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Why choose Canterbury School?

Canterbury School, the only true independent, college-preparatory school in Fort Myers, is where students are immersed in strong academics and cocurriculars, all within a safe and welcoming environment.

How do I apply to Canterbury School?

We are delighted that you have chosen to apply to Canterbury School. Throughout the application process, the admission staff will work closely with you to help you. Logging in to our centralized admissions platform to complete an application will simplify the process for your family and provide access to Cougar Campus, our information portal.

What are the five values of Canterbury?

We welcome all who share our Five Values: Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Spirituality, and Self-Reliance. Why Canterbury? Request more information on attending Canterbury School. We welcome all who share our Five Values: Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Spirituality, and Self-Reliance. Request more information on attending Canterbury School.

Applicant Instructions

Logging in to our centralized admissions platform to complete an application will simplify the process for your family and provide access to Cougar Campus, our information portal.

Once a candidate has been evaluated,

his/her file is forwarded to the Admission Committee. Using the student's past academic achievement, teacher recommendations, performance on the admission assessment, teacher observations during the class visit, and an interview with the Division Director and Director of Admission, the Committee makes a decision.

What is financial aid at Canterbury School?

To this end, the financial aid program at Canterbury School is designed to help make a Canterbury education accessible to qualified students who could not otherwise afford the cost of attending.

What is Canterbury School?

Canterbury School receives a confidential report outlining each family’s financial situation based upon information obtained from the application and supporting tax documents. Each family’s total income, assets, and special circumstances are taken into consideration in order to determine the level of assistance needed.

How are financial awards influenced?

Financial award decisions are influenced by the availability of school resources, the number of qualified applicants, and overall budgetary constraints. At times, there have been insufficient funds to meet the needs of all accepted students who met the qualifications for financial aid.

When will Canterbury School start giving financial aid?

Grants for the 2021-2022 school year will be made prior to February 2021 re-enrollment; consequently, applications for financial aid should be completed by December 1, 2020. It is the parents' responsibility ...

Does Canterbury School offer athletic scholarships?

Athletic scholarships are not given at Canterbury School. To assess a family’s level of financial need, Canterbury School uses the calculations provided by FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment as a guideline. FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment is an independent, third party company that conducts financial analyses to determine families’ financial needs.

Does Canterbury School accept tuition vouchers?

Canterbury School does not accept any government tuition vouchers, including the McKay Scholarship. We are an independent school and receive no government funding. Grants, made to both low and middle income families, do not need to be repaid. Athletic scholarships are not given at Canterbury School. To assess a family’s level of financial need, ...

Who is responsible for financial aid?

It is the parents' responsibility to complete the financial aid application process by the given deadlines. The primary responsibility for financing a student's independent school education rests with the family.

Canterbury Academic Tutoring Services (C.A.T.S.)

Canterbury School is dedicated to academic excellence within a caring and supportive community emphasizing character, leadership and service. We are happy to offer students tutoring services to help meet their individual needs

Open to All Students in the Community

Canterbury Academic Tutoring Services (C.A.T.S.) is a program intended to provide additional academic support for both Canterbury students and students in the greater Fort Myers community who desire to improve their academic performance. Services provided by C.A.T.S.