Admissions FAQ

Tours are typically offered weekday mornings during the academic year. We find that morning tours provide the optimal experience for prospective families to witness children in action and a wide variety of our programs.

Click on any Schedule a Tour button or link to find out what days and times are available and sign up to Visit Our Campus!

Group tours are typically an hour long, as we visit each of the five floors of our campus. We highly recommend reviewing our website prior to your visit, as it provides a helpful foundation for what you will see and experience on the tour.
 

Student placement in a program/grade is determined by eligibility and the child’s age on September 1st of the enrollment year:*

Preschool:
Baby Nido: 3 Months
Nido: 12 Months
Pre-K2: Age 2
Pre-K3: Age 3
Pre-K4: Age 4

Elementary:
Kindergarten: Age 5
1st Grade: Age 6
2nd Grade: Age 7
3rd Grade: Age 8
4th Grade: Age 9
5th Grade: Age 10

*We recognize that cut offs vary state/country. Please email admissions@klaacademy.org if you have any questions about program eligibility.

Ideally, families should complete an application the fall prior to the school year they would like to enroll (example: submit application Fall 2023 to start Fall 2024).

Typically, our application is released in the fall, and families will have until early in the new year (February) to complete the process. Applying by the application deadline is recommended as we may reach capacity in certain grades/programs and then open a wait pool. Families who apply in the Regular Admissions Cycle will receive their notifications on March 1st.

Families interested in applying can complete our application online:

APPLY FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR 

APPLY FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR 

Our application fee is $100 per child and can be paid electronically within the online application portal.

Supplemental materials can be uploaded directly through the application portal, or can be emailed to admissions@klaacademy.org.

You can track the progress of your child's application through the application portal.

Applicants who apply (or complete their application) after February 14, 2024, will be moved to our Rolling Admissions Cycle, and will receive their notification within 10 business days from the completion of their application.

Infant Applicants: There is no Observation Session required for students applying to our Baby Nido program. Since students applying to this class are under 1 year old, we require a virtual Family Meeting in lieu of bringing the applicant to campus.

Nido, PK2, PK3 Applicants: The Music Playgroup is a 30 minute opportunity for one parent/guardian to bring their child to campus and participate in an interactive group music class.

PK4 Applicants: During this 30 minute visit, students will have an opportunity to work with a current preschool teacher to cover some literacy, numeracy, phonics and more! These sessions may be one-on-one or in a small group setting.

Kinder-5th Grade Applicants: During a Shadow Visit, students have the opportunity to participate in a range of class experiences, both academic and social. There is nothing for students to prepare in advance of their visit, we simply ask that they dress comfortably (wear sneakers and bring a sweatshirt/jacket) and bring a water bottle. 

The Family Meeting is an opportunity for families to virtually connect with a member of our Leadership Team (Head of School or Enrollment Management Director) and ask any final questions they may have. Typically, this is a quick 15-minute meeting over Zoom for parents/guardians, and there is no need for the applicant to attend.

We have a Review Committee that meets to review all applicant files. The Committee takes a number of factors into consideration when making admissions decisions, including all admissions materials received to gain a full picture of applicants.
 

If a child is not accepted to KLA Academy, they are welcome to reapply for future academic years.

Those applicants who receive an offer of acceptance have a maximum of 10 business days to complete the enrollment process, including payment of Registration Fee, New Student Fee, and prorated tuition, when applicable, as well as submission of the signed Enrollment Contract.

If your child has been accepted and there is no space available in their program, you may choose to join our Wait Pool by emailing admissions@klaacademy.org and paying a non-refundable, non-transferable Wait Pool fee in the amount of $100. This fee cannot be applied towards Registration, Materials/Technology Fees or any other fees.

Please note the Wait Pool pertains exclusively to the school year that the applicant applied to, not to future years. 

A Wait Pool differs from a Wait List. With a Wait Pool there is no predefined order when it comes to if/when a student will be offered a seat. If a space opens up, the students on the Wait Pool are reviewed to determine who is offered the spot based on a range of factors.

Families in our elementary program are welcome to apply for Financial Aid through FASTAid.

Prospective families should complete their admission and financial aid applications simultaneously. Both parents/guardians must complete a financial aid application. In case of divorce, each parent/household must complete the financial aid application and send in all required documents.

Prospective families whose admission and financial aid applications have been completed by February 14, 2024, will be notified of their award in the acceptance letter on March 1, 2024.

Please note that financial aid awards are towards tuition only (not fees) for each school year, and requires reapplying every year as families believe they continue to qualify.  

For tuition assistance questions, please contact admissions@klaacademy.org  or call  305-377-0391.

Financial aid is first allocated to those who apply in the Regular Admissions Cycle. To ensure your financial aid application is considered, please make sure it is completed during the admissions application process.

Those families who have not completed their financial aid application when applying for admissions should contact the Enrollment Management team for next steps: admissions@klaacademy.org

At this time, KLA Academy does not issue F-1B student visas.

KLA Academy also does not require a student visa for international students.