Christian Program Fees
Summary of the Christian Program Fee
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Annual fee based on number of children enroled.
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Managed by the Edmonton Society for Christian Education (ESCE).
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Supports Christian programming, Society staff, and ECS-owned facilities.
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Charged per program spot, not attendance.
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Non-refundable and not tax-receiptable.
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Multiple payment options: annual, installments, or monthly withdrawals.
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View your balance anytime through SEAS (payments not accepted there).
See below for full details about the Program Fee.
Understand What the Christian Program Fee Is
At Edmonton Christian Schools, every family pays an annual Christian Program Fee, determined by their number of children enroled.
This fee, managed by the Edmonton Society for Christian Education (ESCE), supports:
- Christian programming and discipleship initiatives
- Society staff and operations
- School facilities and property maintenance
- ECS is responsible for its own school buildings and Christian program, separate from Edmonton Public Schools (EPSB).
Learn more about how your fees are used
Important to Know:
- Fees are charged for a student’s annual program spot, not attendance.
- Refunds or discounts are not available for absences due to illness, vacation, suspension, strikes, or other interruptions.
- Our staffing and budgeting depend on full-year enrolment commitments.
- Christian Program Fees are not tax-receiptable.
- Read the Full Fee Policy
Choose Your Payment Schedule
Payment Schedule Options:
- Pay the full annual fee by October 1 of the school year.
- Pay in three equal installments due Oct 1, Jan 1, and May 1.
- Equal monthly pre-payments from September to June, withdrawn on the 1st, 15th, or 20th of each month (3rd for credit cards).
Automatic Withdrawal
Set-up automatic payments direct from your bank account on either the 1st, 15th, or 20th of each month.
Post Dated Cheques
Mail or drop off your post dated cheques at the Society Office or your school office. (Payable to ESCE.)
Credit Card Payment
- A 3% processing fee will be applied to all credit card payments.
- You may set up a recurring or a one-time credit card payment.
- The Society office can also process a one-time payment over the phone. (780.476.6281)
In-Person at the Society Office
- Credit Card (+3% fee)
- Debit Card
- Cash*
- Cheque* (Payable to ESCE)
*Cash and Cheques can also be dropped off at your school office.
View Your Balance
Parents can log into SEAS to view their Christian Program Fee balance. SEAS is a secure online portal that helps you keep track of your financial records with the Society Office.
Please note that payments cannot be made through SEAS. To make a payment, use one of the payment options listed above.
- Use your primary email address on file with the Society Office as your username.
- If this is your first time logging in or you forgot your password, use the “Forgot Password” link.
The Christian Program Fee does not include School Fees (Course fees, Field Trips Fees, School Supplies, Club Fees, Bus Passes, etc). School fees are separate from the Christian Program Fee and are set and collected yearly by each individual school.