Seneca Academy

Preserving the Wonder of Childhood

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Elementary Tuition & Fees

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Elementary Tuition (2023-2024)

Elementary Grades K-5$22,850

Fees/Deposit

Application Fee (new students only)$60
Seneca Academy Parent Association (SAPA) Dues$60
Tuition Deposit for Re-enrollment (all current students)
Applied to tuition for 2023-2024
$1,000

All fees are per year unless otherwise noted.
Additional fees may be required for clubs or other special activities.
Extended care fees upon request.

Elementary Tuition Plans and Payment

Students are registered for the entire school year. No deduction is made for absence or withdrawal.  Upon enrollment, a non-refundable tuition deposit of $1,000.00 is due.

The Seneca Academy Parents Association (SAPA) dues will be added to your tuition agreement or paid directly to SAPA with the one-pay plan.

Tuition may be paid in one, two, or ten installments. There will be a $100 tuition discount when the total annual tuition is paid by May 15. Enrolling in the Seneca Academy tuition management program is required for any applicant who will be paying in installments. The two-payment option is scheduled for May and November, and the ten-payment option is from May through February (only available if enrolled by April).

The Materials/Activity Fee of $350 is included in the tuition package.

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Financial Aid

Financial aid is available from Seneca Academy. Click here to find out more about financial aid at Seneca Academy.

Family Discount

Families with two students in Seneca Academy (in preschool or elementary) will receive a $500 family discount. Families with three or more students in preschool or elementary will receive a $750 family discount.

Seneca Academy provides an engaging, challenging, inquiry-based education in a nurturing and diverse environment as an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) World School.

15601 Germantown Road, Darnestown, MD 20874
Phone: (301) 869-3728 • Fax (301) 869-3348

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Fully authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization as a Primary Years Program World School
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Thank you!

You have successfully submitted your Parent’s Day Out application for the 2020-2021 school year! Once again, we appreciate you being a part of the Seneca Academy village.

 

Thank you so much for your sponsorship of Seneca Academy’s 2020 auction and gala, “Around the World.” Because of you and other generous supporters, we are able to continue serving the children and families in our school as well as the community at large. We appreciate your gift to help us preserve the wonder of childhood for years to come!

 

Thank you so much for your donation to Seneca Academy’s 2020 auction and gala, “Around the World.” Because of you and other generous supporters, we are able to continue serving the children and families in our school as well as the community at large. We appreciate your gift to help us preserve the wonder of childhood for years to come!