Tuition Assistance
An independent school education can be affordable. Financial Aid is available for Canadian families who demonstrate financial need, through sources including, but not limited to, local community programs (such as Service Clubs - Rotary Clubs, Lions - Military Funding, etc.), Nova Scotia Department of Education Tuition Support Program, and Landmark East’s Student Bursary Program.
Financial Aid
Bursary is granted by the Landmark East Foundation for qualifying families for an amount between $2,000 to $4,200. See breakdown below.
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Nova Scotia TSP Supplement: up to 44% of Tuition Fees
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Nova Scotia TSP Grant: 44% of Tuition Fees
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Remaining Tuition for Program of Study of 3 minus Landmark East Bursary: between $0 to $4,200
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Tuition Support Program (TSP)
Nova Scotia Residents ($15,100)
The Nova Scotia Department of Education’s Tuition Support Program (TSP) provides eligible Nova Scotia students the opportunity of attending a designated special education independent school such as Landmark East School. Students approved for the TSP grant may also be eligible for an additional supplementary grant (the supplementary grant is based on financial need).
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For further information and an application form, visit www.tuitionsupport.ednet.ns.ca. The Tuition Support Program provides an option for students who meet program eligibility requirements to access specialized programming and services outside the framework of the Nova Scotia public school system (PSP).
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Criteria for Program Eligibility / Funding:
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the applicant is a student who has been diagnosed with a learning difference by a licensed physician or registered psychologist or candidate-registered psychologist;
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the applicant has been accepted to Landmark East School;
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the applicant has previously studied in a public school in Canada;
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the applicant has received educational programs and services in a public school setting under an individualized program plan (IPP);
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the applicant has received confirmation from Landmark East that he/she will receive individualized programs and services, in the form of an IPP and/or Adaptations while at the school and;
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the applicant has submitted a written rationale explaining how the programs and services provided by Landmark East School will positively affect their academic and behavioural well-being.
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Department of Education Tuition Support Supplement Grant Nova Scotia Residents (up to $15,100)
Students who have been approved for a Tuition Support grant may be eligible for an additional Tuition Support Supplement grant. This supplemental grant is determined by financial need.
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Landmark East Student Bursaries - Canadian Students
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Through the generosity of Landmark East donors, a limited amount of bursary funding is available each year on the basis of financial need. It is the view of Landmark East School that parents should finance their children's education to the extent they are able. If a family would like to be considered for Financial Aid, they must have received a letter of acceptance to the school, as well as the full Tuition Support Supplement Grant from the Department of Education. A Landmark East School bursary only applies to Program Study of 3 and does not cover boarding fees.
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For information on bursaries, bursary eligibility, and how to apply: Click here
Bursary-related questions should be directed to bursaryhelp@landmarkeast.org.
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If you would like assistance in navigating the application process, please contact bursaryhelp@landmarkeast.org to book a time to meet. We would be more than pleased to be of assistance.
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Tuition Fees/Support Timeline
Please note that our admissions are open year-round because if we are the right school for your child, timing should not get in the way.
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In order to meet the May re-enrollment deposit date, Landmark East School recommends the following timeline for financial assistance applications (TSP, TSP Supplement and Landmark East Student Bursary).
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1. Late April: If you intend to apply for a Landmark East Student Bursary through the Landmark East Foundation, start your on-line student bursary application through Apple Financial Services (www.applefinancialservices.ca) and complete as much as possible (the only remaining document to upload may be the Notice of Assessment – see #3 below). Your income tax information submitted to Canada Revenue Agency will be required.
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2. Mid May: Submit (upload) your Notice of Assessment from CRA to Apple Financial Services. The goal is to complete the student bursary application no later than May 25th.
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3. Mid May: The 2025-2026 Tuition Support application form will be emailed to parents as soon as it is available from the Nova Scotia Department of Education (www.tuitionsupport.ednet.ns.ca). The completed application form should be submitted to the Department of Education (TuitionSupport@novascotia.ca) as soon as possible.
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4. Late May: The 2025-2026 Tuition Support Supplement application form will be emailed to parents as soon as it is available from the Department of Education. It is recommended that you complete and submit this application to the Department of Education (TuitionSupport@novascotia.ca) as soon as you receive approval for the initial Tuition Support application (#3 above) or as soon as possible before the end of May.
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Payment Related Information
The school accepts the following forms of payment (Canadian Dollars):
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e-Transfer – Contact Admissions Office for details
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Canadian cash, cheque or money order – $35 is charged for any item returned to us by your financial institution
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Credit Card – Visa and MasterCard
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Bank transfer – Contact Admissions Office for details
Payment Schedule
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Deposit of $2,000 is due upon acceptance; 2nd payment due August 1st; final payment due December 1st. Monthly payment plans may be available (administration fee applies). Contact Admissions for details.
Fee Schedule - Fees depend on Program of Study. Please contact admissions@landmarkeast.org or call 902-542-2237 Ext. 223 for information.
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Family Discount
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There is a family discount of 15% off the total fees for each additional sibling registered in the same academic year.
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