St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ann Arbor

Tuition & Fees

St. Paul School strives to provide an exceptional education while continuing to be one of the most financially affordable private schools in the Ann Arbor area.

The following tuition rates and fees apply:

2024-2025 Elementary & Middle School Tuition
2024-2025 Preschool Tuition
2024-2025 Infant/Toddler Tuition

St. Paul Lutheran Church is continuing its investment in Christian education through an annual financial grant for elementary and middle school students, both members and non-members. If you need further clarification, don't hesitate to contact our school office at school@stpaulannarbor.org.

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Additional Fees

Enrollment Fee (Infant-8th Grade)
$215 for the first student and $100 for each additional student.

Student Care Services (K-8th Grade)
Available:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.
Monday - Friday: 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hourly Fees:
$6.50 per student, per hour, each day.
$5.00 per hour for the second child
$2.50 per hour for the third and subsequent children.

Hot Lunch (Preschool-8th Grade)
Main Lunch - $5.00 per day
Second Helpings - $1.00 per helping, per day
Milk - $0.65 per day

Athletics
$75.00 Sport Fee per student, for 1st Sport
$50.00 Sport Fee per student, per subsequent sport
$350.00 - Athletic Family Cap

8th Gr. Class Trip to Washington D.C. (if applicable)
Approximately $1,000.00/participant/family/year

Incidentals
Fees for athletics, hot lunch, student care services, etc., will be charged to students’ accounts and are outlined in the St. Paul School Handbook.

K-8 Financial Assistance

St. Paul Ann Arbor provides financial assistance for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Please complete the following application. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at: school@stpaulannarbor.org.

St. Paul does not discriminate in awarding scholarships

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International Enrollment

St. Paul welcomes international admission for grades K - 8. We offer enrollment for full year and short term visiting scholar programs.

St. Paul Ann Arbor is a SEVIS-authorized I-20 school for the issuance of F-1 student visas.

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International Admissions Requirements:

Students may apply at any time. Students will not be accepted until all documentation and a passing score on an English Language assessment have been submitted to the office.

Families or guardians are encouraged to schedule a tour and classroom visit prior to admission. Please contact the Director of Admissions, Elise Snapper, or fill out a Request Information form to schedule your tour.
Families must complete the online application by clicking this link: APPLY ONLINE
A copy of the student's passport and immunization records must be submitted to the office (translated if possible).
If available, translated transcripts should be submitted to the office.
Video Phone call with the prospective student is required before acceptance.
Student must pass one of the following English Language assessments. Scores must be submitted to the office. We accept the following tests; passing scores are listed:
- TOEFL Jr. - 765
- TOEFL Primary - 4 ribbons
- iTEP Slate - 3.0
- CEFR - A2 for elementary students, B1 for middle school students
- PET - 60
- CambridgeEnglish: Young Learners

I-20 Requirements:

A copy of the students' passport
Students address in their home country
Address where the student will be living in the US
Name of guardian
Dates student expects to stay in the US
Official documentation of proof of funds for schooling abroad

Tuition and Fees

$215 enrollment fee after student has been admitted.
Tuition: Additional $1,000 to the non member tuition rate for the year, to be paid in full at the beginning of the year.

Short Term Visiting Scholars

Our teachers and students look forward to welcoming international students to enroll at St. Paul for portions of the school year. Students must enroll for a minimum of a month (four weeks). The cost for the month is $1,000. Students may stay longer than a month, with each additional week billed at $250/week. No other fees will be assessed, other than expenses incurred while attending, such as hot lunch or after-school care expenses. Students must apply online and they must meet minimum English Language Evaluation requirements. Students must also provide the same documentation as all international students (please see above). SPAA Visiting Scholars are expected to be engaged in classroom academics and participate in school activities.

St. Paul Ann Arbor seeks students of average to above average academic ability and diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds and admits them to St. Paul and to participation in its educational programs, financial programs, and school activities, without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, or national origin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church or another Lutheran church to enroll my child at St. Paul School?

No, everyone is welcome at St. Paul Ann Arbor, regardless of church or religious affiliation.

Do you offer before and after-school care?

Yes, we offer student care services for kindergarten through eighth-grade students. Our hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Room. Our fees are $6.50 per hour for the first child, $5.00 per hour for the second child, and $2.50 for the third and subsequent children.

Do you have an athletic program?

Yes, St. Paul has a vibrant athletic program. The following sports are open to students beginning in 4th grade. Fall: Coed Cross Country and Girls Volleyball. Winter: Basketball (boys and girls) and girls Cheer—spring: Coed Track and Field.

When does your school day start and end?

The elementary and middle school day begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m. Early dismissal days begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. The school office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday on all school days. Preschool schedules vary. Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns during office hours. Teachers are available after 3:30 p.m.; you may call the office and leave a message.

Is there a standard of dress?

Yes, for elementary and middle school students. St. Paul School is uniquely set apart as a Christian school. As such, we believe that a standard of dress contributes to a more positive school climate with a focus on academics, a feeling of community among all of our students, and an individual's ability to let one's personality shine through without the distraction of competitive clothing. The basic dress standard is pants, skirts, shorts, skorts, or jumpers that are blue, black, khaki, or stone colored. Shirts may be any color but must be turtleneck or polo style. There should not be any logos on the shirts except the official St. Paul logo.

Is transportation provided?

Our students live in several counties, including but not limited to Washtenaw, Lenawee, Wayne, and Livingston, and a variety of cities, including Ann Arbor, Dexter, Chelsea, Walled Lake, Brighton, Northville, Livonia, Canton, Saline, Milan, Ypsilanti, Bellville, and Manchester. Therefore, bus services are not available to our students. Many families use carpools for transportation. The school office can assist you after enrollment with obtaining a potential carpool list.

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