Thank you for your interest in Naperville Christian Academy. We would be delighted to welcome you for a visit, introduce you to the staff and students, and walk you through the admissions process. We look forward to the possibility of your child becoming an NCA Knight!
Admissions Information
Enrollment for the 2017-18 school year begins February 1st. It is recommended that new families attend an open house and take a tour of NCA while school is in session to best familiarize yourself with the type of classroom environment and curricular content we provide. We maintain a target class size of 16 students. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Admissions for the 2017-18 school year will close on August 1, 2017 excepting families relocating from out-of-state.
Application Dates:
Priority Enrollment for New Students from Current Families: January 17 – January 31, 2017.
Open Enrollment for New Students from New Families begins February 1, 2017.
Please note:
A child must be three years old and potty-trained to apply for our Preschool class.
A child must be five years old by September 1 to apply for our Kindergarten class.
Admissions Process:
1 – Complete Online Application
Preschool Application Fees:
Application fee for the first child: $100, Application fee for each additional child: $50
Kindergarten – 12th Grade Application Fees:
Application fee for the first child: $260, Application fee for each additional child: $160
2 – Complete Admissions Testing
After the Admissions Committee has reviewed your application, you will be contacted to schedule a testing date. A testing fee of $100 is included in the application fee.
3 – Complete Parent and Student Interview
After Admissions Testing is completed, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you as well as for you to ask questions or express any concerns. Student applicants to our Upper School (6th-12th) need to participate in this interview as well.
4 – Our Admissions Committee will contact you with the formal admission decision
If a student is admitted, he will be placed in the grade for which he is applying if his previous school work, behavior, and admissions test results indicate that he is prepared to enter that grade. However, if through admissions testing results or other evidence, it is determined that the student is not adequately prepared for the grade for which he is applying, it may be necessary that he repeat the previous grade.
Regardless of whether the student is admitted to the grade for which he is applying or to the previous grade, it is often the case that tutoring is required prior to the start of the school year, and in some cases, continuing during the school year. Tutoring is usually required in English grammar and writing, as well as in Latin. This tutoring is not included in the standard tuition. Details on tutoring fees will be provided by the Admissions Committee at the time of acceptance.
5 – Secure Admission
If a student is admitted, a tuition deposit of the equivalent of one month’s tuition is required within two weeks of notification of admission. This tuition deposit will secure admission, is non-refundable, and will be credited toward May’s tuition.