Tuition and Fees: Investing in Your Child’s Future
At Académie Marie-Claire, we believe that the quality of your child’s education should be fully transparent. Tuition varies by program level, and we encourage every family to contact us directly to receive current fee schedules and discuss payment options.
Quality Education, Clearly Explained
At Académie Marie-Claire, tuition is an investment in your child‘s future — and we want you to understand exactly what that investment covers before you ever pick up the phone.
What Tuition Covers
Tuition at Académie Marie-Claire is comprehensive. Included in the annual fee:
- Full Academic Instruction by Subject-Area Specialists
- Daily Hot Lunch (Entrée, Main Course, and Dessert) and Afternoon Snack
- Afternoon Daycare Until Approximately 6:30 PM
- Care During Pedagogical Days
- After-School Homework Help with Teachers
- Access to All School Facilities Including Gymnasium, Science Lab, and Outdoor Fields
- Extracurricular Activity Participation (Standard Program)
Tuition Structure
Tuition varies based on program level:
Families enrolling more than one child may be eligible for a sibling discount. Please contact the admissions office for current rates.
What Your Tuition Includes
Most private schools charge tuition for instruction alone. At Académie Marie-Claire, tuition is comprehensive. When you enroll your child, the following are included in your annual fee:
- Full academic instruction by dedicated subject-area specialists — one teacher per discipline, at every level
- Music and visual arts instruction — taught by specialists and fully integrated as core academic subjects, not optional add-ons
- Weekly professional animation sessions (Preschool program) — included in tuition at no additional cost
- A fresh, home-cooked hot lunch every school day — entrée, main course, and dessert, prepared daily by our own kitchen staff
- An afternoon snack, every day
- Extended daycare until approximately 6:30 PM
- Care on pedagogical days — so your schedule is covered year-round
- After-school homework help supervised by teachers
- Access to all campus facilities: gymnasium, science laboratory, outdoor astroturf field, arts studios, and technology rooms
- Standard extracurricular activity participation
- Annual RL-24 tax receipt issued automatically to every enrolled family — not all private schools provide this, but at Académie Marie-Claire it is standard practice
Tuition By Program Level
Fees vary depending on your child’s program:
- Preschool & Educational Daycare (Ages 2–4)
- Kindergarten — Maternelle 4 ans & Maternelle 5 ans
- Elementary School (Grades 1–6)
- Secondary School (Secondary I–V)
Current tuition rates are updated annually. To receive the fee schedule for your child’s program level, don’t hesitate to contact our admissions office directly. We are happy to walk you through everything.
Sibling Discount
Families enrolling more than one child at Académie Marie-Claire are eligible for a sibling discount. Contact us for details.
Flexible Payment Plans
We understand that private school tuition is a significant commitment. Académie Marie-Claire offers flexible payment plan options to help families manage fees in a way that works for them. Financial assistance options may also be available. We encourage you to speak with our admissions team about your situation—we are committed to finding a solution that works.
Quebec Tax Credit & RL-24 Slip
Every family enrolled at Académie Marie-Claire receives an RL-24 slip at the end of the tax year — automatically, without having to request it. This is not something all private schools provide, but at Académie Marie-Claire it is standard practice. The RL-24 allows you to claim the Quebec private school tuition tax credit, which can meaningfully reduce your net annual cost. Use our calculator below to estimate your savings.
Private school education may cost less than you think.
Québec families may recover up to 78% of tuition through the provincial Child Care Tax Credit — making Académie Marie-Claire more accessible than many families realize.
Maximum credit for qualifying families
Minimum net elementary tuition
(after maximum credit)
Minimum credit — all income levels qualify
Your personal tax credit estimator
Select your income bracket and program to see your estimated net tuition
Cela représente environ 164 $/mois net — pour une éducation privée complète avec enseignants spécialisés, immersion trilingue, repas chauds et garderie jusqu'à 18h30.
| Family income / Revenu familial | Credit % | Elementary net / Primaire net | Kindergarten net / Maternelle net | Daycare net / Garderie net |
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Ready to take the next step? We are ready for you.
Schedule a campus visit or begin your application today. Spaces are limited — priority is given to siblings of current students.
Additional Fees
The following items are not included in base tuition and may involve additional costs:
- Non-refundable application fee: $200
- School uniform (available through La Maison Lemira, our official supplier)
- Personal school supplies (can be ordered conveniently through the school)
- Optional extracurricular activities beyond the standard program
- Class outings and field trips
International Student Tuition
Tuition rates for international students may differ from those for domestic students, depending on whether or not support services are warranted. Please get in touch with our admissions office directly for details specific to your situation.
Payment Options
Académie Marie-Claire offers flexible payment plans to accommodate different family situations. Financial assistance options may also be available. We encourage families to discuss their specific circumstances with the admissions office — we are committed to finding solutions that work.
Request Current Fee Schedule
Ready to take the next step? Contact our admissions team to receive the current tuition schedule for your child‘s program level, ask about payment plans, or book a campus visit.
- Phone: 514-697-9995
- Email: info@amcedu.ca
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM