Tuition Fees & Scholarships

Thank you for considering The Toronto Heschel school for your child’s education. At Heschel, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally—through an integrated, rigorous, and transformative curriculum, all grounded in our core values.

To maintain our high standards, we invest in the essential pillars of our school: exceptional faculty and staff, ongoing professional development, innovative curriculum design, and a dynamic learning environment. A significant portion of tuition revenue is dedicated to these priorities.

In setting tuition for the 2025-26 school year, we carefully considered the projected enrollment and total operating costs. We continually monitor expenses to ensure that tuition remains fair and sustainable while maintaining the quality of education that defines The Toronto Heschel School.

The tuition fees for 2025-26 are as follows:

Grade	Full Tuition	Approximate Tax Refund (45%)	Approximate Out-of-Pocket Tuition Cost (tuition minus tax refund)
Preschool Half-Day	$2,350 *	N/A; See note	$2,350
Preschool Full-Day	$4,400 *	N/A; See note	$4,400
Junior Kindergarten	$4,400 *	N/A; See note	$2,251
Senior Kindergarten	$4,400 *	N/A; See note	$2,251
Grades 1 to 8	$21, 975	$9,917	$12,058

* The Tuition listed below is at the prevailing CWELCC childcare rate in accordance with the current CWELCC rules for children under the age of six years (the “CWELCC Rate”). The CWELCC Rate is currently set at $22 per child, per day.

The CWELCC Rate is subject to change at any time in the future. In the event that the CWELCC Rate increases, Heschel reserves the right to increase Heschel Early Years Tuition at any time, including but not limited to at any point during the 2025-2026 school year, as permitted by applicable law in order to cover the school’s increased costs. At least 30 days’ notice will be provided by the school to you in advance of any Tuition increase. You will be permitted to terminate your enrollment agreements without financial penalties should you not agree to the change in Tuition.

Any tuition changes will be posted to your account and will be reflected on the ‘Billing Management’ tab of the enrollment portal prior to the commencement of your tuition payments.

Charitable Tax Receipts for Tuition

A charitable tax receipt for tuition payments for JK through Grade 8 will be issued for the maximum permissible amount per regulations of Canada Revenue Agency. For the past few years, this amount has averaged between 85% and 100% of the tuition payments (based on full fee payments), which brings the after-tax cost of tuition down significantly.

The example below is for a full-paying family and may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Example: Calculation of After-Tax Cost of Tuition (based on 2025-26 Gr 1-8 fees)

Tuition Paid:	$21,975
Net amount for donation receipt (based on average over past few years):	$20,437
Approximate tax liability savings when applying tuition receipt (may vary according to individuals’ circumstances):	$9,917
After-tax cost of tuition:	$12,778
After-tax cost of tuition as percentage of tuition paid:	58%

Please note:

Only childcare receipts can be issued for the Preschool.
Charitable receipts for JK and SK will be based upon the net amount paid after any refund from the total tuition paid in a calendar year.
The examples above are based on full fee payments. They do not apply in the case of scholarship or other tuition support.

Other School Fees

Activity and Materials Fee:

A one-time activity and materials fee (“Activity Fee”) for the academic year is charged annually for each student in JK through Grade 8 to cover the costs of all class trips (transportation, admission, and special materials), special programs and workshops, student agendas, kissuim, and photocopying/printing, and to offset the cost of the yearbook. The Activity Fee excludes Grades 6 to 8 year-end trips that are priced closer to the event.

Each family, from Grade 1 onward, pays a $1,100 building administration fee per year. The payment schedule for this fee is selected in the Continuous Enrollment Agreement and carried forward for subsequent school years. If you wish to change your previously selected payment schedule, please contact Simon Frohlich at accounts@torontoheschel.org.

Gym Uniforms:

Students in SK to Grade 8 are required to wear a gym uniform. The cost of a gym t-shirt, sweatshirt, sweatpants, shorts and hat is approximately $114. Costs will vary based on the pieces which are selected and can be seen here.
Students in JK are required to purchase a Heschel baseball cap to be worn during school trips.

Tuition Scholarships

(Applicable for JK – Grade 8, in conjunction with UJA)

We recognize that for some families our tuition may be difficult to manage. As such, we continue to offer a tuition scholarship program, to ensure that the maximum amount of financial support possible is offered to those families who require it. This tuition scholarship program considers adjusted family income in determining the tuition fee payable.

Please visit UJA’s Day School Scholarships to learn more and use the Scholarship Calculator to see if you qualify. For further information on our tuition scholarship program, please contact Mark Abramsohn at schoarship@torontoheschel.org. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.

Additional Tuition Assistance Option

The Jewish Free Loan program provides interest-free loans to families who may need additional support. Please note that it may take between 2-4 weeks to process a fully completed application.

Should you have any further questions or concerns regarding enrollment or the admissions process, please do not hesitate to contact Galit Ben-Ary in our Admissions Office at admissions@torontoheschel.org.

Day School Scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open!

Scholarship Checklist pdf