Welcome!! Thank you for your interest in The Canterbury Episcopal School. Choosing a school is an important step for your family; please know that we want to help in every way that we can. Canterbury seeks families who value the benefits of a demanding, independent school education and are prepared to actively support their children through a collaborative educational process. Students are evaluated on the basis of school records, academic testing, interviews, and teacher recommendations. Extracurricular talents and interests are an integral component of the student's admissions profile.
Click here to download an Admissions Application. (in PDF form) Click here to download an Enrollment Contract. (in PDF form) Click here to download a Re-Enrollment Contract. (in PDF form)
We encourage families to schedule an appointment to tour the campus and discuss opportunities for admission at all grade levels. Please join us to see first hand all of the innovative and exciting things happening here in our school community. The best way to learn whether Canterbury is a good fit for you and your child is to spend time on campus visiting classes and talking with students and faculty.
Work in the Admissions Department is in full swing for the coming school year. To arrange a visit or request detailed information about applying for admission to Canterbury , please call us at 972-572-7200 ext. 108 or e-mail billupsr@thecanterburyschool.org.
The Canterbury Episcopal School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, class, or religion in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid decisions, and other school-administered programs. The school strives to build a diverse community of learners.
Complete an inquiry form, and we'll help to arrange an informal tour of Canterbury 's campus and answer questions about Canterbury 's programs at particular grade levels of interest. You'll find the inquiry form here , or you may or wish to e-mail us at billupsr@thecanterburyschool.org. Prospective families may also choose to inquire over the telephone by calling the Canterbury school office 972.572.7200. Nothing communicates the distinctiveness of The Canterbury Episcopal School and its community better than time spent visiting the campus.
Application
Complete an admissions application and send it to the Canterbury School Office with $125. application fee. Prospective families may request an application from billupsr@thecanterburyschool.org , call us at 972.572.7200, or download the admissions application here . Parents will also be required to fill out an Enrollment Contract.
Testing
January and February testing dates and times are available from the Canterbury School Office. Late applicants' testing can be scheduled by appointment with Division Heads:
Lower School (Grades K-5) – Mr. Wilton Banks, banksw@thecanterburyschool.org or 972.572.7200 ext. 105
Upper School (Grades 6-12) – Mr. Jeff Hebert, hebertj@thecanterburyschool.org or 972.572.7200 ext. 103
Student Visit and Interview
Prospective students for grade six and higher are invited to visit for a full school day as Canterbury 's guest. An interview with the Division Head will be arranged to allow the prospective student to become better acquainted with the school.
Recommendations, Records, and Questionnaires
For grades two and higher, Canterbury provides recommendation forms and a Record Release Authorization Form for parents to give to the applicant's school. In addition, Canterbury encourages prospective Middle School and Upper School students to complete both student and family questionnaires and submit a writing sample/personal essay. Prospective families may download the recommendations, release form, andquestionnaires or request the forms from billupsr@thecanterburyschool.org.
Decisions
The Canterbury Episcopal School has adopted a rolling admissions policy. The School will seek to render admissions decisions within seven days after a student's admissions file is complete. Canterbury will offer admission to qualified students whenever spaces are available; otherwise, qualified students will be placed in a waiting pool. When openings occur, all of the applications in the waiting pool for that grade are reviewed, and a student is chosen to fill the opening.
When you have questions, please contact Canterbury 's Main School Office directly: 972.572.7200.
Canterbury requires a $125. application fee to begin the admissions process.
2008/2009 Tuition:
Kindergarten (full day)
$7,570.00
Grades 1-2
$8,950.00
Grades 3-5
$9,200.00
Grades 6-8
$9,830.00
Grades 9-12
$10,550.00
Notes:
Each February, Canterbury families submit a Re-enrollment Contract and pay a $650 Enrollment Fee (that counts toward tuition) to secure their child's place for the coming school year.
Many choose to pay tuition on a ten-payment plan (April-January); Canterbury also offers full-year and half-year payment options. Please contact the Finance Office for more details.
Tuition includes: textbooks (Grades K-2); technology equipment and access; field trips/retreats; Middle and Upper School athletics (coaches, uniforms, field rental); co-curricular activities.
Generous tuition assistance is available. Please contact the Finance Office for details.
Click here for the full Tuition and Fees Schedule.
AFFORDING A CANTERBURY EDUCATION
A Canterbury education is a major investment in your child's future, and the school stands ready to assist families to meet this commitment. The Canterbury Episcopal School is devoted to the principle that qualified students should be able to attend the school regardless of ability to pay.
Each year, the Canterbury Financial Aid Committee awards grants to families to help defray the cost of independent education. All awards are made on the basis of need. It is expected that all families must make this educational experience a first priority, both in time and attention spent with their children as well as in their budgeting of financial resources.
The Canterbury Episcopal School uses the services of FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment in Lincoln , Nebraska to determine need. The report of financial need computed by FACTS is used by the Canterbury Committee to determine how much aid to grant.
Contact the Finance Office (Mack Bridges) for a Financial Aid Packet. The Grant & Aid Assessment Application must be sent to FACTS by April 15, 2008 (through mail or on-line at the FACTS website). All applications and financial aid documents are kept strictly confidential. Financial assistance may be offered only after determining that all resources of the parents are insufficient to meet the student's total educational expenses. Awards are made by the Canterbury Financial Aid Committee beginning in early April. Financial assistance is granted strictly on the basis of demonstrated need.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Finance Office.
