Tuition and Fees

At Besant Hill School, you are joining a vibrant and supportive community rooted in respect, curiosity, and creativity. Our campus is a place where individuality is celebrated, critical thinking is nurtured, and students are encouraged to explore their passions – whether academic, artistic, or environmental. We foster global citizenship and a lifelong love of learning, preparing our graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

We offer flexible enrollment options to meet the needs of our students and families, including semester and full-year programs, with choices for 5-day or 7-day boarding.

Financial aid is available and considered on a rolling basis, ensuring that each family’s circumstances are thoughtfully reviewed as part of our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

*Additional fees include books, transportation for school activities, technology fees, science lab fees, and health center fees. Besant Hill School tuition and additional fees cover all school-related programming.

*The Instructional Support Program (ISP) teaches students who they are as learners and how to discover their unique path to academic success. Rather than modifying lesson plans, we accommodate different learning styles to maintain College Prep curriculum for our ISP students.

International students are required to purchase their own health insurance, with annual costs typically ranging from $1,500–$2,000, depending on the plan selected. We recommend a student health insurance plan offered through UnitedHealthcare, which is the most commonly chosen option among our students due to its comprehensive coverage and flexibility. There are three levels of coverage available, allowing families to select the best fit for their needs and budget, all designed to support students studying away from home. You can explore plan details and purchase coverage here: isp.isminc.com

At Besant Hill, we are committed to working with applicants to make our unique school affordable to a wide range of socio-economically diverse families. We understand that investing in your child’s future is a significant decision, and we are here to support you through that process.

Financial aid awards are determined based on the information provided through the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS), along with the cost of attendance and a family’s estimated contribution for the upcoming academic year. All awards are grants that do not need to be repaid, made possible through the generous support of our alumni, parents, and friends of the school. This year alone, Besant Hill awarded over $500,000 in financial aid to nearly 20% of our students.

Families can begin the application process here. All financial aid information is kept strictly confidential. For U.S. citizens, employment income must be verified through a U.S. tax return. International applicants are encouraged to apply by completing this form and submitting all required documents as outlined within it.

We encourage families to submit their financial aid application alongside their admissions application to ensure full consideration. Financial aid is reviewed on a rolling basis.