Junior Kindergarten Cost

The Government of Alberta, in conjunction with the Government of Canada, have recently announced new funding that seeks to reduce childcare costs in Alberta, starting in 2022. The new funding initiative include two programs; operating grants and family subsidies.

Operating Grants

Operating grants will be provided to childcare centres, so that the centre can directly decrease fees. As GCA’s Junior Kindergarten program is operated under a daycare license, a few of GCA’s Junior Kindergarten programs are eligible for this funding, based on the number of monthly hours attended in those programs. The programs that are eligible include:

• Monday / Wednesday / Friday Full Day Program
• Tuesday / Thursday Full Day Program
• Monday through Friday Full Day Program

With these operating grants in place, GCA will be able to offer these prices:

*Subsidized Price is dependent upon the continuation of the Government’s Affordability Grant at its current rates, and dependent on hours attended. For the subsidized prices to take affect, the student must attend the program for at least the hours noted above every single month. If the number of hours are not attended, then the grant will be unavailable to GCA, and the price for that month will revert to the 22/23 Full Price. The difference in pricing will be automatically processed via PAP the following month.

Any questions regarding the subsidized pricing can be directed to Lyden Price (l.price@gcaschool.com) or Sheri Thwaites (s.thwaites@gcaschool.com).

Family Subsidies

The Alberta Government has also expanded eligibility for their childcare subsidy. This subsidy is calculated on a family by family basis, and is now available to families who make less than $180,000. These families can apply for the subsidy through the Government of Alberta’s website. GCA’s program is noted as ‘ABC Program’ in the application process.

If pursuing the Government of Alberta subsidy, any questions regarding the application process should be addressed directly to the Government Alberta support centre (1-877-644-9992). If a family is approved for a subsidy, that family should provide their letter of approval to Sheri Thwaites (s.thwaites@gcaschool.com) as soon as it is received, so that monthly fees can be adjusted in a timely manner.

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Kindergarten Cost

Tuition Fees (if paid by June 1) - $3085* Tuition Fees (if balance carried past June 1) - $3185* *Costs are for the 2022-23 school year

Grade 1 to 5 Cost

Tuition Fees (if paid by June 1) - $6285* Tuition Fees (if balance is carried past June 1) - $6385* *Costs are for the 2022-23 school year

Grade 6 Cost

Tuition Fees (if paid by June 1) - $6575** Tuition Fees (if balance carried past June 1) - $6675** **Includes cost of overnight outdoor education trip. Costs are for the 2022-23 school year.

Grade 7 to 8 Cost

Tuition Fees (if paid by June 1) - $7100** Tuition Fees (if balance carried past June 1) - $7200** **Includes cost of overnight outdoor education trip (Grade 7 only) and ski trip (Grade 7 and 8). Costs are for the 2022-23 school year.

Grade 9 Cost

Tuition Fees (if paid by June 1) - $7300** Tuition Fees (if balance carried past June 1) - $7400** Grade 9 Mission Trip - $600*** **Includes cost of overnight outdoor education trip in September and ski trip. Costs are for the 2022-23 school year. ***This amount is only a partial payment of the total cost of the trip. Further amounts are realized through fundraising projects organized throughout the school year by the Grade 9 students and their families. $600 deposit is non-refundable after May 31, 2022 (unless trip is cancelled). The cost of this trip is expected to be approximately $2,300.

Bussing Costs

Bussing is an additional cost*. One-way bussing is 70% of the listed cost. Bussing is available in the following areas: Zone 1 Communities Bridlewood, Evergreen, Millrise, Shawnee, Shawnessy, Silverado, Somerset, Sundance Zone 1 Kindergarten - $1780 ($148.33 monthly) One Child - $2730 ($227.50 monthly) Two Children - $4450 ($370.83 monthly) Three Children - $5120 ($426.67 monthly) Four Children - $5740 ($478.33 monthly) ​ Zone 2 Communities Auburn Bay, Chaparral, Cranston, Mahogany Zone 2 Kindergarten - $2000 ($166.67 monthly) One Child - $3050 ($254.17 monthly) Two Children - $5000 ($416.67 monthly) Three Children - $5850 ($487.50 monthly) Four Children - $6490 ($540.83 monthly) *Costs listed are for the 2022-23 school year

K- Gr 9 Tuition Fees & Family Discount Information

Tuition covers: - The cost of providing the Christian education program. - Includes "all day" field trips and one yearbook per student. The third child in the same family receives a 50% discount (this does NOT apply to Kindergarten), and any subsequent children receive a 100% discount on this amount (this DOES apply to Kindergarten). To receive these discounts, all applicable children must be attending GCA simultaneously. Any admission after September 30 may be subject to additional fees. Repeating Kindergarten students may be required to pay an additional fee of $2500 (paid in advance and refunded after September 30 if Alberta Education provides a second Kindergarten year of funding). Tuition includes all "day" field trips and one yearbook per student. For families new to GCA, there is an opportunity to apply for subsidized funding through an organization called the Prosser Foundation. Please see drop down menus below for specific grade costs.* *Costs are for the 2022-23 school year

Facility Fee

Our Facility Fee is a one-time, NON-REFUNDABLE fee that applies to all NEW Kindergarten to Grade 9 students. - First child: $2000 - Subsequent children: $500