We encourage new families to visit SAGA's Open House or to meet with a SAGA representative and tour the school prior to submitting their application. If you are interested, please email the Admissions Team at admissions@sagaschool.org for more information.

The information below reflects the admissions cycle for the upcoming school year, 2026-27. (If you are still interested in applying for the current school year, fill out the 2025-26 Application and reach out to the Admissions Team to talk about availability, at admissions@sagaschool.org.)

2026-27 Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on annual costs per child and is paid in 10 monthly installments from September through June, regardless of when holidays, vacations, or absences occur. No refunds are offered for missed days.

2026-27 Preschool and PreK Tuition
3 days per week = $8,159/year(Preschool only)
4 days per week = $9,723/year
5 days per week = $11,309/year

Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th grade) Tuition
5 days per week, full day = $16,050/year
*10% sibling discount applies to second and any subsequent child attending SAGA

Fees
All programs: $60 - Application Fee (One time per child.)
Field Trip Fee: $10 - $15 per field trip; varies per classroom

Financial Aid
The Seattle Area German American School Board of Directors is offering financial aid for qualifying families. 

Admissions Timeline:
February 9, 2026: New student application deadline. (New student applications will be accepted beyond the deadline as space allows.)
March 2, 2026: Enrollment contracts to admitted students sent no later than March 2nd, 2026.
March 31, 2026: Non-refundable tuition deposit due (one month’s tuition) to secure a spot.

New Student Application (Preschool/PreK or Elementary)
Complete the New Student Application Form. (If you are still interested in applying for the current school year, fill out the 2025-26 Application and reach out to the Admissions Team to talk about availability, at admissions@sagaschool.org.)

Please answer a few short questions in the online re-enrollment survey (link below) - regardless of where you may be in the decision-making process. Re-enrolling at this early stage gives your child priority placement for the coming school year before enrollment opens to the public on January 12, 2026.

Re-Enrollment Form (current students only)

Please contact the Admissions Team if you have any questions.

For questions regarding applications and registration, please contact our admissions team at admissions@sagaschool.org

SAGA admits students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, genetic history, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or other legally protected status as to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate in its administration or academic policies on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or other legally protected status.