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We know the cost of an independent school education is significant and many factors are important to families when researching the available options. CES is proud to provide great value for our tuition and keep the cost below that of many area schools.

We offer need-based financial aid, designed to make a CES education accessible to families who wish to go through our admission process.

Why CES? Learn more.

2025-2026 Application is Open!

Application Dates:

Application due date for new students - February 3, 2025
Financial aid application due date for new families - February 3, 2025
Notification date for applicant families - February 28, 2025

Please note: we have a one-time new student fee of $500. Tuition insurance is required for all families on a payment plan (unless choosing the annual "pay in full" option).

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2025-2026 Tuition and Fees

Preschool (2s & 3s)

Preschool 2s and 3s		10 Month Academic Year Tuition	12 Month Year-Round Tuition
Half Day	3 Days per Week	$9,100	$10,288
Half Day	5 Days per Week	$14,765	$16,745
Full Day	3 Days per Week	$12,715	$14,695
Full Day	5 Days per Week	$21,010	$24,310

All fees are included in Preschool Tuition.

*Please note for the Year-Round option: we will be closed for 2 weeks each August for deep cleaning and organization in preparation for the new school year beginning in the fall.

Preschool (PreKindergarten)

PreKindergarten	10 Month Academic Year Tuition	12 Month Year-Round Tuition
5 Half Days per Week	$15,790	$17,770
5 Full Days per Week	$22,130	$25,430

All fees are included in Preschool Tuition.

*Please note for the Year-Round option: we will be closed for 2 weeks each August for deep cleaning and organization in preparation for the new school year beginning in the fall.

Kindergarten - Grade 8

Grade	Base Tuition per Student	Activity Fee	Total Tuition
Kindergarten - Grade 6	$24,810	$600	$25,410
Grade 7		$800	$25,610
Grade 8
		$1,200	$26,010

Tuition Discounts & Financial Aid

Financial Application Deadlines

Returning Families: December 31, 2024

New Families: February 3, 2025

Financial Aid

Christ Episcopal School understands the significant cost of an independent school education for families who seek the strong academic program, close student-teacher interaction and values-centered community that CES provides. To help make a CES education possible, the school offers need-based tuition assistance to current and incoming Kindergarten - 8th Grade families. All current and prospective K - 8th Grade families are welcome to apply for financial aid. CES is delighted to offer financial aid to make a CES education affordable for families who would otherwise be unable to enroll their children at the school.

Application for financial aid is confidential and is separate from the admission process. Christ Episcopal School accepts students based on merit and their potential to be successful at the school. Financial aid awards are granted after a student is offered admission to the school. CES uses the TADS financial aid system to determine awards. To submit a financial aid application and access additional award information, visit the TADS Financial Aid Application.

Tuition Discounts

Limited tuition discounts of up to 10% may be provided for the following reasons:

The student is the younger sibling of another current student
The student is an active parishioner at Christ Episcopal Church
The student has a parent or guardian who is an active member of the U.S. military or who is a first responder
Staff of the church or school may receive a discount
The student has a parent or guardian who is an employee of the City of Rockville

Early Bird Discount (returning students)

$250 for contracts signed by February 21, 2025
$500 for contracts signed by February 21, 2025 and full tuition received by April 1, 2025

Payment Schedule

Tuition is paid over a 10 month period. Tuition insurance is required for all families unless selecting the single annual payment ("pay in full") plan.

Payments can be be scheduled in the following manner:

1 Annual Payment
2 Semi-annual Payments (tuition insurance required)
4 Quarterly Payments (tuition insurance required)
10 Monthly Payments (tuition insurance required)

All tuition payments are made through the TADS billing system.

Christ Episcopal School has been recognized as a Finalist in the "Best of Bethesda" Readers' Poll in five categories!

Best Private School for Academics
Best Private School for Music & Arts
Best Private School (Lower School)
Best Private School with Religious Affiliation
Best Preschool

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