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:

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. We've hosted a series of three Open Houses this school year. If you weren't able to join us for an Open House we invite you to experience the magic of the New Village School through a Morning Circle Tour (see above). 
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, including a Classroom Without Walls day.
8. 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 2025-26 School Year is:

• Preschool and PreK: $22,000 ~ Two-year program, starting at 2 years and 9 months by September (8:30am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday)  
• Kindergarten: $24,000 ~ Two-year program, starting at 4 years and 2 months by September (8:10am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday)
• Elementary School $24,000 ~ Grades 1st to 5th (8:10am-3:20pm, Monday-Friday)
• Middle School $24,000 ~ Grades 6th to 8th (8:10am-3:20pm, Monday-Friday)

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 27, 2025. 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 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!