TUITION, FEES & PAYMENTS

Payment Methods

We offer the following payment options for both domestic and international families:

• Cheque

• Certified Cheque

• Money Order

• Wire Transfer

• Cash
   

Wire Transfer Details:

Account Name: Highland Academy of Canada

Bank: TD Canada Trust, 3477 Sheppard Ave E., Scarborough, Ontario M1T 3K6, Canada

Institution #: 004 | Transit #: 10332 | Account #: 0663525 9432 | SWIFT Code: TDOMCATTOR

Important: Please include the student’s full name and date of birth in the payment reference or memo line to ensure accurate processing.

Note: NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) cheques are subject to a CAD $50 administrative fee.

 

 

Refund Policy

 

IRCC Study Permit Refusal – Documentation Deadline

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For all fees that are refundable only in the event of an official study-permit refusal, families must submit:

• A written refund request

• The official IRCC refusal letter

• The student’s full name, date of birth, and proof of payment
   

All IRCC-based refund requests must be submitted within 30 days of the refusal notice.

Requests submitted after 30 days cannot be processed.

 

Below is a detailed breakdown of how refunds apply to each program and fee at Highland Academy. These policies ensure transparency and consistency for all families.

 

1. OSSD Full-Year Fee – Refundable only if a study permit is refused by IRCC and the refusal letter is submitted within 30 days; CAD $500 administrative fee deducted.
    

2. OSSD Credit Course (Domestic) – Withdraw before first class: refund minus CAD $100 administrative fee. Withdraw within first week: 50% refund. No refund thereafter.
    

3. One-on-One Tutoring – Full refund if cancelled by school; otherwise refundable only if cancelled at least 7 days before first session (20% admin fee applies). No refund after first session.
    

4. AP / University Prep Course – Full refund if cancelled by school; 50% refund if student withdraws before first class; no refund once course begins.
    

5. ESL Program – 50% refund if student withdraws before start date; no refund once course has commenced.
    

6. IELTS Preparation – Full refund if cancelled by school; 75% refund if student withdraws before first session; no refund after tutoring begins.
    

7. Ancillary Fee – Fully refundable only if a study permit is refused by IRCC.
    

8. Health Insurance Plan Fee – Fully refundable only in case of study permit refusal.
    

9. Application Fee / Homestay Application Fee – Non-refundable under all circumstances.
    

10. Homestay Monthly Fee / Custodianship Fee – Fully refundable only if study permit is refused; no refund once service has commenced.

 

Important Notes:

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• Refunds processed within 8-10 weeks after approval.
   

• Refunds issued to original payer via original payment method.
   

• Student name, date of birth, proof of payment, and supporting documentation required for all refund requests.
   

• Highland Academy of Canada reserves final determination of refund eligibility.
   

 

Scholarships & Awards

To encourage excellence, each year we award scholarships to students for academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.

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Entrance Scholarship – One-time CAD $10,000 award.

Student of the Year & Graduate of the Year Grants – Awards ranging from CAD $300 to CAD $2,000, used to pay tuition and other relevant expenditures.

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Entrance Scholarships – Additional Criteria

To encourage excellence, Highland Academy of Canada offers entrance and year-end scholarships. In addition to the high-level description in the main Scholarships & Awards section, the following criteria apply: 

• Entrance Scholarship – Eligibility​

  • At the time of application, the average grade of completed subjects is above 88%.

  • The applicant has applied to become a full-time high school student at Highland Academy of Canada.

  • The applicant is willing to participate in a school interview or video interview as part of the selection process.
     

• Scholarship Review Process
  In reviewing scholarship applications, Highland Academy considers:

  • Academic achievement and intellectual curiosity

  • Integrity, honesty, and readiness to contribute

  • Leadership, initiative, and inventive spirit

  • Breadth of academic and extracurricular interests

  • Community involvement and social responsibility
     

• Student of the Year & Graduate of the Year – Additional Details

  • Student of the Year and Graduate of the Year awards range from CAD $300–$2,000 and are awarded to one recipient in each category.

  • Student of the Year scholarships are credited to the student’s Highland Academy account and may be used toward tuition and related costs (such as books or lodging).

  • Graduate of the Year may receive the award by cheque or in kind.

  • Additional criteria for Graduate of the Year include:

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    Note:

• The student must be one of the graduates of that academic year to qualify for Graduate of the Year .

• The student must has received an unconditional offer from a university ranked in the world’s top 50 (as recognized by a major global ranking) to be eligible for Graduate of the Year   .

• The student must be recommended by at least three subject teachers and the school scholarship committee for Student of the Year & Graduate of the Year..

 

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Contact Our Financial Office

If you have questions about fees or payments, our team is ready to support you.

 

 

Additional Information

OSSD Instructional Hours

• Each Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credit officially requires a minimum of 110 instructional hours, as set by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

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• Even when delivered as one-on-one instruction, Highland Academy must ensure at least 90–110 contact hours to grant a full credit.

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• Shorter one-on-one options may be used as:
   

  • Supplementary Tutoring (approx. 30 hours): extra academic support for a course the student is already taking (no additional credit granted).
     

  • Customized Fast-Track or Remedial OSSD Course (approx. 60–90 hours): accelerated or remedial instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher, as approved by the school.
     

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