Fostering Bright Jewish Futures
Invest in an education where your child will thrive and grow as a confident, compassionate thinker who engages the world through Jewish values. The learning is engaging and inspiring as children explore rich academic and co-curricular opportunities with skillful and caring faculty. Rooted in a strong Jewish identity, graduates are poised for a vibrant future.
CESJDS is exceptional (globally) on so many levels. It has comprehensive strategic educational planning and the best staff in all fields, leading the ultimate combination of learning, values, and solid identity for the students. Noa, CESJDS Parent
| Domestic Students | 2024-2025 Tuition |
|---|---|
| Gurim (Junior Kindergarten) - Grade 1 | $35,320 |
| Grade 2 - Grade 5 | $35,990 |
| Grade 6 - Grade 8 | $43,590 |
| Grade 9 - Grade 11 | $45,120 |
| Grade 12 | $24,170* |
*Tuition for the twelfth grade does not include the postgraduate Irene and Daniel Simpkins Senior Capstone Trip to Israel and Eastern Europe. All costs related to that program are set by and payable directly to the program provider.
Included in Tuition for Each CESJDS Student
| Special Fees 2024-2025 | |
|---|---|
| Textooks/Supplies Fee | |
| Lower School (JK-5) | $65 |
| Upper School (Grades 6-11) | $250 |
| Upper School (Grade 12) | $125 |
| Student Tablet/Technology Fee | |
|
Grade 5 |
$75 |
|
Grades 6-8 |
$125 |
| Parent Association Dues (per student, limit $100 per family) | $40 |
| Sulam@JDS Program please note that tuition assistance may not be used for this program |
$15,990* |
| ESOL (for non-Embassy students) | $3,900** |
| Israeli Center (for non-Embassy students) | $1,900** |
| 2025 Irene and Daniel Simpkins Senior Capstone Israel Trip | |
|---|---|
| Israel Program (Including airfare between US/Israel) estimated cost |
$15,500 |
*Applicable only for students enrolled in Sulam@JDS
**Applicable only if participation is required by the school, and only for Domestic Student Tuition as it is already included in International Tuition
| International 2024-2025 | Tuition* |
|---|---|
| Gurim (Junior Kindergarten) - Grade 11 | $40,500 (transportation included K**-11)* |
| Grade 12 | $24,170 (transportation included)* |
*For those who live near existing bus stops. See the Transportation page for more information.
** According to Maryland State Law, students in Gurim (below Kindergarten) are not eligible to ride the bus.