overview
Pre-application
All families must attend an Information Meeting and read through all informational materials provided by the school.
At the meeting you will have the chance to hear from and talk with VCS leaders, browse curriculum, meet other interested families, and ask any questions you may have.
Upcoming Information Meetings may be found on our Events page.
VCS also offers optional School Tours for interested Lower School families and Upper School Shadow Days.
Application
One application must be completed for each student seeking admission to VCS. Some sections will save across student applications; many family-related sections will be completed only once.
Applications include:
A church reference* contact from a leader at a church where the family attends and is a member is required.
For each student:
An academic reference contact* (1st and up)
An academic assessment (Kinder and up)
A Latin assessment (5th and up)
Additionally, an admissions fee of $150 per family will be charged (whether you are applying for 1 student or 5).
*Valley Classical School will contact these individuals as part of the admissions process.
Interview & Enrollment
If your completed application suggests a good fit with VCS, you will be invited for a family interview. Family Interviews include all parents, the child(ren) applying to enroll in VCS, and 2 to 3 members of the Admissions Committee. We’ll have a few questions for both the parents and children. The interview is not a test. It is an opportunity for VCS to meet your family, review the distinctive aspects of our school, and understand your family’s needs.
An invitation to enroll will then be extended, subject to a review of all applications and interviews. To enroll, families will pay an enrollment fee to secure a spot at VCS. The fee is non-refundable.
To get started, head to our Events page & RSVP to attend an Information Meeting!
Please note: PreK, 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades now have a waiting pool for the 2025-2026 academic year.
timeline
VCS begins hosting Information Meetings in October of each academic year. Information Meetings are the best way to learn more about VCS and are held monthly, January through June.
Standard admissions cycle
The standard VCS admissions cycle runs from January 1st through April 15th.
Enrollment fee, per family: $350
Extended admissions cycle
The extended VCS admissions cycle runs from April 16th through June 30th.
Enrollment fee, per family: $400
Fall tuition is due June 1st. Families accepted after this date are expected to pay all VCS tuition and fees within seven days of accepting their offer of enrollment.
Final admissions cycle
The final VCS admissions cycle runs from July 1st through July 15th.
Enrollment fee, per family: $450
VCS tuition is due June 1st. Families accepted after this date are expected to pay all tuition and fees within seven days of accepting their offer of enrollment.
Financial Aid deadlines
The financial aid application submission deadline for new families enrolling in the fall is July 30th.
The financial aid application submission deadline for new families enrolling in the spring is December 30th.
Attended an Information Meeting and ready to apply?
*We consider applications for each spring semester on a case by case basis. All questions regarding mid-year admissions should be directed to: admissions@valleyclassicalschool.org.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: Valley Classical School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or any school-administered programs.