Admissions

1. FILL OUT THE INQUIRY FORM TO SCHEDULE A PHONE CALL OR TOUR

We encourage families to begin with a campus tour so they can experience Main Line Classical Academy firsthand. If an in-person visit is not possible, we are happy to arrange a phone or virtual meeting.

• If you have general questions about the school, please contact our Admissions Director at admissions@mainlineclassical.org.
• To schedule a tour or conversation with our Admissions Director, please begin by completing the Inquiry Form: Click here to complete the Inquiry Form

Once your inquiry has been received, our Admissions Director will contact you by email to arrange a convenient time. During your visit, parents will meet with our Admissions Director and members of the school leadership team. We look forward to learning more about your child while introducing you to Main Line Classical Academy. You will gain a thorough understanding of our mission, curriculum, scope and sequence, and school culture. Questions are encouraged!

2. FILL OUT & SEND IN THE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION FORM

After your initial conversation or tour, please complete the Admissions Application to formally begin the admissions process. Once your application has been submitted, our Admissions Office will contact you to schedule your child's student visitation day.

Complete the Admissions Application here.

3. STUDENT VISITATION DAY

We encourage every family to visit our campus whenever possible. If travel is not feasible or you are inquiring during the summer, we are happy to arrange a virtual meeting. A one-on-one visit will be scheduled for your child to experience life at MLCA. During the visit, your child will meet with our Admissions Director, spend time with our Math and English teachers to help determine academic fit, and join their current grade-level class for the day to meet future classmates and experience our school community.

Prospective Kindergarten students will typically spend a half day in the classroom unless otherwise arranged with the Admissions Office.

A $25 application fee per child is due on the day of the student visit and may be paid by cash or check.

In some cases, Main Line Classical Academy may request additional academic assessment or testing as part of the admissions process.

4. SUBMIT TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS & SCHOOL RECORDS

Following your child's visit, our Admissions Office will contact you with feedback and the next steps in the admissions process. Transfer applicants will be asked to provide a teacher recommendation and copies of their school transcripts. For prospective Kindergarten students, a teacher recommendation may also be requested, when appropriate.

5. FINAL INTERVIEW

As a final step in the admissions process, parents will meet virtually with Principal, Frank Chilbert, and Director of Admissions, Christina Nicolosi. During this 45-minute meeting, we will review our Parent Commitment, answer any remaining questions, and discuss what it means to partner with Main Line Classical Academy in your child's education.

6. ADMISSIONS DECISION

Following the completion of the admissions process, families will receive an official admissions decision by email. Accepted families will also receive a copy of the Parent Commitment. To reserve your child's place, please reply to the email to formally accept or decline the offer of admission.

7. COMPLETE ENROLLMENT IN TADS

Families of accepted students will receive an automated email from TADS, Main Line Classical Academy's online enrollment system, with instructions for completing the enrollment process. Families applying for tuition assistance will also use TADS to submit their financial aid application and supporting documentation.