2025-2026 Tuition and Fees

Private school tuition can be prohibitive for some families. If your child is a new, ideal candidate for a Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School education or a current student, we can help. We are committed to making STS accessible to as many families as possible. Last year, thanks to our donors, we distributed more than $550,000 in financial assistance to students.

Review our financial help and scholarship programs.

Tuition at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School

Do you wonder where your tuition dollars go? See 11 ways tuition is used at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School.

Please note that, to simplify administrative and payment processes, mandatory transportation (ie, field trips) and technology fees are included in the total tuition outlined below. All tuition and fees are shown in CAD. 

Domestic Student Tuition

This information is for the current 2025-2026 school year.

Applies to students living in Alberta who reside with at least one parent who is authorized to work in Canada.

International Student Tuition

This information is for the current 2025-2026 school year.

Applies to students living in Alberta who are not accompanied by at least one foreign national parent who is authorized to work or study in Canada.

STAND School Tuition 

This information is for the current 2025-2026 school year.

Are tuition and fees refundable?

STS will self-insure families for tuition remission only due to an involuntary job transfer. The insurance fee is $100, and optional registration will be available during enrolment. Fees, however, are non-refundable.

Fees

Here’s an outline of fees and other expenses to expect, outside of tuition. 

Registration

There’s a one-time registration fee of $3,500. You’ll pay that upon your initial acceptance into STS to reserve your spot. The registration fee is separate from tuition payments and isn’t applied to your tuition. 

Uniforms

Your uniform expenses will vary each year, depending on specific needs. The initial cost ranges from $800 to $1,000. In subsequent years, you’ll only need new items occasionally, so uniform costs can be dramatically reduced.

The required gym strip and our popular Spartan athletic wear are available at Tweeds and More, our on-campus store. You’ll also find quality consignment uniforms, some new uniform pieces, most accessories and useful STS items. 

Daily busing

There’s an optional daily bus service for $3,800 for the 2025-2026  school year. If you plan to use the service, we need your deposit on or before June 15 each year. You’ll receive your personalized bus schedule before the school year begins. Occasionally, seats are available to students who are not registered for daily busing.

Making payments

You can pay by cheque, VISA, MasterCard, American Express or with online banking. Credit card transactions are subject to a 2.4% convenience fee.