Admission
Tuition and Fees
A BCD Education
A BCD education empowers students to develop a love of learning and a passion for changing the world. An investment in their today is an investment in our tomorrow.
Payment Plan Options
- One-payment plan.
- Two-payment plan.
- Monthly payments through Smart Tuition. A $300/per student adminisitrative fee is applied by Smart Tuition for use of this program.
Exploration Week
Exploration Week was designed to empower and inspire all BCD students for 2 ½-years to 8th grade to see and live in to their ability to change the world.
Preschool - 4th grade will dive into innovative, on-campus projects and exciting local excursions. Through collaborative, cross-grade initiatives and interdisciplinary problem-solving units, they’ll tackle real-world questions, spark their innate curiosity, and develop a foundational understanding of community impact.
Preschool - 4th grade will dive into innovative, on-campus projects and exciting local excursions. Through collaborative, cross-grade initiatives and interdisciplinary problem-solving units, they’ll tackle real-world questions, spark their innate curiosity, and develop a foundational understanding of community impact.
Fifth - 8th grade will expand their horizons through curated domestic trips designed to challenge their intellect and broaden their perspectives, offering deep dives into pivotal moments in U.S. history, pioneering areas of study, and critical issues shaping global change. It’s an opportunity for them to develop adaptability, cultivate leadership, and connect their learning to the broader world, preparing them to navigate and shape the future with confidence and vision.
Exploration Week, May 11th-15th, 2026
5 & 6th grade - Crow Canyon Archeological Center in Cortez, CO - $1,300
7th grade - Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL - $3,429
8th grade - Washington, D.C. - $3,249
5th-8th Local Trip - Exploring the Front Range - $850
The local trip is an option for students who choose to attend or who cannot travel on the other trips due to health, medical, or personal reasons. The Front Range trip will have a unifying theme connected to the school’s mission and vision and will include local excursions, guest speakers, and interactive projects for students. No overnight will be required.
Please Note: Because financial assistance is offered to all who qualify for the grade-specific trips, we hope they will be families’ primary choice.
Please Note: Because financial assistance is offered to all who qualify for the grade-specific trips, we hope they will be families’ primary choice.
Financial Assistance
BCD has a long standing commitment to providing financial assistance to those families who qualify. This same commitment applies to Exploration Week, removing financial barriers so that our 5th - 8th grade students can participate in these important travel opportunities. Click here for our guidelines and procedures for applying.
Food Service included in Tuition
Starting Fall 2024, tuition will include food service. We are thrilled to be partnering with Sage Dining Services. Sage has been defining the standard in quality school dining services since their inception and we look forward to unique menus, scratch cooking, locally sourced foods, crisp salads, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Their Spotlight Program will teach variety, balance, and moderation in eating and their app will allow families to interface with menus, ingredient lists, comprehensive allergen filters, and the online ordering system.
Click here for more info on Sage Dining Services.
Click here for more info on Sage Dining Services.
Why invest in a PS-8 education?
By John Suitor, Head of School
When it comes to raising confident and competent children, the importance of investing in a high-quality education when children are young is critical. This makes sense if you think about the rapid pace at which students learn when they are younger.
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When it comes to raising confident and competent children, the importance of investing in a high-quality education when children are young is critical. This makes sense if you think about the rapid pace at which students learn when they are younger.
Read more
The BCD Difference
Community, Curriculum, and so much more. Click here to read about the BCD Difference.
Financial Assistance is an option
Finances shouldn’t get in the way of your child’s education. Learn how our robust Financial Assistance Program can help open up the possibility of BCD to your family.
Boulder Country Day School 4820 Nautilus Court North • Boulder, Colorado 80301 • Phone - 303.527.4931 • info@bouldercountryday.org
Boulder Country Day School is a leading private school serving students 2 ½ years old - 8th grade. In partnership with our outstanding faculty and committed families, we uphold the highest standard for our balanced educational experience. Through small class sizes and innovative engagement in a supportive environment, students at BCD learn to explore their strengths and apply them to the world. Guided by our values, we believe the empowered minds that graduate from BCD will be the ones to ignite global change.
