As an independent Christian school, Maple Ridge Christian School receives only 40-50% of the government funding that public schools do. Combined with tuition, this funding covers our day-to-day operational expenses.
2026-27 Annual Tuition Rates for Domestic Students
| Grade of eldest child | 1 Child | 2 Children | 3 Children | 4 or More Children |
| Grade K-5 | 9,720 | 12,360 | 14,400 | 15,840 |
| Grade 6-8 | 11,640 | 14,160 | 16,560 | 17,760 |
| Grade 9-12 | 13,320 | 16,080 | 18,720 | 19,440 |
A portion of your tuition is tax deductible. Charitable donation receipts are issued in February. MRCS adheres to Canada Revenue Agency guidelines for tax receipts.
International Students: The information on this page is for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who do not need English-language learning support. Please contact our International Student office regarding fees, tuition rates, and payment options for international students and those who need English-language learning support.
How to Determine Your Annual Tuition Rate
- Find the grade of your eldest child.
- Follow across to the column that indicates the total number of children you would like to enrol at MRCS.
The following are included in tuition:
- Textbooks and regularly occurring field trips are included in tuition.
- School supplies for kindergarten to grade 5 are included in tuition.
- Training and participation on extracurricular athletics teams and the drama production are included in tuition.
Additional Fees
Families should note these additional fees:
- Application fee: non-refundable fee of $200 is required from all new families applying to the school.
- Re-registration fee: The annual re-registration fee for current families is $100 per family if paid before November 15 and $200 if paid after November 15.
- Out-of-School Care Program: fees are not included in tuition. Learn more about our Out-of-School Care program.
Other possible fees:
- School supplies for grade 6 and up
- Rental of band instrument for grade 7 and up
- High School Spring Break service trip
- Grade 12 grad trip
- Optional hot “fun” lunch (operated twice a month by parent volunteers)
- Grade 8 Middle school grad hoodie
- High School yearbook
- Travel expenses for extra-ordinary out-of-town athletics event
Payment
Payment Options
Families have the following options for paying tuition:
- one payment
- two equal payments
- monthly automatic withdrawal beginning in July before the September school year begins
We do not currently have scholarships and tuition aid available.
Acceptable Methods of Payment
- PAD – Pre-Authorized Payment (with signed pre-authorized form)
- Cheque (post-dated cheques): One payment (due on July 1) or two payments (due on July 1 and January 1)
Tax Receipt
As Maple Ridge Christian School is a registered society in British Columbia, a portion of your tuition is considered a donation to a non-profit organization by Canada Revenue Agency and you will receive a tax receipt in February for this portion.
