Claiming tuition fees from private education

Generally, the cost of tuition for private school for elementary and secondary students doesn't qualify for tax deductions. There are non-refundable tuition and education tax credits available for post-secondary education. Whereas, a portion of the private school tuition fees, if it relates to child care services, may qualify as child care costs. There are special circumstances in which all or a portion of the fees paid may be considered a donation, and qualify for the charitable donations tax credit. Two types of schools may be able to provide charitable donations receipts for all or a portion of fees: 

• those which exclusively teach religion, and
• those which operate in a dual capacity, providing both academic and religious education 

For clarification, please contact the Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281.

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