Bettytlopez

SENDING YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL IN CANADA

September 8, 2010

One of the benefits of migrating to Canada aside from Universal health system is the free educational system offered to most public as well as catholic schools here.My two sons have enrolled in Catholic schools here in Brampton.

My younger son Niles is going to Grade 8 at St Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School while my eldest Nygel will go to Grade 9 at St Edmund Campion Secondary School.

 When I registered my Grade 8 son to school a week ago, I was surprised and happy to find out I have nothing to pay for…no registration fee,no tuition fees, no uniforms,no canteen, no cellphones in class and most of all if your child lives more than 1.5 km away your child is also entitled to free school bus. For a parent that is a blessing .Imagine not paying school fees till they finish high school.

Today Tuesday, September 7, is the start of a new school year in Canada. Below is a breakdown of the expenses we incurred in enrolling our two sons in school. 

Grade 8 costs 

School supplies(from $1 store) estimate is $20

Art supplies (paid to school)                          $20

Locker Fee                                                            5

SUB TO                                                          $45.00

Grade 9(high school) costs 

Enrollment fee(cover lockers etc)             $60.00

Uniforms(expensive)                                   230.00

School Supplies($1 store)                            30.00

SUB TOTAL                                                     $320

TOTAL                                                                            $365.00 

Isn’t this wonderful?  Wait till they deduct it from our income which is about 25%. The HST(Harmonized Sales Tax) in Canada for all purchases(with no exception) is 13%.

       

 

 

 

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