It is the intention of the Oakland Steiner School that each child be able to attend Oakland Steiner School, regardless of the family’s financial ability. We strive to keep our costs reasonable and, through careful planning and cost-effective measures, we are proud to be able to provide a high quality independent school education at a tuition level within reach of a range of families. In addition, Tuition Assistance is also available for those who qualify. For more information, contact Lisa Peyser at lisap@oaklandsteiner.org or 248 299-8755.
School Program and 2016-17 Tuition
Tuition is based on the academic school year. Please refer to our school calendar for start and end dates.
For new families enrolling later in the year, adjustments are made to prorate tuition based on the enrollment date.
Parent & Child Classes (per session) tuition varies according to session length.
2016-17 Tuition Rates
Children's Center Program includes Preschool and Multi-age Kindergarten classes.
Tuition Rates by program schedule
-Children's Center Pre-K, 2 Mornings, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, $3,900 for the academic school year
(2 1/2 to 4 year old)
-Children's Center Pre-K, 2 Full Days, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm*, $5,150 for the academic school year
(2 1/2 to 4 year old)
-Children's Center, Pre-K and Kindergarten, 3 Mornings, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, $5,450 for the academic school yr (2 1/2 to 6 year old)
-Children's Center Pre-K and Kindergarten, 3 Full Days, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm*, $7,600 for the academic school yr (2 1/2 to 6 year old)
-Children's Center Pre-K and Kindergarten, 5 Mornings, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, $7,350, for the academic school yr (2 1/2 to 6 year old)
-Children's Center Pre-K and Kindergarten, 5 Full Days, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm* $10,300 for the academic school yr. (2 1/2 to 6 year old)
Grades & Middle School (8:30 AM-3:15 PM)
Grades 1-5 $12,250 for the academic school year
Grades 6-8 $12,500 for the academic school year
Tuition is based on the academic school year. Please refer to our school calendar for start and end dates.
For new families enrolling later in the year, adjustments are made to prorate tuition based on the enrollment date.
Parent & Child Classes (per session) tuition varies according to session length.
2016-17 Tuition Rates
Children's Center Program includes Preschool and Multi-age Kindergarten classes.
- Pre-school class age range 2 1/2 to 4 years old
- Kindergarten class age range 4 to 6 years old.
- The Morning only schedule is 8:30-12:30 pm
- The Full Day schedule is 8:30-3:15 Link to additional information about the Children's Center Program.
- The before and after school enrichment program is offered, 7:30 am - 8:30 am and 3:15 pm to 6:00 pm.
Tuition Rates by program schedule
-Children's Center Pre-K, 2 Mornings, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, $3,900 for the academic school year
(2 1/2 to 4 year old)
-Children's Center Pre-K, 2 Full Days, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm*, $5,150 for the academic school year
(2 1/2 to 4 year old)
-Children's Center, Pre-K and Kindergarten, 3 Mornings, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, $5,450 for the academic school yr (2 1/2 to 6 year old)
-Children's Center Pre-K and Kindergarten, 3 Full Days, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm*, $7,600 for the academic school yr (2 1/2 to 6 year old)
-Children's Center Pre-K and Kindergarten, 5 Mornings, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, $7,350, for the academic school yr (2 1/2 to 6 year old)
-Children's Center Pre-K and Kindergarten, 5 Full Days, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm* $10,300 for the academic school yr. (2 1/2 to 6 year old)
Grades & Middle School (8:30 AM-3:15 PM)
Grades 1-5 $12,250 for the academic school year
Grades 6-8 $12,500 for the academic school year
Application Fee
A one-time, non-refundable application fee of $75 per student is due upon application. After acceptance, a signed Tuition and Enrollment Agreement and tuition deposit are required to reserve a place in the appropriate class.
Payment Plan Options
We are pleased to offer four tuition payment plan options: Annual, Semi-Annual, Quarterly, and Monthly (over 10 months). Selection of a payment plan is made on your Tuition & Enrollment Agreement. The payment schedule is from June to March.
Additional Fees
Additional fees may arise at parent expense, if tutoring, external consultations, or special services which the school does not provide are recommended. Other expenses include musical instrument rentals, private music lessons (see below), and class trips.
Music Lessons
Instrumental music is an integral part of the curriculum. In grade three, string classes begin. Rental or purchase of an instrument and payment for lessons are the responsibility of the family. Link to additional information.
Enrichment Program: Before School Care and After School Care
* Before and after school care is available for all enrolled children in the Grades and the Children’s Center.
Charges for Before School Care and After School Care are billed separately from the tuition. Link to additional information about the before and after school enrichment program.
School Calendar
The tuition is based on the full school year. The school year is typically from the Tuesday after Labor Day through typically the second week of June. Link to school calendar.
For enrollment after the school year has started, tuition is prorated base on the enrollment start date.
A one-time, non-refundable application fee of $75 per student is due upon application. After acceptance, a signed Tuition and Enrollment Agreement and tuition deposit are required to reserve a place in the appropriate class.
Payment Plan Options
We are pleased to offer four tuition payment plan options: Annual, Semi-Annual, Quarterly, and Monthly (over 10 months). Selection of a payment plan is made on your Tuition & Enrollment Agreement. The payment schedule is from June to March.
- If the Annual option is chosen payment due 6/1;
- Semi-annual option payments due 6/1 and 11/1;
- Quarterly Option payments are due 6/10, 9/10, 12/10, 3/10 and a $15 service fee per payment per family;
- Monthly Option payments are due 6/10, 7/10, 8/10, 9/10, 11/10, 12/10, 1/10, 2/10, 3/10 and a $15 service fee per payment per family.
Additional Fees
Additional fees may arise at parent expense, if tutoring, external consultations, or special services which the school does not provide are recommended. Other expenses include musical instrument rentals, private music lessons (see below), and class trips.
Music Lessons
Instrumental music is an integral part of the curriculum. In grade three, string classes begin. Rental or purchase of an instrument and payment for lessons are the responsibility of the family. Link to additional information.
Enrichment Program: Before School Care and After School Care
* Before and after school care is available for all enrolled children in the Grades and the Children’s Center.
Charges for Before School Care and After School Care are billed separately from the tuition. Link to additional information about the before and after school enrichment program.
School Calendar
The tuition is based on the full school year. The school year is typically from the Tuesday after Labor Day through typically the second week of June. Link to school calendar.
For enrollment after the school year has started, tuition is prorated base on the enrollment start date.
