Application fee
- There is no application fee to enter Baltimore International Academy's public lottery; applications are submitted online for the lottery process (Baltimore City residents receive priority).
Tuition fees (K–8) — per year and per term
- Baltimore City residents (eligible K–8): USD 0 per year — public charter tuition is free for bona fide Baltimore City residents.
- Non‑city residents (K–8): approximately USD 10,000 per year. This non‑resident tuition is arranged and billed through the Baltimore City Public Schools Office of Enrollment; the school specifies the approximate annual amount and that BCPS handles the enrollment/tuition arrangements.
- Per term: the schedule for how non‑resident tuition is billed (annual, by semester/term, or by installment) is specified in the enrollment/financial arrangements issued by Baltimore City Public Schools (the family will receive a Letter of Financial Responsibility that sets the rate and payment terms). Tuition billing frequency and installment details are determined by the Office of Enrollment/BCPS policy rather than by the school itself.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition rates for non‑residents are established annually by the School Board and must be paid in accordance with Baltimore City Public Schools' residency and tuition policy and administrative regulations. A Letter of Financial Responsibility documents the annual rate and payment terms for each non‑resident student. Consequences for unpaid tuition are handled under BCPS policy.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Baltimore International Academy is a K–8 day public charter school (standard opening/closing bell times are listed for the school day). There is no boarding program or boarding fees.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- Uniforms: Students are required to wear school uniforms. Uniform suppliers listed for the school include Flynn & O'Hara, Herman's Discount, and a French Toast schoolbox; families purchase uniforms from those suppliers and will incur the retail cost of required uniform pieces.
- Enrichment / extended‑day care: The school operates an Enrichment Program that offers morning and after‑school care (registration required). This program is an extended‑care service and typically carries registration and participation fees set by the program; billing and refund rules for enrichment are managed by the program director/Enrichment office. Contact information for the Enrichment Program is provided by the school.
- Field trips, classroom supplies, clubs/activities, and optional extracurricular or special program fees: the school runs clubs, activities and events; individual charges for optional activities, field trips, or specific program materials may apply and are handled at the school or program level (amounts are set per activity). Parents should expect standard out‑of‑pocket costs for uniforms, enrichment registration, and any optional paid activities.
Refund information
- For tuition: refunds and any tuition adjustments for non‑resident students are governed by Baltimore City Public Schools' residency and tuition policy and its administrative regulation; waiver requests and billing disputes follow the BCPS procedures. The Board and administrative regulation outline how tuition, waivers, and related notifications are handled.
- For enrichment/extended‑care: refund or cancellation terms for enrichment program fees are managed by the school's Enrichment Program office; families should contact the Enrichment Program director for program‑specific refund policies.
Fee payment options
- Non‑resident tuition billing and payment arrangements are processed through the Baltimore City Public Schools Office of Enrollment and follow BCPS financial procedures (the Letter of Financial Responsibility specifies how and when payments must be made). Specific accepted payment methods for BCPS‑handled tuition (for non‑residents) are determined by BCPS Finance/Enrollment at the time the tuition arrangement is issued.
- Uniforms and other retail purchases (uniform suppliers listed by the school) are purchased directly from the listed suppliers; those vendors provide their own standard retail payment options (online checkout and card payments are commonly available through those retailers' stores).
- Enrichment program and activity fees (if charged) are billed by the school's Enrichment/Activities offices and are paid according to the program's instructions; contact details are provided on the Enrichment page.
If you need the precise non‑resident tuition billing schedule, the school's enrollment notice identifies that the Office of Enrollment/BCPS arranges non‑resident tuition and will provide the Letter of Financial Responsibility containing rate, billing schedule, and payment terms.
