Tuition & Fees
Affordability
For many families, investing in an independent school education requires careful financial planning. The Montessori School of Lake Forest is committed to sustaining an economically diverse community by assisting qualified families who, without aid, have no other resources with which to meet the full cost of an education at MSLF. Each family is unique, and we are here to help you determine the best plan for this important investment.
Our Financial Aid program is need-based, not merit-based. Families who are seeking financial aid may ask for further information from the Executive Director.
Tuition and Fees
Both School Year and Full Year contracts are available.
- Our School Year contract comprises a traditional school year from late-August through early-June.
- MSLF offers a full year option for Toddler and Primary students, to provide consistency throughout the year. The Full Year contract includes MSLF’s summer program, as well as attendance during Club Days (Winter Break, Spring Break, minor holidays, etc.). Please see school calendar for a listing of all Club Days.
Tuition is payable in full, twice-per-year (August and December) or monthly via ACH, check, or credit card.
2024-2025 Tuition Rates
School Year
Our school year option follows a traditional schedule. Additional care options are available.
TODDLER (15 months - 3 years)
| Program | Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day | 8:45 am - noon | $12,600 |
| - Half Day + Morning Care | 7:30 am - noon | $14,370 |
| School Day | 8:45 am - 3:00 pm | $18,830 |
| - School Day + Morning Care | 7:30 am - 3:00 pm | $20,600 |
| - School Day + Afternoon Care | 8:45 am - 6:00 pm | $22,400 |
| - School Day + Morning and Afternoon Care | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm | $24,170 |
PRIMARY (3 - 6 years)
| Program | Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day | 8:45 am - noon | $12,130 |
| - Half Day + Morning Care | 7:30 am - noon | $13,740 |
| - Half Day + Lunch^ | 8:45 am - 1:00 pm | $14,780 |
| - Half Day + Morning Care + Lunch | 7:30 am - 1:00 pm | $16,390 |
| School Day | 8:45 am - 3:00 pm | $18,200 |
| - School Day + Morning Care | 7:30 am - 3:00 pm | $19,810 |
| - School Day + Afternoon Care | 8:45 am - 6:00 pm | $21,300 |
| - School Day + Morning and Afternoon Care | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm | $22,910 |
ELEMENTARY (6 - 12 years | GRADES 1-6)
| Program | Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| School Day | 8:45 am - 3:00 pm | $18,720 |
| - School Day + Morning Care | 7:30 am - 3:00 pm | $20,330 |
| - School Day + Afternoon Care | 8:45 am - 6:00 pm | $21,820 |
| - School Day + Morning and Afternoon Care | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm | $23,430 |
ADOLESCENT (12 - 14 years | grades 7-8)
| Program | Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| School Day | 8:45 am - 3:00 pm | $19,470 |
Full Year
At MSLF, we offer a full year option for Toddler and Primary students, to provide consistency throughout the year. The Full Year contract includes MSLF’s summer program, as well as attendance during Club Days (Winter Break, Spring Break, minor holidays, etc.). Please see school calendar for a listing of all Club Days.
TODDLER (15 months - 3 years)
| Program | Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day | 8:45 am - noon | $16,956 |
| - Half Day + Morning Care | 7:30 am - noon | $19,140 |
| School Day | 8:45 am - 3:00 pm | $24,216 |
| - School Day + Morning Care | 7:30 am - 3:00 pm | $26,400 |
| - School Day + Afternoon Care | 8:45 am - 6:00 pm | $28,620 |
| - School Day + Morning and Afternoon Care | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm | $30,804 |
PRIMARY (3 - 6 years)
| Program | Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day | 8:45 am - noon | $16,404 |
| - Half Day + Morning Care | 7:30 am - noon | $18,456 |
| - Half Day + Lunch^ | 8:45 am - 1:00 pm | $19,704 |
| - Half Day + Morning Care + Lunch | 7:30 am - 1:00 pm | $21,756 |
| School Day | 8:45 am - 3:00 pm | $23,604 |
| - School Day + Morning Care | 7:30 am - 3:00 pm | $25,656 |
| - School Day + Afternoon Care | 8:45 am - 6:00 pm | $27,636 |
| - School Day + Morning and Afternoon Care | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm | $29,688 |
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