In shortFairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus) is an independent (non-sectarian) private K-8 school in Anaheim, California, founded in 1979, serving grades K-8 with about 552 students. Tuition for 2026-27 is $26,093 to $30,264, or roughly $234,837 to $272,376 across all 9 years at today's rates. No standardized entrance exam; admission uses an on-campus assessment or visit day.
Applying to Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus)?
How no-test admissions workBook a school consultation- Location
- 5300 E. La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807
- Founded
- 1979
- Affiliation
- independent (non-sectarian)
- Head of school
- Tobin Bechtel (Head of School, 2023)
- Mandarin
- offered
- Phone
- (714) 693-3812
- Official Website
- www.fairmontschools.com
Fairmont Anaheim Hills overview
Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus) is an independent, non-sectarian private K-8 school in Anaheim, California, serving grades K-8, founded in 1979, with about 552 students. Tuition for 2026-27 is $26,093 to $30,264. Mandarin is offered. The school accepts F-1 international students and issues the I-20 needed for a student visa.
Fairmont Anaheim Hills admissions
Fairmont Anaheim Hills does not use a standardized entrance exam; admission uses an on-campus assessment or visit day.
The school publishes the following application details. The How to apply page on the school website gives seven steps: (1) submit an inquiry form, and the admissions office will reach out to schedule an interview and campus visit; (2) tour the campus and meet the admissions team; (3) the director of admissions sends the online application; (4) the student completes an on-campus assessment and the family submits transcripts, with letters of recommendation required at some grade levels and an English proficiency test additionally required of international students; (5) the admissions committee reviews the file; (6) after the acceptance letter arrives, the family signs and returns the enrollment contract to hold the place; (7) on the first day of school the admissions team walks the student to class and arranges a buddy. The director of admissions is Jennie Han. The school website publishes no fixed application deadline and admits on a rolling basis.
This school does not use a standardized entrance test. It assesses applicants on campus, so preparation centers on the visit day and the parent interview rather than test registration. Application dates are set by the school each year; ask the admissions office for the current calendar and plan backward from it.
Fairmont Anaheim Hills tuition and fees
Fairmont Anaheim Hills tuition for 2026-27 is $26,093 to $30,264.
2026-27 school year, paid-in-full rates (school website, Anaheim Hills Tuition fees page): JK through grade 5 $26,093; grades 6-8 $30,264. Preschool is priced by days attended: three days half-day $13,725, three days full-day $15,025, five days half-day $17,276, five days full-day $19,400, and Pre-K five days full-day $20,467. There are three payment options: payment in full by July 1, 2026, which is the lowest rate; 70% on July 1 and 30% on December 1 ($26,775 for JK-5 and $31,075 for 6-8); or 10 automatic bank debits from August 1, 2026 through May 1, 2027 ($26,900 for JK-5 and $31,200 for 6-8). Note that tuition differs across the four Fairmont campuses, and this page applies only to the Anaheim Hills campus.
An enrollment deposit of $1,750; a new student application and assessment fee of $150; a registration fee of $500; and $500 off for each additional child (school website, Anaheim Hills Tuition fees page). International students have a separate schedule: $37,500 for JK through grade 5 and $46,500 for grades 6-8, plus a $500 registration fee, a $1,650 new student orientation fee and $3,600 for student health insurance, with uniforms billed separately (school website, Anaheim Hills International admissions page). Uniforms from Land’s End, extended care, lunch and language support classes are charged separately.
Financial aid: Need is assessed through FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition); applications open March 1 each year and awards are made on a rolling basis, with a nonrefundable $53 application fee. The school website states that aid is limited and does not publish the share of families receiving aid or the average award (school website, Anaheim Hills Tuition fees page, Fairmont Schools Financial Aid page).
Academics and programs at Fairmont Anaheim Hills
Academics and programs described on the Fairmont Anaheim Hills website include:
- Two language tracks, Mandarin and Spanish: preschool students meet both Mandarin and Spanish one to two times a week for 30 to 50 minutes a session; from kindergarten on, students choose one of the two and continue in it through grade 5; students may switch tracks in grade 6, where Mandarin and Spanish run in parallel sections; and by the end of grade 8 students have completed high school Level 1 and can enter Level 2 in high school (school website, Anaheim Hills Multilingualism page)
- The Mandarin track was introduced in the elementary school in 2023 and extended to the middle school in 2024 (school website, Anaheim Hills Why choose us page timeline)
- The middle school Design course and FIRST Robotics launched in 2024, and drama for grades 2-8 and a standalone visual arts studio were added in 2025 (school website, Anaheim Hills Why choose us page timeline)
- The campus opened in 1979 serving preschool through grade 8, moved to its present site in 1993, and graduated its first grade 8 class in 2005, after which the full preschool through grade 8 pathway took shape (school website, Why choose us page timeline)
- The ISP Life Competencies framework, covering the cognitive, global, self-leadership, interpersonal and digital dimensions, developed by ISP together with Camtree at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge (school website, Anaheim Hills Middle School page)
- The campus has a dedicated Speech and Debate page and a Wellness & Learning Support team (school website, Anaheim Hills School life section)
Schools near Fairmont Anaheim Hills at the same level
These are the schools nearest to Fairmont Anaheim Hills at the same level, with the basic facts each school publishes. Select a name to open that school’s admissions guide:
| School | Grades | Tuition | Entrance test | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Anaheim Hills | K-8 | $26,093 | On-campus assessment | — |
| Hephatha Lutheran School | K-8 | $7,988 | On-campus assessment | 0.8 mi |
| Independence Christian School | K-8 | $7,200 | — | 0.9 mi |
| Calvary Chapel Yorba Linda Christian Academy | K-8 | $10,400 | — | 2.1 mi |
| St. Francis of Assisi School | K-8 | $9,345 | On-campus assessment | 3.1 mi |
Total tuition through graduation at Fairmont Anaheim Hills
Fairmont Anaheim Hills tuition for 2026-27 is tiered by grade or program, from $26,093 to $30,264. Over 9 years covering grades K-8, total tuition falls between $234,837 and $272,376, depending on which tier each grade falls in; ask the school for its grade-by-grade tuition table. This uses current-year rates and excludes registration fees, deposits, uniforms and activity fees; the school sets tuition for later years annually.
Getting to Fairmont Anaheim Hills from Irvine
These are straight-line distances to Fairmont Anaheim Hills from neighborhoods where many Irvine families live. Actual drive times will be longer; time the drive once during school hours:
| Neighborhood | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|
| Woodbury | 11.4 miles |
| Northwood | 10.5 miles |
| Turtle Rock | 15.5 miles |
| Portola Springs | 11.8 miles |
The school does not run buses, so plan on driving or carpooling.
Questions to ask on a Fairmont Anaheim Hills campus visit
When you visit Fairmont Anaheim Hills, confirm these points with the admissions office:
- Average class size — the FAQ on the school website answers only that the school keeps “small, intentionally balanced class sizes” and gives no figure
- Enrollment — no page on the school website publishes enrollment for this campus, so the California Department of Education 2025-26 filing of 552 students is used, with 47 full-time teachers and no part-time teach…
- Phone number — the main number on file with the California Department of Education is (714) 693-3812, while the footer of the campus page on the school website gives +714 234-2755, an admissions line. The two disag…
- Accreditation — among the Anaheim Hills pages on the school website, the phrase “WASC-accredited American curriculum” appears only on the Middle School page. A grep across all Anaheim Hills pages turned up no mentio…
- Registration, technology, uniform and activity fees beyond tuition
How EDUBUS helps families applying to Fairmont Anaheim Hills
EDUBUS counselors in Irvine work in both Chinese and English with families applying to Fairmont Anaheim Hills. We track Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus)’s admissions calendar, prepare students for the campus visit and interview, and review application materials before they are submitted. Book a school-selection consultation or read the Chinese version of this page.
Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus): Frequently Asked Questions
What test does Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus) require?
Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus) has no standardized entrance exam; admission uses an on-campus assessment or visit day.
Does Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus) accept F-1 international students?
Yes. Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus) issues I-20s; international applicants also submit English proficiency and financial documents.
How much is tuition at Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus) for 2026-27, and is aid available?
Tuition at Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus) is $26,093 to $30,264 for 2026-27. Need is assessed through FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition); applications open March 1 each year and awards are made on a rolling basis, with a nonrefundable $53 application fee. The school website states that aid is limited and does not publish the share of families receiving aid or the average award (school website, Anaheim Hills Tuition fees page, Fairmont Schools Financial Aid page).
When should an Irvine family start preparing for Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus)?
Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus) does not use a standardized entrance test. It assesses applicants on campus, so preparation centers on the visit day and the parent interview rather than test registration. Application dates are set by the school each year; ask the admissions office for the current calendar and plan backward from it. EDUBUS advises Irvine families from its Irvine office and works back from Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus)'s timeline for visit-day and interview preparation. Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus) is in Anaheim; families driving from Irvine should time the commute during school hours on their visit day.
Sources21 sources · checked 2026-09-08
Compiled from the official Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Fairmont Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus) website and public filings. Tuition and deadlines follow the school's current notice.
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