• A $250 non-refundable fee is required to receive the Letter of Acceptance for the initial application or when students need to renew their immigration documents to continue studying with the EMSB.
• An additional non-refundable fee of $100 will be charged, if an agency/agent or parent requests a modified letter of acceptance for the same student for the same school year.

Above fees are in Canadian dollars, tax inclusive, and payable in full to the English Montreal School Board.

TUITION FEES INCLUDE

• Tuition (which includes a $1000 non-refundable tuition fee deposit)
• International Student Program Activities

***The EMSB reserves the right to modify the services offered and tuition fees without prior notice.

NON- OPTIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE FEES INCLUDE

All international students are required to purchase and register with the EMSB International Student Program insurance provider to ensure adequate coverage during their education in our schools.  Below is a list of services covered by the insurance provider.

• Medical    
• Prescription Drugs
• Emergency Dental  
• Extended Health Care
• Paramedical Practitioners    
• Travel
• Transportation & Related Expenses    
• Mental Health Counselling
• Third Party Liability

* Dependent on selection of school activities and academic program (ex. Concentration studies, Sports Study, school text books and/or workbooks, school materials). These fees are paid directly to the school at the beginning of the school year.

**Uniform costs are subject to change and are dependent on the school

TUITION AND INSURANCE FEE PAYMENT DEADLINES

• Full tuition and insurance fees must be paid by the below dates:
  • NEW students: All fees must be paid a minimum of 30 days before the start of the school year or 30 days before the start of the semester in cases where students are enrolled for a half year program
  • RETURNING students: All fees must be paid by May 31^st of every academic year for the next school year.
• Students with outstanding international student program fees will not be insured and not be able to start school

***The EMSB reserves the right to change the tuition fees without prior notice. 

METHODS OF PAYMENTS AND TRANSACTION RECEIPTS

• Accepted payment methods are: money order, certified cheque, credit card (MasterCard or Visa), wire transfer or e-transfer to the EMSB. Cash payments are not accepted.
• Credit card payments are processed in person at our offices at the EMSB
• As proof of payment, a transaction confirmation/receipt from the banking institution is required indicating that the payment has been successfully processed and deposited into the EMSB account.
• Official receipts will be provided by the EMSB once we have received confirmation from our Finance Department that the funds have been deposited to our EMSB account

The REFUND POLICY outlines the terms and conditions that govern any refund request and repayment under the International Student Program. Refunds, if applicable, will be made to the person who paid the tuition fee in Canadian dollars and they have been requested in writing by the parent who signed this agreement.

1. A FULL REFUND, excluding the non-refundable $250 LOA fee, will be granted if Immigration Canada (Study Permit) and/or Immigration Quebec (CAQ) refuses the application. A copy of the refusal letter from the government must be included with the refund request.
2. PARTIAL REFUND of the International Program Fees excluding the non-refundable $250 LOA fee and the $1000 non-refundable tuition deposit fee will be granted if student withdraws prior to the start of the program/school year
3. A PARTIAL REFUND representing 50% of the International Student Program fees paid and excluding the non-refundable $250 LOA fee and the $1000 non-refundable tuition deposit fees will be granted if the student withdraws prior to the following deadlines.
   
   

   PROGRAM ENROLLMENT	PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE DATE
   Full Year (September to June 23)	January 15
   Fall Semester (September to January 31)	November 15
   Winter Semester (February 1 to June 23)	April 15

4. If a student becomes eligible for a tuition fee exemption (e.g. due to a change in immigration status during the school year), a PARTIAL REFUND representing 50% of the International Student Program fees will be issued, excluding the non-refundable $250 LOA fee and the $1,000 non-refundable tuition fee deposit. This refund applies only if the status change occurs before January 15 of the academic year. All relevant documentation must be provided to determine refund eligibility.
5. Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE if one of the following conditions applies:

• The student is unable to perform or is not performing to a reasonable academic standard to be determined by the school administration and the school
• The Study Permit or the CAQ is revoked by Immigration Canada or Immigration Quebec.
• The student engages in illegal activity or breaches school policies/regulations/rules/ or school code of conduct and must return home.
• Student/parent falsifies mandatory documents, including but not limited to report cards or medical information and/or pre-existing conditions not disclosed.
• The student and/or family has received or applied for either “Refugee Status” or “Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ)” and does not meet the criteria for exemption set out by the government.