Admissions
Welcome to The New Village School, where we nurture curious minds and compassionate hearts. Our school is a vibrant community dedicated to holistic education, where academic excellence meets creativity, social responsibility, and a deep respect for the world around us. Students are encouraged to explore their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and grow into confident, capable individuals ready to make a positive impact. Our unique approach to education fosters a love of learning that lasts a lifetime, preparing students not just for the next grade, but for life. Please follow our Admissions process below to get started. The application deadline for the 2025-26 school year is January 27, 2025. Please email questions to Admissions@TheNewVillageSchool.org
Our Admissions Process:
- To begin your admissions process, please express your interest by completing an Admission Inquiry Form.
- Next, visit the New Village School campus. In the Admission Inquiry Form, request a school tour, which we host most Friday mornings at 8:30am where you can see our teachers and students engaged in work together.
- Experience an Open House. We're hosting a series of Saturday Open Houses (9:45am-12pm) on November 16, 2024, and January 11, 2025.
- After visiting the school, submit a K-8 Application or Preschool Application.
- Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll schedule a meeting with your family including your student(s) and two of our teachers. These are usually held after the school day around 3:45pm.
- In addition, you’ll be connected with a current parent so you can learn more about our wonderful parent community.
- For grades 2nd through 8th, your child will visit for three school days, including a Classroom Without Walls day.
- Decision letters are sent in mid-March 2025 for 2025-26 school year. For mid-year admissions, decision letters are sent as soon as possible.
Tuition for the 2024-25 School Year is:
- Preschool and PreK: $19,500 ~ Two-year program, starting at 2 years and 9 months by September (8:30am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday)
- Kindergarten: $21,500 ~ Two-year program, starting at 4 years and 2 months by September (8:10am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday)
- Elementary School $21,500 ~ Grades 1st to 5th (8:10am-3:20pm, Monday-Friday)
- Middle School $21,500 ~ Grades 6th to 8th (8:10am-3:20pm, Monday-Friday)
The New Village School welcomes remarkable students from all backgrounds, regardless of their families' ability to pay full tuition. We do this by deliberately keeping our tuition low, compared to competing independent schools, and by offering Tuition Adjustments. No family should hesitate to apply for admission because of the inability to pay full tuition. Please inquire about our Tuition Adjustment process at Admissions@TheNewVillageSchool.org
Afterschool Care (Teatime):
Teatime is available Monday through Thursday from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM for kindergarten through 4th-grade students. The cost is $15 per hour, or $100 for the week if prepaid.
Transportation:
A third of our families live in San Francisco, we offer a convenient morning bus service for students living in San Francisco with a pickup at the Presidio. The cost is $600 per student for the year.
What Does Tuition Include?
Tuition at The New Village School covers books, outdoor education through our Classroom Without Walls program, as well as music, art, and theater. Starting in 4th grade, students embark on class trips along the West Coast and even abroad. As part of their learning experience, 7th-grade students raise funds throughout the year for their class trip to Europe. For other class trips, parents are asked to contribute financially to help support these formative experiences.
Watch the video below to hear from our students!