Admission, Tuition and Enrollment information
Join Us on the Journey
We invite you to join us on this extraordinary journey of education, community, and nature. At the Portland Forest School, we believe in the transformative power of holistic learning, we cultivate curious minds, compassionate hearts, and responsible stewards of the Earth.
Come, be a part of our thriving community, where the forest is not just a backdrop but an integral part of the academic classroom, and every student's journey is a celebration of growth, discovery, and connection.
Tuition Information
Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is $16,950 for all grades K – 8.
There is a non-refundable $50.00 application fee and $450.00 deposit that will be credited toward tuition.
There is a 10% Sibling Discount as well as a 5% discount on full priced tuition prepayment for the entire school year, if received by 9/6/24.
We also offer flexible payment plans.
We do offer tuition assistance to qualifying families.
PFS is committed to improving access to outdoor education. As part of that commitment, our outdoor forest school offers a series of tuition discounts for students meeting the eligibility criteria. Eligibility for tuition assistance includes families who utilize one or more of the following: OHP, SNAP/WIC/Free Lunch.
We also have an optional BIPOC student discount that can be utilized alone or stacked with other discounts.
Student enrollment for the Portland Forest School are extremely limited to maintain our small class sizes and uniquely low teacher/student ratios.
If you have any questions about admission or tuition please email the office at admissions@portlandforestschool.org
Upcoming events:
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Middle School Open House
4.30 6:00-7:00PM
For prospective students and families for grades 6th-8th. Come see what our outdoor forest school offers and let us share with you how our nature first approach to education cultivates lifelong learning & residency.
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Forest School Faire
5.4 1:00-4:00PM
All welcome, free admission! Games, archery, nature arts & crafts, cotton candy, son cones, raffle prizes, obstacle course, family fun and more!
All activities are by tickets, discounted tickets and more info on EventBrite:
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Open House K-8th
5.14 6:00-7:00PM
For prospective students and families for grades 1st-8th. Come see what our outdoor forest school offers and let us share with you how our nature first approach to education cultivates lifelong learning & residency.
