At the British International School of Charlotte, our fee structure ensures your child receives the best international education in a challenging and engaging learning environment. Your child won't just love coming to school — they'll be ready to take on the challenges ahead in life, at university, and beyond.
2026–2027 School Fees
The table below provides school fees for 2026-2027.
| International Year Group | US Grade Equivalent | Age | Program | FT/PT | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early years Nursery | |||||
| 18-24 months | 18-24 months | 18-24 months | Pre-Nursery | Full Day | $24,700 |
| 18-24 months | 18-24 months | 18-24 months | Pre-Nursery | Half Day | $17,290 |
| 2-3 years | 2-3 years | 2-3 years | Nursery | Full Day | $24,700 |
| 2-3 years | 2-3 years | 2-3 years | Nursery | Half Day | $17,290 |
| Foundations: Pre-K | |||||
| Found 1 | Pre-School | 3-4 | Early Years | Full Day | $25,900 |
| Found 2 | Pre-School | 4-5 | Early Years | Full Day | $25,900 |
| Primary: Elementary School | |||||
| Year 1 | Kindergarten | 5-6 | Primary | Full Day | $27,900 |
| Year 2 | Grade 1 | 6-7 | Primary | Full Day | $27,900 |
| Year 3 | Grade 2 | 7-8 | Primary | Full Day | $30,500 |
| Year 4 | Grade 3 | 8-9 | Primary | Full Day | $30,900 |
| Year 5 | Grade 4 | 9-10 | Primary | Full Day | $30,900 |
| Year 6 | Grade 5 | 10-11 | Primary | Full Day | $30,900 |
| Upper School: Middle and High School | |||||
| Year 7 | Grade 6 | 11-12 | Middle School | Full Day | $33,900 |
| Year 8 | Grade 7 | 12-13 | Middle School | Full Day | $33,900 |
| Year 9 | Grade 8 | 13-14 | Middle School | Full Day | $33,900 |
| Year 10 | Grade 9 | 14-15 | High School | Full Day | $35,250 |
| Year 11 | Grade 10 | 15-16 | High School | Full Day | $35,250 |
| Year 12 | Grade 11 | 16-17 | High School | Full Day | $35,800 |
| Year 13 | Grade 12 | 17-18 | High School | Full Day | $35,800 |
Additional Information
Fundraising
We believe that tuition and fees should cover the full cost of providing a world-class education. Therefore, we do not ask for other financial contributions for our school. The only fundraising we do is for our student-selected charities.
One-time Non-refundable Fees
- Online Application Fee: $150
- New Family Fee: $1,750 (for the development of facilities and programs)
Sibling Discounts
We offer sibling discounts to families who will be enrolling more than one child.
- 2.5% discount for the first sibling
- 5% discount for the second sibling
Expenses to Anticipate
With yearly expenses in mind, we've provided a list of additional costs that our families may incur throughout the school year.
- Lunches
- School Uniforms (18 months–Year 11)
- School Trips and Visits
- Textbooks (Years 9–13)
- Residential Trips (Years 3–13)
Exam Fees
- IB Exam (Year 13): $1,500
Mid-year Starters' Fees
For families who start school mid-year, we have a Tuition Prorate Schedule. All other costs, such as application fees and new student fees, remain the same.
The Tuition Prorate Schedule is approximately:
- October: 10%
- November: 20%
- December: 30%
- January: 40%
- February: 50%
- March: 60%
- April: 70%
- May: 80%
- June: 90%
