2025-2026 Tuition & Fees

Lower School (K-6)

Tuition

$37,000

Supply Fee

$300

Tuition Refund Insurance (optional if paying in full)

$758

Middle School (Grades 7-8) & Upper School (Grades 9-12)

Supply & Technology Fee

$480

Tuition Refund Insurance (optional if paying in full)

$794

After Care (3:15-5:30 PM)

Monthly After Care

$425 per month

Drop-in Rate

$35 per day

$570

Activity Fee

$38,500

Tuition

$700

Activity Fee

Payment plans

Linder’s payment schedule allows the following options:

  • 12 equal installments: From July 1 to June 1

  • Semi-annual payments on July 31 and January 31

  • Full payment due by July 15 (tuition insurance is optional if you choose to pay in full)

Families may pay with an ACH transfer from a checking or savings account or by check with no transaction fee. Credit card payments incur a 3.12% transaction fee.

529 plans for tuition

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 expanded the use of Section 529 savings plans to include up to $10,000 per year, per child for K–12 private school tuition—in addition to college and other postsecondary expenses.

In Virginia, contributions to a 529 plan may be deducted from your state taxable income, up to $4,000 per account, per year (with unlimited carryforward for larger contributions).

Grandparents and other relatives can generally open and contribute to 529 accounts for your child, and they may also be eligible for the Virginia state tax deduction if they are Virginia taxpayers.

We recommend speaking with your accountant or financial adviser to understand how a 529 plan could benefit your family, including contribution strategies and any potential impact on financial aid.

Tax deductions for special needs education

If your child has special needs, you may be eligible to deduct private school tuition and related educational expenses on your federal taxes. According to IRS guidelines, certain special education costs—including private school tuition and tutoring—can be considered deductible medical expenses if:

  • The education is recommended by a licensed physician (your pediatrician can write this letter)

  • It is deemed medically necessary for your child’s diagnosed condition, and

  • You itemize deductions using Schedule A of IRS Form 1040.

We encourage families to speak with a qualified tax professional to understand what qualifies in their specific situation and whether itemizing deductions would be financially beneficial.

Financial aid

Limited financial aid is available on a need basis. Please contact admissions@thelinderacademy.com to learn about eligibility details.