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Tuition

We want families to understand the full cost of a Harborlight education before making an enrollment decision. Think Harborlight may be financially out of reach? Talk with us before deciding.

Tuition Options

The tuition rates listed here reflect the 2026–2027 school year.
Harborlight’s annual school year runs from July through June, beginning with Summer Programs in July and August. The academic year begins in September 2026 and concludes in mid-June 2027.

Extended Montessori and Experience Weeks follow the same July–June annual cycle.

Please note: Depending on the calendar, the first day of Summer Programs may occasionally fall in late June.


Academic Year Tuition (School Year Only)

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  • Infant House

    Academic Day (8:30-3:00)
    $24,750

    Extended Day
      A Block (7:30-8:30)
      $2,740
      B Block (3:00-4:30)
      $3,420
      C Block (4:30-5:30)
      $2,740
    Additional fees not included in tuition are:
    Summer, Extended Montessori Weeks (February/April) see Bundle Tuition

  • Toddler House

    Half Day (8:30-11:30)
    $16,450
    Academic Day (8:30-3:00) 
    $24,750

    Extended Day
      A Block (7:30-8:30)
      $2,440
      B Block (3:00-4:30)
      $3,310
      C Block (4:30-5:30)
      $2,440
    Additional fees (not included in tuition):

    SUMMER 2026 (per month)
    Half Day (8:30-11:30)
    $1,525
    Academic Day (8:30-3:00)
    $2,298
    Extended Day
      A Block (7:30-8:30)
      $230
      B Block (3:00-4:30)
      $300
      C Block (4:30-5:30)
      $230

    EXTENDED MONTESSORI WEEKS
    2/15 - 2/19/2027: $500.00
    4/19 – 4/23/2027: $500.00
     
    *See bundle option for full-time, year-round discounts. 

  • Children's House

    Half-Day (PK only) (8:30-11:30)
    $15,350
     Half-Day Lunch Bunch (11:30-12:30)
      $1,920
    Academic Day (8:30-3:00)
    $24,750

    Extended Day
      A Block (7:30-8:30)
      $1,920
      B Block (3:00-4:30)
      $2,930
      C Block (4:30-5:30)
      $1,920
    Additional fees (not included in tuition):

    SUMMER 2026 (per month)
    Half Day (8:30-11:30)
    $1,425
      Lunch Block (11:30-12:30)
      $175
    Academic Day (8:30-3:00)
    $2,210
    Extended Day
      A Block (7:30-8:30)
      $175
      B Block (3:00-4:30)
      $265
      C Block (4:30-5:30)
      $175

    EXTENDED MONTESSORI WEEKS
    2/15 - 2/19/2027: $500.00
    4/19 – 4/23/2027: $500.00

    *See bundle option for full-time, year-round discounts. 

  • Elementary & Middle School

    Academic Day (8:15-3:00)
    $24,750

    Extended Day (grades 1-5)
      A Block (7:30-8:15)
      $0 reservation required
      B Block (3:00-4:30)
      $3,010
      C Block (4:30-5:30)
      $2,350

    Extended Day (grades 6-8)
      A Block (7:30-8:15)
      $0 reservation required
      B & C Block (3:00-5:30)
      $2,500

    Two Experience Weeks are included in the tuition.
    Additional fees: Creative Discovery, Extended Montessori Days, Experience Weeks, and Summer Program.

    See bundle option for full-time discounts.

Year-Round Tuition (Discounted)

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  • Infant House Bundle

    11-Month (July or August-June)
    $31,141 ($2,831/month)

    12-Month (July-June)
    $33,300 ($2,775/month)
    When choosing this Tuition Package: Full-time (11 or 12 month enrollment), your tuition and fees are adjusted to include the Summer Program month(s), all Extended Montessori Blocks (7:30-5:30), and Extended MontessoriWeeks. The tuition insurance policy fee is paid for by Harborlight for all Bundle Tuition Packages. 

  • Toddler House Bundle

    11-Month (July or August-June)
    $28,930 ($2,630/month)

    12-Month (July-June)
    $31,296 ($2,608/month)
    When choosing this Tuition Package: Full-time (11 or 12 month enrollment), your tuition and fees are adjusted to include the Summer Program month(s), all Extended Montessori Blocks (7:30-5:30), and Extended Montessori Weeks. The tuition insurance policy fee is paid for by Harborlight for all Bundle Tuition Packages.

  • Children's House Bundle

    11-Month (July or August-June)
    $28,358 ($2,578/month)

    12-Month (July-June)
    $30,732 ($2,561/month)
    When choosing this Tuition Package: Full-time (11 or 12 month enrollment), your tuition and fees are adjusted to include the Summer Program month(s), all Extended Montessori Blocks (7:30-5:30), and Extended Montessori Weeks. The tuition insurance policy fee is paid for by Harborlight for all Bundle Tuition Packages.

  • Elementary & Middle School Bundle

    11-Month (Choice of any two of the 2-week summer sessions)
    $28,325 ($2,575/month)

    12-Month (July-June) 
    $30,756 ($2,563/month)
    When choosing this Tuition Package: Full-time (11 or 12 month enrollment), your tuition and fees are adjusted to include the Summer Program sessions, all Extended Montessori Blocks (7:30-5:30), Extended Montessori Days, and Experience Weeks. The tuition insurance policy fee is paid for by Harborlight for all Bundle Tuition Packages. There are no additional discounts (with the exception of Scholarships) on Bundle Tuition Packages.

Tuition Payment Options

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Policies

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Contact

243 Essex Street
Beverly, Massachusetts, 01915
Phone: (978) 922-1008
Fax: (978) 922-0594

About Harborlight

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