Admissions

At Kent Academy, we strive for each of our students to take ownership in their learning and our school as a whole. We value diversity and acceptance of all individuals, this includes but is not limited to race, religion, gender identification, sexuality, socioeconomic status, etc. Our students and staff come from various backgrounds and we like to believe that our love and respect for each other, as members of this Kent family and members of our society, can ensure that each child feels seen and heard. We are so thankful that this love and acceptance is shared by our students and their families. 

Application Process

  1. Sign up for a tour of Kent Academy here.

  2. Complete the application located on the website and pay your $200 application fee.

  3. Our Head of School will review your application and give you a call to discuss it.

  4. If, after reviewing the application your student appears to be a good fit, they will be offered a 2-4 Day School Visit.

  5. During the School Visit your student will experience a typical school day and participate in all classes. They will also be given academic assessments from the Kent staff.

  6. After the school visit, our Head of School will give you a call to discuss next steps.

  7. If your scholar is offered acceptance, you will need to pay the non-refundable Enrollment Fee, and complete your New Student Paperwork.

  • Click here to access our application form.

  • Click here to access our application checklist.

  • Click here to access our personal letter of recommendation form.

  • Click here to access our Educational Institution Letter of Recommendation form.

  • Click here to access our Release of Information form.

Tuition

2024-2025 Tuition Overview

Tuition & Fees

  • New Student Application Fee: $200 (non-refundable)

  • Enrollment Fee: $1,000 (non-refundable)

  • Tuition (includes First Friday Field Trips and four grade level field trips // 5th grade DC trip & MS overnight trip not included)

    • K-5th: $18,500

    • 6th-12th: $19,500

    • Part-time & Virtual Tuition (3 or more classes are considered full-time)

      • Standard: $3,000 per course // $14,500 full-time virtual

      • Plus: $4,000 per course // $19,500 full-time virtual

Additional / Optional Fees: These fees apply if your student chooses to participate in the following:

  • After School Study Buddies: $25 per hour M/W (if registered)

  • Late pick-up: $10 per 15 minutes after 3:15 p.m.

  • Lunch Bunch: Paid by student per lunch, if earned

  • Tutoring: $50 per hour

  • Small group tutoring (up to 3 students): $35 per hour per student (must be pre-approved by admin)

  • Orton Gillingham tutoring: $65 per hour

  • Courses at Kent/after-school: $500 per course per semester

  • Late pick-up: $10 per 15 minutes after 3:15 p.m.

  • Early drop-off: $10 per day after 8 a.m. // $15 per day if earlier

Technology needs:

  • K-12 students will have a Chromebook provided for school use. ALL students will need to purchase a computer for home use. High School students have the option to purchase their own computers for school and home use.

Discounts:

  • $800 early payment discount applies to families paying tuition fees in full by June 1, 2024

  • Sibling discount: $500 per sibling

Financial Aid

  • The new student application for Opportunity Scholarship opened on February 1st. This is income based, but has a maximum award of $6,492.00 for the school year. The income limits have changed so please be sure to check the NCSEAA website to see if you are now eligible. If you already have the Opportunity Scholarship this year, you will need to go on and renew it during that time frame so that you can get it for next year. All students may apply.

  • The ESA+ new student application opened on February 1st . (The official way to determine eligibility is by applying for the program. Although, students must reside in NC – there are other criteria’s that must be met to be considered for either of the scholarships. ESA+ program is available for parents of students with a disability.) Additionally, the ESA+ program amounts are anywhere between $9,000 and $17,000 a year. This program is not income based, but does require that students have an IEP Eligibility Form from the public school system.

    IF you have an IEP from the public school system that is less than 3 yrs old, you don’t need to gather anything further.

    IF your IEP is more than 3 years, you will need to reach out to see if they will accept a psychological evaluation or if you will need an updated IEP.

    IF you have been receiving the grant but your IEP is older than 3 yrs, please check to make sure an updated psych evaluation will be sufficient for you to continue to get the grant.

    IF you need to apply for the first time and you need to get an IEP, please follow the steps below:

    1. Email an administrator at your child’s “home” school, which is whatever school they would be going to in the district.

    2. They will then respond and have you register with the district as a private school child, and will begin the process.

    3. The school may also ask for feedback from your child’s teachers. We are MORE than happy to do this, by completing surveys and sending in any information needed.

    4. Please note that this process can take 90 days (sometimes longer if the school is backed up), and you have to have the IEP eligibility completed to apply for the grant.

    Please visit https://www.ncseaa.edu/k12/ to apply for these scholarships/grants.

  • The Gardner Scholarship is based on financial need to continue to make private school accessible to all families. Funding for this scholarship is extremely limited and is on a first come, first serve basis to cover a small portion of the tuition. Applications for the scholarship are available after submitting the application, fee, and materials. Families should expect to contribute at least $15,000/year to their child’s educational experience.

  • Kids with PossAbilities provides funding for therapy and educational scholarships for children with developmental delays. Funding is limited to $1000 per child per year.

    Visit: kidswithpossabilities.org