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Registration is still open for 2018-2019
Tuition and Fees Snapshot
Middle School – Full Time
Grades 6 – 7 – 8 |
High School – Full Time
Grades 9 – 10 – 11 -12 |
Application Fee: *$75 |
$75 |
Tuition: $4,125 – $7,250 |
$5,020 – $8,925 |
Pay In Full by September 5th:
Paid directly to EA, not through TADS 5% Discount |
5% Discount |
Supply Fee: $250 |
$350 |
Registration Fee:*
$500 |
$500 |
Sibling Discounts:
Tuition: 10% Discount Registration: $100 Discount |
Tuition: 10% Discount Registration: $100 Discount |
Family Participation Requirement:
36 hours per year (August – June) |
*Application Fee is payable upon submitting NEW Student Application, and is non-refundable.
*Supply Fee is held on individual accounts, any remainder at the end of the year has the option of being applied to remaining tuition balance, held for next year’s supply fee, or transferred as a donation to the school.
*Registration Fee is payable upon signing the enrollment contract, and is non-refundable.
*Sibling Discount applies to younger student.
Tuition Reduction
Explorations Academy offers a Tuition Reduction for families based on need. This variable amount is determined by an independent company. Learn more about TADS (Tuition and Data Services) on our financial aid page.
Family Participation Requirement
We want our tuition to reflect affordability for Whatcom and Skagit County families.
All families are expected to volunteer and participate a minimum of 36 hours per year.
Activities include:
Blisterama! shifts, watering plants, driving buses to storage, being on the Board, hosting a fundraiser, marketing on Facebook, photographing events, cleaning or organizing the school, writing thank you notes, attending networking events, and more!
In addition, we highly encourage people to utilize their expertise to volunteer the hours that they spend at work. Put in x hours at work, donate those earnings to Explorations and earn x hours towards your volunteer requirement.
Anyone can fulfill the family participation requirement, including students, parents, grandparents, and/or friends!
Single Term
Students may enroll in a single term at Explorations. Middle School tuition is set at $4,000 for Fall or Spring Term and $1500 for Winter Term. High School tuition is set at $4,250 for Fall or Spring term and $1,750 for Winter Term
Part-Time Middle School Tuition
Middle school students wishing to join Explorations Academy on a part-time basis can sign up to take classes with us on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. These students will not earn credit in PE, Spanish, or Electives (usually Art) with the school, and they will be responsible for doing independent math work on the days they do not attend class. Tuition for these students is set at 85% of full-time tuition.
Potential Additional Costs
Personal GearPersonal gear and supplies, such as outdoor clothing, equipment (or rental fees), passport/Enhanced ID, laptop (we recommend ChromeBooks) are paid by the family. A limited grant from InvestED is available to cover some of these costs. We also offer gear swaps and recommend thrift-store shopping when possible. If you do buy new, please consider using SCRIP when you make your purchase. |
International Expedition:
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The International Expedition fee varies depending on location. Fundraising assistance is available.
Independent Study (.5 Credit): $330
Students who pursue studies in addition to those offered within their program under the guidance of an Explorations Academy faculty member are responsible for additional independent study fees in .5 increments.
Matriculation Fee (Graduation Year): $455.00
This fee will be billed upon enrolling for the senior year. This fee covers the substantially elevated staff attention and workload that senior students require.