The TBS Approach to Tuition
At TBS we strive to make high-quality education affordable. We want our school community to reflect the socioeconomic diversity of the East Bay. We believe that a family’s financial commitment to education should align with its financial resources. Therefore, we invite all families to consider themselves participants in our Individual Family Tuition (IFT) program.
Adaptable Tuition for Socioeconomic Diversity
TBS families contribute between 5% and 100% of the top-rate tuition, and approximately 32% of our TBS families pay less than top-rate.
Getting Started
What information do I need to have ready to fill out my Clarity application?
1. You will need basic information about all parenting adults and dependents in your child’s life. Please complete separate applications for each household.
2. With your permission, Clarity will transfer your most recent personal tax returns directly from the IRS. Note: business owners will be asked to upload their business returns. Other tax documents will be requested as needed.
3. Additionally, you will need:
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- Income estimates for the current year
- Approximate monthly and out-of-pocket expenses
- Information about assets and liabilities
Okay, I’m ready!
Head on over to Clarity and create your account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete, and you can save and return later if needed. Please note, there is a $60 fee to submit your application, which can then be shared with any schools that use Clarity at no additional cost.
Clarity applications must be submitted by the following dates in order to be considered for IFT for the 2024-2025 school year.
Returning families: October 15, 2023
Priority and early action applications are due November 30, 2023.
New ECC-8th grade: January 22, 2024
What comes next?
Your Individual Family Tuition will be shared when you receive your offer of admission and enrollment contract. If you have any questions about your offer, please contact Lamar Johnson.
Clarity Family Application Guide
Family Support contact information (all available in English and Spanish; the application itself is also fully translated into Spanish using the drop-down in the lower left corner)
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- In-app support through the “Help” button in the lower left corner
- Email support at support@claritytuition.com
- Phone support at 206-210-3752
Click here for TBS Individual Family Tuition Policies and Procedures
2023-2024 Full Rate Tuition
Preschool | $26,900 | K-5 | $33,900 |
Middle School | $36,250 | ||
Helpful Hints
Adhering to deadlines is mandatory.
If you’re not able to provide the information and documentation necessary to complete your application by the deadline, you should discuss your situation with Lamar Johnson to determine if an accommodation can be made.
Only one Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) is required for multiple TBS children.
Two-household families should complete an application for each household. Doing so ensures that we account for both households’ expenses.
For more information, please contact:

Lamar Johnson
Director of Enrollment and Outreach
(510) 665-8800 Ext. 159
ift@theberkeleyschool.org
The Berkeley School welcomes students of any race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability, and national or ethnic origin and accords them all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to students at The Berkeley School. TBS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability, and national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, scholarship programs, and athletic or other school administered programs.
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Ignite Curious Minds
Awaken Generous Hearts
Engage a Changing World
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1310 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Early Childhood Campus
2030 Francisco Street
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 849-8340
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The Berkeley School welcomes students of any race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability, and national or ethnic origin and accords them all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to students at The Berkeley School. TBS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability, and national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, scholarship programs, and athletic or other school administered programs.
Ignite Curious Minds
Awaken Generous Hearts
Engage a Changing World
K - 8 Campus
1310 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Early Childhood Campus
2030 Francisco Street
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 849-8340