Admissions : Application Process & Tuition

Application Process [top]

Application Form
Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. A non-refundable fee of $60 (day), $85 (domestic boarding), $160 (international boarding) must accompany the application, payable to Fox River Country Day School. After April 1, applications are put in the wait pool.

Student Visit
A class visit is required for all applicants.

School Records
These records must be received before a student can be considered for acceptance.
1. Photocopy of birth certificate or certificate of residency.
2. Photocopy of report cards or assessment reports.
3. Photocopy of results of any standardized test taken in the past three years.

International Students
All of the above and:
4. "Proof of Ability to Pay" forms.
5. Results from SLEP tests.



Statement of Fees [top]

School Tuition for school year, 2009-2010
Preschool 2 Days $3,600
Preschool M/W/F $4,470
Preschool M-F $5,960
Kindergarten $11,500
Grades 1-8 $12,850
 
Boarding Program (Room and Board only): Grades 5-8
5 Day $16,970
7 Day $22,600
ESL $7,260

Activity Fees: (Not included in Tuition; Billed separately in July)
Preschool-Kindergarten $240 (PSA, Activities)
Grade 1-5 $390 (PSA, Activities)
Grades 6-8 $750 (PSA, Activities, and Fall Trip)

Extended Care
This program is designed to provide extended hours for our Fox River students before and/or after the traditional school day ends. Extended Care begins at 7:00 a.m. and runs as late as 5:30 p.m.

Extended Care Pricing 2009-2010
Preschool 2 Days $3,590
Preschool M/W/F $3,840
Preschool M-F $5,240
Kindergarten $1,820
Grades 1-5 $1,800
Grades 6-8 $ 995

Tuition Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the tuition and fees is due with the Reservation Contract.

Tuition Payment Plans
Plan A: Payment in full due August 1, 2009, which entitles you to a 3% discount

Plan B: 10 monthly payments (with direct debit authorization) from August to May. The Guaranteed Tuition Refund Plan (5% of tuition and fees) is required.

Financial Assistance
Forms are available from the Admissions Office. See Financial Aid for details.


1600 Dundee Ave. | Elgin, IL 60120 | phone: 847-888-7910 | fax: 847-888-7947
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