ADMISSIONS FAQ
You can submit an online application here.
NCA's tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is as follows, with a free 7-week summer school program for registered students:
Elementary (K - 5): $17,900 per year
Middle School (6 - 8): $19,300 per year
High School (9 - 12): $21,200 per year
*Parents must understand that there are additional expenses such as uniforms, PE clothes, and field trips. In addition, each family is expected to contribute a minimum of $650 per child per year to NCA's Capital Campaign. Financial aid and scholarships are available to qualified families and students.
Mid-year transfers are required to follow the normal application process. Interviews, submission of application/documents/fees, and testing are required.
NCA does not require ISEE's. While NCA can and will accept ISEE scores, NCA administers its own tests (Stanford, Terra Nova, PSAT, SAT or specific subject tests). This is because students can prepare for ISEE's through tutoring, making results often inflated and inaccurate. We take authentic and holistic approaches to assessing your child's readiness, and examinations at our facility will provide us with more accurate information.
We understand that getting recommendation letters during certain seasons of the year is difficult. Please contact us and we'll provide you with guidance.
I-20 students can apply to NCA, but NCA is very selective of international students. Each year, no more than 5-6 international students are admitted to NCA. For more on applying as an international student, please email oiss@e-nca.org (Office of International Student Services).
NCA is very selective of international students. Transferring from your current school requires careful planning in order to accommodate I-20 transfer/issuance. Please forward your questions or concerns to oiss@e-nca.org.
Each application is carefully reviewed to determine his/her fit to NCA and NCA's potential role in serving the child. Therefore, all applicants' individual situations and readiness are evaluated thoroughly and without prejudice. It should be noted, however, that NCA is highly selective of its students.
No, we do not.
Yes, hours vary depending on family needs. Please contact us for more information.
IB is recognized globally as one of the highest quality educational programs available. There are 3 distinctive programs based on a student's age/grade: Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP). While NCA adheres to the principles of IB in all grade levels, the Diploma Program is offered to 11th and 12th graders. Please visit www.ibo.org for more information.