Admission Requirements for Early Learning Centre
          - minimum age of 3 months – 5 ½ years
          - previous Montessori preschool experience an asset
          - developmentally ready, as assessed through an interview
Admission Requirements for Elementary Program
          - minimum age of 5 ½ years
          - previous Montessori preschool experience of 2 or more years
          - developmentally ready, as assessed through an interview

Admission Procedure
1. Forward inquiries about Montessori to the Administrative Assistant.
2. Information and reading materials on Montessori education will be made available to inquirers. It is highly recommended that parents of prospective students make an appointment to observe a classroom in session. If unable to observe, parents should visit the school by appointment for a brief orientation.
3. Arrangements for an interview with the director, parents and child will be made. Applicants for the elementary class visit the school for one day without the parents as part of the interview/application process.
4. Registration form and fees are to be forwarded, when all previous procedures are complete, to the school.

Interviews
If possible, both parents should be interviewed, as Montessori education is best carried out when parents understand and cooperate with the long-term program Montessori education requires. The following questions are among those to be addressed:

- Do you have a basic attitude toward the child and his or her potential which is compatible with Montessori education?

- Do you have the interest and financial resources to maintain your child in the program for an appropriate length of time?
For instance, three years in the preschool program is an optimum time to receive the full benefit of early Montessori education. Similarly, the elementary program falls quite naturally into three-year blocks of time comparable to the divisions in the regular elementary system; Generally, a student on the elementary level stays in the program for the whole of a three-year block.

Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible after requests are received.

Decisions on Admission
All decisions on admission will be in writing and parents will be notified approximately 14 days after the interview. Decisions concerning admission will be final.

Admission preference will be given in the following order:
1. Children presently enrolled in Langley Montessori School
2. Siblings of enrolled children
3. New children with previous Montessori experience
4. Other applicants

When an opening occurs, children accepted will be admitted according to the chronological order of applications. As the actual timing of admission to a class is an educational decision, however, it may be necessary for the school to deviate at times from the policy of chronological admission.

An Evaluation Time
A child enrolling for the first time at either the preschool or elementary level will be accepted on a six week evaluatory basis. At the end of the evaluatory time, the director and parents will meet to discuss the child’s transition and orientation to the class. Any decision taken will keep in mind the best interests of the child. The school reserves the right to request the withdrawal of any child.

Fee Structure
2008/2009

Early Learning Centre

After acceptance into the Infant or Toddler programs, please provide the office with post dated cheques dated the 1st of each month from the date your child starts to August 1, 2009.

After acceptance into the Preschool and Kindergarten programs, please provide the office with the following:

• Deposit – cheque dated same date as registration (amount equals one months tuition which will be considered payment for June 2009)
• Post dated cheques for monthly fees dated the 1st of each month from September 1, 2008  to May 1, 2009

Uniforms are required for Kindergarten children only.

Elementary Programs

Application fee                $75 if registered on or before March 7, 2008
                                      $200 if registered between March 26 to May 30, 2008
                                      $300 after June 2, 2008

Grade 1 – 8 (8:30am – 3:15pm)

1st Child                          $5,800 annually ($580 per month)
2nd Child                         $3,050 annually ($305 per month)
3rd Child                          $3,050 annually ($305 per month)
International                     $12,200 annually ($1,220 per month)

All prices include school supplies, gym and field trip fees.

Sibling discounts do not apply to International Students as the society does not receive a Ministry of Education grant for their attendance.

Specialized Education Program                                
Students who require a specialized education program will be evaluated and an Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be established. Fees for this program will be based on the amount of time and the nature of the support the student will need. 

After School Care (3:30pm – 5:30pm)
                                                                        $100 per month
Drop in fee                                                        $10 per hour

After acceptance, please provide the office with the following:

• Deposit – cheque dated same date as registration (amount equals one months fee which will be considered payment for June 2009)
• Post dated cheques for monthly fees dated the 1st of each month from September 1, 2008 to May 1, 2009

Uniforms are required for all students.

Financial Aid
The financial aid application deadline is March 31 of each year and West Coast Montessori society will make their final decision by April 30 of each year. Enrollment applications and the application fee must be received by WCMS along with the financial aid information requirements before the Society will include the child in determining financial aid.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy
If a child is to withdraw from the School within the academic year, one month’s notice is required. Should a child be withdrawn without sufficient notice for any reason whatsoever, an additional month’s tuition shall be kept by the School. There are no refunds for withdrawal after April 30.