Admissions
Thank you for your interest in St Edith Stein School for Girls! We are happy to guide you through the admissions process. If at any point you need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact us.
The Admissions Process
- Apply by filling out our Online Application Form, paying the non-refundable application fee. The application fee is $50.
- Schedule a Personalized Visit and Interview with our Admissions Team
- Receive an Acceptance Letter.
- Reserve your position by providing the Tuition Deposit. We observe a rolling admissions policy, but space will be limited.
Tuition and Fees for the 2023-2024 Academic Year:
Grades 7 & 8:
- Tuition: $8,750
- Activities Fee (per student): $800
- Uniform Rental Fee (per student): $125*
Grades 9 – 12:
- Tuition: $9,750
- Activities Fee (per student): $800
- Uniform Rental Fee (per student): $125*
5% Sibling Discount (10% discount for additional siblings)
Oldest sibling pays the full tuition, discount applies to subsequent siblings with an annual family cap between Divinum Auxilium Academy, St. Joseph the Just, and St. Edith Stein, of $35,000.
St. Edith Stein expects to offer families up to $25,000 in scholarships in the academic year 2023-24. Financial aid is also available. Please contact us if you would like to inquire about these.
*$50 is refunded at the end of the school year after all three uniform pieces (2 skirts and 1 blazer) have been returned in good condition.
Host Family Boarding:
- Host Family Boarding Fee (per student): $4,500
- Spending Money (per student): $500**
** This is given to the host parents in the case of student purchases or in the case of local events that the host family wishes to take the student to. Any funds left over at the end of the year will be returned to the student’s parents.
The 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
FIRST TERM – MICHAELMAS:
Monday, September 11 First Day of School
Saturday, September 16 Back to School Potluck
Monday, October 9 No School: Columbus Day
Wednesday, November 1 No School: Solemnity of All Saints
Friday, November 10 No School: Veterans Day & End of First Term
SECOND TERM – HILARY:
Monday, November 20 No School: Teacher In-Service
Tuesday, November 21 No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday – Friday, November 22-24 Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, December 2 Advent Market
Friday, December 8 No School: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Monday, December 11 No School: Christmas Break Begins
Monday, January 8 Classes Resume
Sunday, January 14 Christmas Celebration
Monday, January 15 No School: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday, January 19 March for Life in DC
Saturday, February 10 Mardi Gras Benefit Event
Monday, February 19 No School: Presidents’ Day
Friday, March 8 End of Second Term
THIRD TERM – TRINITY:
Tuesday, March 19 Solemnity of St. Joseph & School Pilgrimage
Thursday, March 21 NO SCHOOL: Teacher In-Service
Friday, March 22 NO SCHOOL: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Monday-Friday, March 25 – April 5 Easter Break
Tuesday, March 26 Re-Enrollment & Deposit Due for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Thursday, May 9 NO SCHOOL: Ascension Thursday
Friday, May 17 Last Day of School, Baccalaureate Mass, and Soccer Game
Saturday, May 18 Graduation Ceremony
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Tuition Payment, Withdrawals, and Refunds
Tuition Deposit
A tuition deposit of 10% of the total tuition is due upon receipt of the Acceptance Letter.
After the deposit, the remaining tuition may be paid in one of three ways.
- Pay in full by September 1st. A $100 discount will apply.
- Pay in two semester payments by September 1st and January 1st.
- Pay in 9 monthly payments. The first of these payments will be due by September 1st and the last by May 1st.
Commitment
We consider a family’s enrollment and deposit a well-intentioned commitment to enroll their children.
If, however, a withdrawal becomes necessary, refunds on a pro-rated basis will be issued if the vacating seat can be filled.
If the vacating seat cannot be filled, you agree to pay the remaining tuition for the current school year.