Admission Requirements

The following are required for all applicants. Please scroll down to see additional requirements based on the age of your child(ren).

Application 

Applications for the 2025/26 academic year remain open but availability varies by grade level and all applicants must complete our full admission process. Should you have an interest in applying, please email us to express your interest or begin the application here. We would be happy to connect with you and share more about our programs!

Applications for the 2026-27 academic year will open on September 12th, 2025.

Calvary Christian School offers two fall open houses, and we encourage all prospective families to join us. Learn more about our programs, meet our administrative team and current Calvary parents, and enjoy a full tour of our beautiful campus.

The fall open house dates for admission to the 2026/27 school year are scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th from 9-11am and Tuesday, November 4th from 9-11am. Registration for these events will open on Friday, September 12th.

Calvary's Admissions team offers personal tours for those unable to attend an Open House. Please contact us if you would like to schedule a tour for September. Once admissions season officially opens, you will have the opportunity to submit an inquiry form and sign up for Campus Tours and Open House events. Children applying for 4th-8th grades will have the opportunity to visit the campus later in the admissions process.  

Both parents will meet with the admissions staff so we may get to know your child and family. Interviews will be scheduled in December and January once your child's application is complete and all required supplemental materials have been received. 

Preschool Applicant Play Date (Preschool 3 and 4 only)

Your child will attend an informal play date with other Preschool applicants. This will give our teachers a chance to observe and interact with each child and give your child the chance to experience our campus. 

Preschool Teacher Reference Form 

If your child has attended preschool previously, submit the Preschool Applicant Teacher Reference Form to your child’s current preschool. The school will return the completed form directly to Calvary Christian School. Reference forms are due by January 19, 2026.

Teacher Evaluation Form

Submit the TK and Kindergarten Applicant Teacher Reference Form to your child’s current preschool. The school will return the completed form directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' Teacher Recommendation Form (new form coming soon). Teacher Evaluation Forms are due by January 19, 2026.

TK/Kindergarten Readiness Assessment

All applicants for Calvary's Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs will complete a readiness assessment. Assessments will take place in January or February 2026.  Once your admissions file is complete you will be contacted to sign up for your child’s assessment.

Teacher Reference Form

Submit the appropriate Teacher Reference Form (1st - 4th Grades, 5th Grade) to your child’s current teacher. The teacher will return the completed form directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' Teacher Recommendation Form (new form coming soon). Teacher Reference Forms are due by January 19, 2026.

Principal/Head of School Reference Form

Please submit the Principal/Head of School Reference Form to your child’s current Principal/Head of School. They will return the completed form directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' Administrative Recommendation Form (new form coming soon). Principal Reference Forms are due by January 19, 2026.

Transcript Request Form

Please submit the Transcript Request Form to your child’s current school. The school will mail up to three years of transcripts and report cards directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' Transcript Request Form (new form coming soon). Transcripts are due by January 19, 2026.

Academic Assessment (1st - 5th Grades)

Transcripts and Reference Forms typically provide enough information to understand your child's academic profile, however, all students will be invited to complete an academic assessment with a member of our staff. You will be contacted with the details and date of your child's assessment once the student's file is complete. For 5th-grade students, Calvary Christian School will require your student to take the Independent School Entrance Exam. Calvary's Admissions staff will provide you with details about how to arrange for your child to complete the ISEE at home. Scores should be received by January 19, 2026.

 

English Teacher Reference Form

Submit the English Teacher Reference Form to your child’s current English teacher. The teacher will return the completed form directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' English Recommendation Form (new form coming soon). The English teacher reference form is due by January 19, 2026.

Math Teacher Reference Form

Submit the Math Teacher Reference Form to your child’s current math teacher. The teacher will return the completed form directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' Math Recommendation Form (new form coming soon). The math teacher reference form is due by January 19, 2026.

Principal/Head of School Reference Form

Submit the Principal/Head of School Reference Form to your child’s current Principal/Head of School. They will return the completed form directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' Administrative Recommendation Form (new form coming soon). The Principal/Head of School reference form is due by January 19, 2026.

Transcript Request Form

Please submit the Transcript Request Form to your child’s current school. The school will mail up to three years of transcripts and report cards directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' Transcript Request Form (new form coming soon). Transcripts are due by January 19, 2026.

Academic Assessment (6th - 8th Grades)

6th through 8th Grade applicants are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam. Calvary's Admissions staff will provide you with details about how to arrange for your child to complete the ISEE at home. Scores should be submitted by January 19, 2026. 

Student Visit

Your child will meet individually with our Middle School Head and enjoy a one-on-one tour of our campus.