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Our purpose at Westgate Christian School is to train young people to use their abilities for the glory of Jesus Christ in a local church ministry. We do this by infusing every academic course with a biblical worldview founded on the Word of God.
But we understand that financial obligations are a major consideration when considering a private Christian school. We hope you have also become well-acquainted with the many benefits after getting to know us.
Before making your final decision, be sure to get to know us:
- schedule a tour
- attend an open house (February – May)
- reach out to our faculty and staff
- thoroughly review our website
Please review our updated multi-child discount schedule for additional savings when you enroll more than two full-time student.
2026/2027 Westgate Christian School Tuition Schedule
Preschool Half Day
K2-K4- 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Art and Music classes included
Preschool Full Day
K2-K4- 8:00 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.
- Full class schedule
Elementary
K5 - 5th Grade- 8:00 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.
- Full class schedule
Middle School
6th - 8th Grade- Full class schedule
- Electives included
High School
9th - 12th Grade- Full class schedule
- Electives included
Individual Classes (limit 3)
Part-time Students| Not WCHEA Member- Athletics participation permitted
Individual Classes (limit 3)
Part-time Students | WCHEA Members- Athletics participation permitted
2025/2026 Westgate Christian School Tuition Schedule
Preschool Half Day
K2-K4- 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Art and Music classes included
Preschool Full Day
K2-K4- 8:00 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.
- Full class schedule
Elementary
K5 - 5th Grade- 8:00 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.
- Full class schedule
Middle School
6th - 8th Grade- Full class schedule
- Electives included
High School
9th - 12th Grade- Full class schedule
- Electives included
Individual Classes (limit 3)
Part-time Students| Not WCHEA Member- Athletics participation permitted
Individual Classes (limit 3)
Part-time Students | WCHEA Members- Athletics participation permitted
New Student Application Fee Per Student (Non-Refundable)
The application fee helps WCS cover costs such as entrance testing, student insurance, and SCACS (South Carolina Association of Christian Schools) fees.
$175 | January 19th – February 1st (application period for current family new students only)
$200 | February 2nd – March 31st
$225 | April 1st – May 31st
$250 | June 1st and July 31st
$275 | August 1st and later
Returning Students:
$75 | January 19th – February 1st
$100 | February 2nd – March 31st
$125 | April 1st – May 31st
$150 | June 1st and July 31st
$175 | August 1st and later
Morning and Afternoon Extended Care
Westgate Christian School offers morning Extended Care from 7:00 to 7:25 AM for students in grades K5-12 only (due to DSS regulations).
Charges for this service are as follows:
• Daily $2.50 per student/per morning billed through FACTS
• One-time fee of $400 for the entire year billed through FACTS
Westgate Christian School offers afternoon Extended Care as an optional service offered to assist parents who
are unable to pick up their children by 3:20 PM. At 3:20 PM, all students left unsupervised will be automatically
placed in Extended Care and may be picked up and signed out there.
Charges for this service are assessed based upon the time in Extended Care at a rate of
• $3.75 for the 1st 40 minutes until 4:00 PM
• Additional $3.00 from 4:01 PM to 4:30 PM
• Additional $3.00 from 4:31 PM to 5:00 PM
• Additional $3.00 from 5:01 PM to 5:30 PM
• Family cap of $30.00 a day until 5:30 PM
• All students must be picked up no later than 5:30 PM or a fee of $1.00/minute/child after 5:30 PM will be
charged.
Financial Aid Scholarships Available (Non-ESTF K5 – 12th Grade Full-time Student):
- Financial Aid $500 scholarship per enrolled student
- Multi-student scholarship for full-time students: If qualified, this is a $250 compounding scholarship for each child beginning with the second (Ex. 2nd student receives a scholarship of $250, 3rd receives $500, 4th receives $750, etc. with a cap of $2500)
*To qualify for these scholarships, you must meet the following requirements:
- Apply for ESTF scholarship and receive denial letter. You will be required to upload the denial letter to the application for the scholarship.
- Apply and qualify for the Financial Aid Scholarship through FACTS.
- A link to access this application and an information sheet will be available beginning mid March.
- The Scholarship application fee is $45. Proof of income will be required. This application is processed through FACTS Grant and Aid which maintains your financial privacy (not viewable by WCS Faculty/Staff)
- These scholarship funds are limited and will be awarded until funds are depleted.
Referral Program
- Referred families must never have attended WCS.
- New applicants must list referring family on the application or open house registration.
- Current families who refer new families to an open house receive $20 worth of lunch vouchers for each new family who attends the event.
- Current families whose referrals complete the application and enrollment process will receive a $50 credit to their school account.
- Current families, alumni, faculty and staff (past and present) who refer a new family who enrolls in WCS and stays enrolled for 3/4 of the year will receive a $50 gift card.
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