Transportation via bus is available for most families for an additional annual cost. This is an optional service paid for each family that uses it. Please contact the school for further information.

Tuition fees are to be paid in advance, either in full (lump sum), or by 10-monthly installments via pre-authorized debit (preferred method), or monthly post-dated cheques and submitted within 15 days of the first day of school. Activity fees are paid in full at the beginning of the school year with the first invoice. All exceptions or alternative payment options must be pre-approved by the Principal.

Yes, Koinonia Christian Academy is a registered charity with the CRA. KCA provides a charitable donation receipt, if applicable, for the portion of tuition paid above the calculated cost per pupil in a calendar year. Receipts are issued annually only to eligible families, typically at the beginning of March each year.

The portion of the tuition fee payments that is eligible for a charitable donation receipt is determined based upon Canada Revenue Agency’s information circular 75-23, paragraph 7 and 8. Since KCA implements an incremental family tuition rate, the more children you have that are enrolled full time, the smaller your charitable tax receipt would be.

The specific calculation to determine the cost per pupil is completed each year and therefore the cost per pupil amount fluctuates.

See the following examples HERE. Each family’s tax situation varies:

In accordance with the Canada Revenue Agency’s guidelines, child care expenses may be claimed in certain situations where a person paid to have someone care for an eligible child in order to work, run a business, or attend school. KCA provides a tax receipt for tuition paid for students in the JK program that a parent may claim as a deduction on their income tax return.

When you take into consideration the tax deductions and credits, quality Christian education can be even more affordable.

Yes! We have two discounts available.

1. Referral Incentive: KCA offers a tuition credit for any full-time family (including KCA staff) that refers a new family that enrols at KCA full-time. The $1,000 tuition credit will be split equally between the current family and new family. A form must be completed to claim the Referral Incentive. Click here for the form to be completed to claim the incentive.

2. Christian High School Discount: Families who have students enrolled full-time at KCA and full-time at a Christian High School in the Waterloo Region will receive a $1,000 tuition credit to their KCA tuition. The Christian High School Discount must be applied for during the registration process.

Yes! The Tuition Assistance Program has been established for parents who wish to have their children enrolled at KCA and do not have the financial means to pay the full tuition. Tuition bursaries are available to families who have students at KCA or are considering sending their child(ren) to the school. Applications from families will be considered by the Tuition Assistance Committee until funds are exhausted.

For further details, please refer to the KCA Tuition Assistance Policy.

Please confirm eligibility by reading the parent letter and Tuition Assistance Policy from the links above and complete the preceding year tax return before beginning your application. Applications can be submitted from March 1st to April 30th for the following school year. Any applications received after April 30th may be considered and are subject to funding availability. 

Eligible families can proceed to apply for Tuition Assistance here: