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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 2027-28 school year is January 25, 2027. 

Rolling Admissions: The New Village School continues to accept applications for select grades and preschool for the 2026–27 school year. We are offering private tours throughout the summer based on availability for families interested in learning more about our unique preschool through 8th grade program. If you have questions please email Admissions@TheNewVillageSchool.org 


Our Admissions Process:

      1. To begin your admissions process, please express your interest by completing an Admission Inquiry Form.
      2. Next, visit the New Village School campus. In the Admission Inquiry Form, request a Morning Circle School Tour, which we host most Friday mornings from 8:30am-9:45am where you can observe our teachers and students engaged in work together. 
      3. Experience an Open House. Join us for one of our Saturday Open Houses from 10:45 AM–12:00 PM: October 17, 2026, November 14, 2026, January 9, 2027. REGISTER for our upcoming Open House on Saturday October 17, 2026
      4. After visiting the school, submit a Preschool Application or K-8 Application 
      5. 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.
      6. In addition, you’ll be connected with a current parent so you can learn more about our wonderful parent community. 
      7. For grades 2nd through 8th, your child will visit for three school days.
      8. Decision letters are sent in mid-March 2027 for 2027-28 school year. For mid-year admissions, decision letters are sent as soon as possible after completing the process above.


Tuition for the 2026-27 School Year is:

  • Preschool and PreK: $23,000 ~ Two-year program, starting at 2 years and 9 months by September (8:30am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday)  
  • Kindergarten: $25,000 ~ Two-year program, starting at 4 years and 2 months by September (8:10am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday)
  • Elementary School $25,000 ~ Grades 1st to 5th (8:10am-3:20pm, Monday-Friday)
  • Middle School $25,000 ~ Grades 6th to 8th (8:10am-3:20pm, Monday-Friday)


Admissions Timeline:

We're pleased to share our admissions timeline for the 2027–28 school year. For families applying for tuition adjustments, those details will be included directly in your decision letter.

Key Dates:

  • Monday, January 25, 2027 – Application Deadline (Preschool–8th)

  • Monday, January 25, 2027 – Clarity Application Deadline for Tuition Adjustments

  • Tuesday, March 9, 2027 – Preschool Decision Letters Sent

  • Tuesday, March 16, 2027 – Preschool Family Reply and Enrollment Deposit Due

  • Thursday, March 18, 2027 – K–8 Decision Letters Sent

  • Thursday, March 25, 2027 – K–8 Family Reply and Enrollment Deposit Due


Enrollment Deposits:

When you choose to enroll, we request a deposit equal to 10 percent of your family's annual tuition. This deposit is applied toward your tuition and becomes nonrefundable once submitted. Please reach out anytime with questions about the process. We are here to support your family every step of the way.


Tuition Adjustment: 

At the New Village School, childhood flourishes. The children discover the joy of learning while the school nurtures their unique capabilities. We welcome remarkable students from all backgrounds, and the families of the New Village School reflect the economic diversity of our community. We deliberately keep tuition lower than other independent schools so that a New Village School education is affordable. In addition, we offer Tuition Adjustments so that no family should hesitate to apply for admission because of the inability to pay full tuition.  

Like many independent schools in Marin and San Francisco, we use the Clarity Application to guide our Tuition Adjustment process, which is based upon a family’s financial need and the school’s Tuition Adjustment budget. After a decision to offer admission is shared with the family, we invite families seeking Tuition Adjustments into a private conversation about their ability to pay, and all Tuition Adjustment applications and discussions remain confidential. 

If you are seeking a Tuition Adjustment, please complete the Clarity Application by Monday, January 25, 2027. The mobile-friendly application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to Clarity to submit. 

If you need help completing your Clarity Application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button at the bottom left of the screen as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or (206) 210-3752, in English and Spanish. 

Here is Clarity’s one-page Quick Reference Guide and a more detailed Clarity Family Application Guide. Please inquire about the New Village School’s Tuition Adjustment process at Admissions@TheNewVillageSchool.org or call us at (415) 289-0889.

Clarity Application Preschool Application K-8 Application


Afterschool Care (Teatime):
Teatime is available Monday through Thursday from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM for kindergarten through 4th-grade students. The drop-in rate is $30 per day, and discounts are available for bulk purchases for families who use Teatime regularly.

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 international class trip. 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!