refundable deposit.
  • All fees paid are non-transferable to other HongDe families.
  • All refunds requested by wire transfer are subject to an administrative fee of $300. Banks may charge additional transaction fees.
  • Approved refund requests are processed within 4-6 weeks.

International Students (Visa Refusal)

  • International students who have been issued an official Letter of Acceptance from HongDe Elementary are not eligible for a refund unless the student’s Study Permit application has been denied by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
  • In the event of a Study Permit application denial, fees are fully refundable minus the administration fee of $300. To receive a refund, the following documents must be submitted:
    • Withdrawal Form
    • Request for Refund Form
    • Refusal Letter issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The date of the Refusal Letter must be subsequent to the issue date of the most recent Letter of Acceptance.

VISIT & ENROLL

For more information or assistance, please contact the Admissions Office at (604) 416-0386 or email us at info@hongdeschool.ca