King's-Edgehill School | Affording King's-Edgehill

King’s-Edgehill School has developed a financial assistance programme to aid families who believe in the educational experience provided by the School, but who are unable to meet the full financial commitment. Our goal is to make the cost of a King’s-Edgehill School education affordable to families with expressed need through merit-based scholarships, need-based bursaries, and deferred payment plans. In a typical year, King’s-Edgehill School offers financial assistance to over 35% of the student body. The level of financial support the School is able to offer is based on the availability of funds and information provided by the family.

Guiding Principles for Financial Aid Disbursement

Only families who demonstrate financial need are considered for aid.

The Admissions Committee and the Financial Aid Committee are separate committees. A student’s acceptance or denial to the School is based solely on academic merit and without regard to the need for financial aid.

King’s-Edgehill School is fortunate to have many outstanding applicants. While we try to meet the financial need of all students, admission to King’s-Edgehill School is not a guarantee of financial assistance. Sometimes a financial aid grant may not meet a family’s full demonstrated need. Some students who are admitted may not receive a financial aid award. When financial aid awards are offered, almost all are less than or equal to 40% of the annual tuition.

King’s-Edgehill School treats financial aid requests and grants confidentially and expects that students and their families will do the same.

Atlantic Canadian Scholarship

Find out now if you’re eligible for a scholarship worth up to half the cost of board and tuition.

We are now accepting applications for The Atlantic Canadian Scholarship for the 2019-20 school year. We are actively seeking students who would benefit from:

small class sizes and individualized attention
a wide selection of seasonal sports
first-class athletic, arts and performance facilities right on campus
healthy meals and home-like living
dedicated university preparation starting in Grade 6
a cohort of smart, driven, friends from home and around the world

Click the image below to download the Guidelines and Application for our Atlantic Canadian Scholarship Programme, and see if your child is eligible to receive one of several scholarships worth up to half the cost of tuition and board. New students only; current KES students are not eligible.

The deadline to apply is May 15, 2019.

Headmaster John Hebb Memorial Scholarship

All qualifying students will be considered for the — Headmaster John Hebb Memorial Scholarship. The criteria for the Headmaster John Hebb Memorial Scholarship is as follows: Nova Scotian Resident, New Student entering the Junior School with a preference given to Grade 9 students, enrolling as a day student, exhibit outstanding academic and athletic achievement and community involvement. Learn more about the scholarship with this short video.

Alumni Scholarship & Bursary Information

The Inglis Education Foundation awards the following two Alumni Bursaries and one Scholarship each school year in addition to eleven Alumni prizes.

Boarding Student Bursary: Awarded to a worthy daughter or son of an Old Girl or Old Boy (parents or grandparents) who is new to the School and will benefit from the financial support.

Value $12,000

Day Student Bursary: Awarded to the worthy daughter or son of an Old Girl or Old Boy (parents or grand-parents) who is new to the School and will benefit from the financial support.

Value $5,000

The M. H. Roechling Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Miss Roechling, former Headmistress of Edgehill School (1919-1946), and awarded to a female boarder of great promise.

Value $4,000

Please complete after filling out your entrance application.

School History

*Parent/Grandparent Name:

( First, Last)

Maiden Name (if applicable):

*Telephone Number:

902-555-5555

Telephone Type

*Email Address:

*Years of Attendance:

(1970-1974)

I am a member of the KES Alumni

My parent is/was a member of the Alumni

*Child's Name

(First, Last)

I would like my son/daughter to be considered for an Alumni Scholarship. I give permission for the Academic Record of my son/daughter to be released to the Alumni Scholarship committee with the understanding that the committee will not be in receipt of his/her name (applications are numbered by the School).

By checking this box you agree to the conditions of the application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

Q. What are the ways that families afford King’s-Edgehill School?

Families pay for King’s-Edgehill School in a variety of ways. The most common are:

1. Monthly payment plans.

2. Need-based financial aid.

3. Support from grandparents or other family members.

4. Bank loans and lines of credit.
Q. Will applying for financial aid affect my child's chance for admission?

No. The admission decision is entirely separate and distinct from the financial aid process. A student's acceptance to the school is based solely on merit without regard to the need for financial aid.
Q. If we receive a financial aid award, will I be sure to receive the same funding each year my child attends King’s-Edgehill School?

All King’s-Edgehill School students are expected to demonstrate diligence in their academic subjects, maintain high citizenship standards, and contribute positively to the school community. Financial aid awards are reviewed annually on the basis of the family’s current financial status. Families are expected to complete a financial aid application each year. Typically, if your financial status has not changed, your grant will remain the same.
Q. If I sacrifice in order to pay tuition at King’s-Edgehill School, I'm utilizing resources that need to be set aside for university. How can I justify such sacrifices for secondary school?

Many educators think the impact and value of primary and secondary education on not only the intellect but also the character of a young person exceed that of a college education and are more enduring. Our hope is that students will emerge from King’s-Edgehill School with greater university choices as well as maturity and motivation to take full advantage of what post-secondary education has to offer. Universities attended by King’s-Edgehill School graduates typically have extraordinarily strong financial aid programs to assist families in financing their child's education. The King’s-Edgehill School university counselling office is able to provide guidance in that process.

Alumni Referral Programme

We are excited to offer the Alumni Referral Programme. Your participation in helping us to promote King’s-Edgehill School is the most powerful marketing tool we have. Independent Schools in North America whose alumni assist with student recruitment have the largest wait lists. Using the strength and passion of their alumni, these schools have the most stable student enrolment in every grade.

More information and the online application form can be found here.

Bus and Shuttle Options

Getting to and from King's-Edgehill School has never been easier thanks to efficient transportation options. We now offer daily bus and shuttle services throughout the Annapolis Valley, to Chester and Metro Halifax. Get in touch with us to find out more.

Schedule a Visit

The best way to truly experience King's-Edgehill School is by visiting the campus and allowing a student to include your child in his or her day while you speak with our Admissions Team. Contact us to plan your visit here.