#WEAREMONTESSORI
#WEAREMONTESSORI
While Montessori education is a commitment to your child’s lifelong learning, there are many other factors to consider — ranging from the school facility and resources for students to faculty-to-student ratios, and even the quality of teachers — and it is also important to understand tuition and fees.
We believe the following amounts should cover the full cost of a school day — a class-leading education, child-care and accommodations, such as organic, hot lunch, school supplies, as well as most field trips, parent education seminars, and other ancillary expenses. Therefore, we do not ask for other financial contributions to operate.
| Programs South Loop Campus | All Day 7:30am-6:30pm | Extended Day 7:30am-5:00pm | School Day 8:00am-3:30pm | Half Day 8:00am-12:30pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant 8 weeks to 15 months ENROLL | $2,650 | $2,495 | $2,415 | $2,295 |
| Toddler 15 to 24 months ENROLL | $2,345 | $2,190 | $2,105 | $1,990 |
| Pre-Primary 24 to 47 months ENROLL | $2,295 | $2,140 | $2,060 | $1,940 |
| Primary 3 to 6 years ENROLL | $2,060 | $1,905 | $1,820 | $1,705 |
| Elementary 6 to 9 years ENROLL | $1,940 | $1,785 | $1,705 | Not Offered |
| Programs Uptown-Andersonville Campus | All Day 7:30am-6:30pm | Extended Day 7:30am-5:00pm | School Day 8:00am-3:30pm | Half Day 8:00am-12:30pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant 8 weeks to 15 months ENROLL | $2,465 | $2,320 | $2,245 | $2,135 |
| Toddler 15 to 24 months ENROLL | $2,180 | $2,035 | $1,960 | $1,850 |
| Pre-Primary 24 to 47 months ENROLL | $2,135 | $1,990 | $1,915 | $1,805 |
| Primary 3 to 6 years ENROLL | $1,915 | $1,770 | $1,695 | $1,585 |
| Elementary 6 to 9 years ENROLL | $1,805 | $1,660 | $1,585 | Not Offered |
Administrative Application Fee: $75
Security Deposit: One month of tuition (based on program/schedule requested), which is retained by the school during enrollment and applied to your child’s last days in our programs, in line with our 90-day withdrawal notice policy.
Additional costs: May include class trips, educational visits, and special events.
In many independent schools, an annual fund or some form of mandatory giving is put in place to finance growth initiatives or even simple improvements and student resources. At American Montessori Academy, we not only have been fortunate to avoid other such requests for financial contribution, but have achieved tremendous growth and milestones without having to burden families with additional costs.
Please Contact Us for details related to reduced tuition (including reduced rates for prepaid tuition discounts and eldest sibling rates).
Financial Aid at American Montessori Academy is provided through the Illinois Action for Children / DHS Child Care Assistance Program. We are also a provider under the GSA / Army Fee Assistance program for eligible military families.
Please use the Child Care Assistance Program Eligibility Calculator to determine eligibility and get an estimated calculation of available aid under the Illinois Action for Children / DHS Child Care Assist Program.
Please Contact Us to submit any questions you may have regarding financial aid.
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