Admissions
Thank you for your interest in our programs at Westmont Montessori School. We are offering tours at this time for all programs: Early Years (3 and 4 year-olds and Kindergarten) as well as Elementary, Middle and High School. A tour of our Montessori programs provides attendees the opportunity to view the classrooms in action and ask questions about the programs that we offer.
As a small, community-minded society, we embrace all students and endeavor to provide them with the individualized learning experience they deserve. As our school has grown in past years, so has the diversity of our students’ needs. We have reached our maximum capacity for inclusion support staff, and we can not consider applications from students in any of our programs with diverse neurological, physical, or socio-emotional needs until the 2025-2026 school year.
Step 1 – Tour
Interested families are encouraged to visit our campus. Westmont has tours available every Thursday morning, during the school year, to see our programs in action. No tours are available July and August.
Step 2 – Apply
Please complete an online Application form and submit the application fee. Please be prepared to provide any supporting documents that may be requested, i.e. report cards, diagnostic testing, occupational therapy reports, etc.
Step 3 – Student Visit
Westmont does require that all students have a mandatory visit so that teachers can get to know your child. This visit is a half day for Early Primary and two days for Elementary/Middle School.
Step 4 – Enrolment
Enrolment may happen after the student visit. Successful enrolment depends upon available spaces, suitability for the program, and the ability to meet any special learning needs a student may have.
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Financial Aid and Policies
2024-2025
Tuition
Westmont fees cover all the costs of our outstanding program with the exception of a nominal fee for school supplies in the fall. If you have more than one child please note that our sibling discounts are the best in Victoria.
All fees can be paid annually or monthly from July 1 to June 30 (12 monthly)
Early Years
Short Day Program$10,309 Total/Year
$9,852 Tuition Fee
$400 Capital Fee
$57 School Supply
$250 New Student Administration Fee
Early Years
Full Day Program$13,327 Total/Year
$12,870 Tuition Fee
$400 Capital Fee
$57 School Supply
$250 New Student Administration Fee
Kindergarten
Full Day Program$12,213 Total/Year
$11,756 Tuition Fee
$400 Capital Fee
$57 School Supply
$250 New Student Administration Fee
Lower Elementary
Grades 1-3$11,899 Total/Year
$11,236 Tuition Fee
$400 Capital Fee
$113 School Supply
$150 Supplementary Fee
Upper Elementary
Grades 4-6$12,449 Total/Year
$11,236 Tuition Fee
$400 Capital Fee
$113 School Supply
$700 Supplementary Fee
Middle School
Grades 7-8$15,292 Total/Year
$12,737 Tuition Fee
$400 Capital Fee
$155 School Supply
$2,000 Supplementary Fee
High School
Grades 9-12$17,897 Total/Year
$15,842 Tuition Fee
$400 Capital Fee
$155 School Supply
$1,500 Supplementary Fee
Registration Fee and Family Bond
Registration Fee – $250 one time, non-refundable, new families
One Bond per Family – $5,000 One time, refundable as per the Withdrawal Policy, new families
Westmont School is a school that is committed to academic excellence and a caring learning environment. Westmont and its Board of Directors, The Western Communities Montessori Society (WCMS), recognize that in order to offer a program based on these standards of excellence and to create an environment that maximizes the potential of its students, investment in the appropriate facilities and equipment as required.
In September 1998, the WCMS Board located, purchased and moved Westmont School to its current wonderful site in Metchosin. In order to provide the necessary capital for this investment, the refundable Student Bond Program was established. (The Student Bond was replaced by the “Family Bond” in April 2009.) The ongoing purpose of the bond program is to support the capital plan used to fund the long term capital needs of the School.
Please see further details under FAQ below.
Sibling Discounts
Oldest child – Full fees
2nd Oldest Sibling – 15% reduction of tuition fees
Subsequent Siblings – 25% reduction of tuition fees
Sibling discounts only apply to students in Kindergarten through High School.
Government Subsidies
Government Subsidies for Early Years Students: families that qualify will receive a monthly reduction from September 1 to June 30. Please refer to this link for more information.
Other Annual Fees
Capital fee is per student capped at 2 students per family.
Before & After School Daycare – available at additional cost
(Early Years-Grade 6)
Variable Charges
5Volunteer Levy – $500/family
Payable July 15, 2025, if no volunteer time has been fulfilled by June 1, 2025.
Partially unfulfilled hours will be pro-rated and charged at $41.66 per hour.
Uniform – $300 – $500 estimated annual cost