Tuition & Affordability

Our commitment is to provide you with a well-rounded and world-class education that will be the best preparation for your child’s future learning and life.

OUR NON-PROFIT SCHOOL spends over 84% of tuition dollars on teaching and learning each year. More than half of our staff have master's or doctorate degrees and the investment in top quality education is proven by student results. LCIS students meet or exceed the norms on international or national exams such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, PSAT, SAT and BGCSE.

Tuition Fees Include

All Books %
Parents don't pay extra for books, online learning resources or art supplies.
Co-Curricular Activities%
Over 50 after-school activities are available free of charge to students from 3-4PM.
Technology Fees%
Students have access to laptops, iPads, printers, cameras, robotics materials and tech support staff without additional fees.

2023-2024 Tuition

Preschool (Regular Day) $9,404
Preschool (Extended Day) $10,708
Jr. Pre-Kindergarten $17,273
Pre-Kindergarten $18,796
Kindergarten $20,320
Lower Elementary (Gr. 1-2) $25,838
Upper Elementary (Gr. 3-5) $26,097
Lower Middle School (Gr. 6-8) $29,231
Upper Middle School (Gr. 9-10) $29,665
High School (Gr. 11-12) $32,144

Affording LCIS

LCIS is committed to making its accredited, International Baccalaureate education accessible to a wide range of families. Our robust tuition assistance programme supports many Bahamian families. Award packages are competitive.

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Bahamian Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Applications Open

The Bahamian Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship is a new, exciting scholarship opportunity available to Bahamian students applying to Lyford Cay International School for the 2023-24 School Year.

10 students will be selected from the pool of competition applicants to receive scholarships to attend LCIS ranging from 25% of tuition to 100%.

Students who enter the competition will need to highlight not only their achievements and aspirations but also display the character attributes of the IB Learner Profile. Families will also need to present financial information.

There will be a leadership framework that students who receive these scholarships will gain access to, leveraging their emerging talents and strengthening them to ensure their success. Once these students have completed their education, the school expects them to make a lasting impact on the country.

Candidates must be Bahamian citizens and new applicants to LCIS (from any school). Only completed applications will be considered. The deadline for applications is 10 March 2023 and the selected candidates will be announced on 5 April 2023.

Apply Here
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Financial Aid

Need-based awards granted using a quantitative formula based on a family’s financial data.

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Scholarships

Additional awards for students who demonstrate financial need and who are able to contribute to the school community in specific ways.

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Other Awards

Occasional assistance with the additional cost of attendance for students on significant financial aid or with extenuating circumstances.

$3.5M
in aid awarded to-date
$785K
in aid awarded in 2020-21
10-100%
Award Range
$13K
Average award
Priority Application Window
Sep 1 - Dec 15
Admissions Notifications
Mar 15
Rolling Admissions
Jan 1 - Aug 31
Financial Aid Application
Early Deadline:
Feb 15
Case by Case: Rolling
Mid-Year
Transfers

As space available
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