Tuition & Financial Aid
HWIS aims to provide need-based support for families committed to immersion education, understanding that it takes several years to develop biliteracy, and that the cognitive benefits increase with the number of years spent in immersion.
Tuition includes:
- books and supplies
- field trips
- technology devices (1:1 Chromebook for Grades 2 and up, iPad used for kindergarten and Grade 1)
Tuition fees do not include optional catered lunch delivery, extended care, after-school enrichment, summer camp, parent association dues, and international travel.
Financial Aid
Families whose current financial circumstances may not fully support the tuition required to enroll in HWIS are encouraged to submit an application for assistance under the school’s Financial Aid program. The application must be submitted at the time of enrollment or re-enrollment. Our school seeks families who are committed to our vision, and who can make a significant contribution out of their own resources to make this education a priority for their children. Decisions to award aid are based solely on financial need.
New Applicants for 2024-2025 year - due Jan 11, 2024
Returning Applicants for 2024-2025 year - due Jan 12, 2024
Families interested in applying for financial aid after the deadline please contact Tracie (txiong@hwis.org for NJ) or Nicole (nliu@hwis.org for NY).
Eligibility
Your child or children must be enrolled in, or accepted to, a five day-per-week day school program for the academic year at HWIS. After school and camp programs are not eligible for financial aid. While most financial aid decisions are made during the annual enrollment cycle in January–February, each year, if financial aid funds are still available, aid decisions will continue to be made on a rolling basis up to the beginning of classes in September. Funding for the financial aid budget each year is based on several factors, including anticipated enrollment. Funds are allocated first to returning families.
How to Apply
Financial Aid Request
First, submit an application following these instructions. Download PDF.
Financial Aid Documentation
Submit parents’ or guardians' W-2s and IRS Form 1040s for the last two years via School & Student Services. Documents should not be submitted directly to HWIS.
Financial Aid Decision
Receive notification generally within two weeks of the submission of all required documentation to School & Student Services
The HWIS Value proposition
- Students learn content taught in traditional monolingual schools with the added benefit of developing biliteracy
- Students outperform the independent school norm in English/Math
- Class sizes are smaller vs. other private school ensuring greater attention and differentiation
- Financial aid is available for qualified families
School and Student Service (SSS) codes
HWIS - NJ campus 901875
HWIS - NY campus 174245