Affordability

Families are attracted to Detroit Country Day School for its academic excellence and inspiring environment. We recognize that parents must also consider the financial contribution for a private, independent education and therefore, we provide the following information to help families with determining the full investment in a Detroit Country Day School education for well qualified students.

TUITION

The rates below are for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Prekindergarten (3 yrs.) 1/2 day	$9,500
Prekindergarten (3 & 4 yrs.) full day	$17,600
Junior Kindergarten	$17,600
Kindergarten - Grade 2	$20,900
Grades 3 - 5	$22,100
Grades 6 - 8	$25,600
Grades 9 - 12	$27,700

*Tuition deposit of $1,500

ADMISSIONS COSTS

Item and Amount	Contact for more information
Admission Application $50	Lisa Zimmerman Director, Elementary Education Julie Bianchi Middle School Director Tim Bearden Upper School Director
Admission Testing $98 - $128	Michele Reimer Admissions and Enrollment Manager

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Item	Amount	Contact for more information
Uniforms	$200-500 (approximately) Initial year purchase	The Hive
Books/Supplies: Lower and Junior Schools	$250 (approximately)	Lisa Zimmerman Director, Elementary Education
Books/Supplies: Middle and Upper Schools	$500/year (approximately) Varies based on course requirements and new/used book availability	MBS Direct
Laptops: Middle and Upper Schools	$1,600 (approximately)	DCDS Helpdesk Please click here for further details.
Athletic Fees/Uniforms	Varies based on participation and sport	DCDS Athletic Department
Field Trips	Varies	Lisa Zimmerman Director, Elementary Education Julie Bianchi Middle School Director Tim Bearden Upper School Director
Lower, Junior, Middle, and Upper School Parents' Association Fees	Varies by school	Louise Wenzel Director of Finance
Optional Services
Transportation	Varies based on type of service and proximity to school Service: bus stop vs door to door View details, routes & fees	Trudy Jones Transportation Supervisor
Summer Programs	Varies	DCDS Summer Programs
Tuition Installment Payment Plan	*Fees for 2012-2013* One installment: no fee Two installments: $230 enrollment fee Five installments: $255 enrollment fee Ten installments: $310 enrollment fee	Louise Wenzel Director of Finance
Tuition Refund Insurance Plan	Available through A.W.G Dewar, Inc. Based on tuition amount detailed on enrollment contract	Louise Wenzel Director of Finance
Guided Tuition Plan PSAS Application	$35	Louise Wenzel Director of Finance

Additional costs will be reflected on monthly billing statements. This list is not intended to be comprehensive.

NEED BASED FINANCIAL AID (GUIDED TUITION)

Guided Tuition FAQ

Apply for Guided Tuition

To initiate the admissions process, please contact the appropriate Admissions Office using the links below or complete an online inquiry form.

Lower and Junior School

Middle and Upper School

Lower School (Grades PK-2)
3003 West Maple Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Phone: 248.430.2740

Junior School (Grades 3-5)
3600 Bradway Boulevard
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Phone: 248.430.1074

Middle School (Grades 6-8)
22400 Hillview Lane
Beverly Hills, MI 48025
Phone: 248.430.1677

Upper School (Grades 9-12)
22305 West 13 Mile Road
Beverly Hills, MI 48025
Phone: 248.646.7717

Detroit Country Day School is a private, independent, co-educational, non-denominational, college preparatory school focused on academics, arts, athletics and superior character development. With campuses in Beverly Hills, Michigan and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Detroit Country Day School educates students from grades pre-k, starting at age 3, through 12, providing a well-rounded liberal arts education where the scholar-athlete-artist can thrive.