| Middle School – Full Time
Grades 6 – 7 – 8 |
High School – Full Time
Grades 9 – 10 – 11 -12 |
| Application Fee:
$75 |
$75 |
| Tuition:
$6,400-$14,200 |
$7,400 – $17,650 |
| Pay In Full by August 31, 2023:
5% Discount Paid directly to EA, not through TADS |
5% Discount Paid directly to EA, not through TADS |
| Enrollment Fee:
$1000 |
$1000 |
| Sibling Discounts:
Tuition: 10% Discount (Discount applies to younger sibling) Enrollment: $100 Discount (One family participation requirement per family) |
Tuition: 10% Discount (Discount applies to younger sibling) Registration: $100 Discount (One family participation requirement per family) |
| Family Participation Requirement:
36 hours per year (3 hours each month over 12 months, or 4 hours over 9 months), with at least half of these hours going toward meaningful fundraising or cost-saving activity. Or $1,620 buyout |
Application Fee is payable upon submitting NEW Student Application, and is non-refundable.
Supply Fee is held on individual accounts, any remainder at the end of the year has the option of being applied to remaining tuition balance, held for next year’s supply fee, or transferred as a donation to the school.
Enrollment Fee is payable upon signing the enrollment contract, and is non-refundable.
Sibling Discount applies to younger student.
International Students $2,500 fee for those attending Explorations on an F-1 visa.
Tuition Reduction
Explorations Academy offers a Tuition Reduction for families based on need. This variable amount is determined by an independent company. Learn more about TADS (Tuition and Data Services) on our financial aid page.
Family Participation Requirement
We want our tuition to reflect affordability for Whatcom and Skagit County families.
All families are expected to volunteer and participate a minimum of 36 hours per year.
Activities include:
Blisterama! shifts, watering plants, driving buses to storage, being on the Board, hosting a fundraiser, marketing on Facebook, photographing events, cleaning or organizing the school, writing thank you notes, attending networking events, and more!
Anyone can fulfill the family participation requirement, including students, parents, grandparents, and/or friends!
Single Term
Students may enroll in a single term at Explorations. Middle School tuition is set at $7,000 for Fall or Spring Term and $3,500 for Winter Term. High School tuition is set at $8,000 for Fall or Spring term and $4,000 for Winter Term.
Potential Additional Costs
Personal GearPersonal gear and supplies, such as outdoor clothing, equipment (or rental fees), passport/Enhanced ID, laptop (we DO NOT recommend Chromebooks) are paid by the family. We also offer gear swaps and recommend thrift-store shopping when possible. |
International Expedition:Middle School International Expedition:
Generally $3,000 – $4,000
High School International Expedition:
Generally $4,500 – $5,500
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The International Expedition fee varies depending on location. Fundraising assistance is available.
Independent Study (.5 Credit): $330
Students who pursue studies in addition to those offered within their program under the guidance of an Explorations Academy faculty member are responsible for additional independent study fees in .5 increments.
Matriculation Fee (Graduation Year): $455.00
This fee will be billed upon enrolling for the senior year. This fee covers the substantially elevated staff attention and workload that senior students require.
