Tuition & Fees Schedule

2026-2027

Tuition

The fees listed below include the following: Tuition, Textbooks, Day-Field Trips, Middle School and Upper School Retreats, and PSAT Testing 

K3 - 5th Grade: $10,595

6th-8th Grade - $11,535

High School- $13,320

Fees

Non-Refundable, New Student Application Fee 
  • $125 per new student, submitted with online application. 

Non-Refundable Enrollment Fee 
  • Re-enrollment before January 31 - $200  
  • Enrollment starting February 1st - $300
*Additional fees associated with enrollment at James Island Christian School that are not covered by tuition include, but are not limited to: Athletics, Jr. Lions, Clubs, School Lunches, Extended Care and Yearbook.
Download 2026-2027 tuition fee schedule

FINANCIAL AID & DISCOUNTS

James Island Christian School uses FACTS Grant and Aid to assess the financial needs of those who apply for assistance.  Families are encouraged to apply early as funds are limited.  Please visit https://online.factsmgt.com/aid to submit an application.  Please contact the Admissions Office if you have questions on how to begin the process.

James Island Christian School is also an approved provider of the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF). To learn more about the program and to apply, please visit https://scschoolchoice.com.

Please Note: Families may apply for both ESTF and JICS need-based financial aid; however, if a family receives ESTF funds, they will not be eligible for need-based financial aid through James Island Christian School.  

Discounts are available for multi-child (second child receives 5% discount; 3rd child receives 10% discount; 4th child and up receives 15% discount), Pay in Full, JICS alumni, and full-time ministry staff.  Please contact the Admissions Office for more details.

PAYMENT PLANS

James Island Christian School offers two payment plan options.

Annual Tuition (June 1st)

  • Full tuition (100%) is drafted through FACTS. 
  • Families paying in full will also receive a 2.5% discount.

12 Month Payment Plan*

  • Monthly drafts are made through FACTS between June 1st - May 1st.
*A FACTS set-up fee of $55 per family will be charged for monthly payment plans.