Tuition and Financial Aid
2022-2023 Academic Year
2022-2023 Academic Year
Below you will find a thorough listing of all associated costs of attending The Awty International School for the 2022-2023 school year. We hope you find this information useful as you consider affordability and your financial planning. We understand the considerable investment you would be making in your child’s education and offer the option of several payment plans as well as need-based financial aid.
Tuition
| PK3/PS - PK4/MS | $25,550 |
| Kinder/GS - 1st/CP | $26,440 |
| 2nd/CE1 - 5th/CM2 | $26,440 |
| 6th/6ème - 8th/4ème | $29,670 |
| 9th/3ème - 12th/Tle | $32,230 |
Additional Fees Required
All New Students - This is a one-time fee per student not previously enrolled at Awty within the last three school years.
$1,500 New Student Fee
All Students - These fees are due at the time of enrollment and are non-refundable.
$250 Registration Fee
$1,250 Capital Building Fee
| 7th Grade/5ème | $2,400 | Washington, D.C. Class Trip |
| 8th Grade/4ème | $1,000 | Big Bend Class Trip |
| 3ème | $150 | Exam Fee for Brevet (average fee) |
| 2nde | $50-$4,500 | Experiential Education Trip during Awty Connects Week** |
| 10th Grade | $50-$4,500 | Experiential Education Trip during Awty Connects Week** |
| 1ère | $250 | Exam Fee for French Baccalauréat (average fee) |
| $50-$4,500 | Experiential Education Trip during Awty Connects Week** | |
| 11th Grade | $1,030 | International Baccalaureate Fee |
| $50-$4,500 | Experiential Education Trip during Awty Connects Week** | |
| Terminale | $280-$480 | Registration and Exam Fee (range of fees) |
| $700 | Senior Fee | |
| 12th Grade | $1,030 | International Baccalaureate Fee |
| $700 | Senior Fee |
**Students in 10th grade/2nde and 11th grade/1ère will have a menu of activities to choose from during Awty Connects Week, the week before Spring Break. They can stay locally in Houston or travel domestically/abroad. Some past options included a Community Service Tour of Houston, a Language Immersion trip to France, a Marine Conservation trip to Hawaii, and a History Tour of Vietnam. Prices range from $50 to $4,500.
Book Fees
PK3 / PS through 5th grade / CM2 - All the required books and supplies for students in Early Learning (ELC) and Lower School (LS) are included in the Book Fee.
Textbooks are rented and must be returned to the classroom at the end of the school year; all other materials are purchased and may be taken home. Unreturned or damaged rented books will be charged to the student’s account. The fees are as follows:
| PK3/PS - PK4/MS | $240 |
| Kinder/GS | $355 |
| 1st Grade - 5th Grade | $485 |
| CP - CM2 | $405 |
Middle and Upper Schools / Lycée et Collège - Due to multiple elective options, Middle School (MS) and Upper School (US) students in both programs must order their books and materials in the spring. Orders will automatically be charged to the student’s account and will be invoiced in August 2022 by the
Business Office.
MS and US books range in price depending on the grade and the electives. Estimated book costs based on new books, are listed below (used books cost 25% less than new books). These prices do not take into consideration the cost of 3rd language books, supplies, or the exchange rates for books purchased overseas:
| 6th Grade - 8th Grade | $700-$850 |
| 6ème - 4ème | $500-$550 |
| 9th Grade - 12th Grade | $750-$1,100 |
| 3ème - Tle | $450-$550 |
Uniforms
All students in Kinder/GS and above must wear the school uniform. The average cost is between $200 - $250. Students are required to have a full dress uniform as well as a daily uniform.
Bus Service
Awty contracts with AFC Transportation to provide bus service to and from the school. Buses pick-up and discharge riders at designated points, and several routes are offered. Bus fees for 2022-2023 range between $3,600 and $3,900 depending on the route and estimated ridership.
Optional Programs
Language Classes: Depending on enrollment, some language classes such as Dutch, German, Italian, Mandarin, and Norwegian may be self-financed.
