Welcome! We are thrilled about your interest in our school and eager to meet you and your child(ren). Our doors are open; we invite you to come in and discover MLCA.
The MLCA community comprises a rich variety of ethnic, national, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as religious and political beliefs. What brings us all together is the desire to impart to children knowledge and love of some of the deepest, most exciting dimensions of Western culture.
A typical MLCA family is described by some or all of the following:
As of October 1, we are accepting applications for admission to the Lower and Upper Schools for fall 2024. Please contact us at admissions@mainlineclassical.org to schedule a tour or to begin the application process.
Schedule an in-person tour or Zoom in to learn more about Main Line Classical Academy!
Our admissions process is flexible with in-person and/or virtual options, days and evenings available. We look forward to sharing more about our school with you.
| Grade | Tuition | Supplies and Technology Fee |
Books Fee |
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| K | $25,315 | $600 | $350 |
| 1 | $27,125 | $600 | $350 |
| 2 | $28,485 | $600 | $425 |
| 3 | $28,485 | $600 | $425 |
| 4 | $29,900 | $600 | $550 |
| 5 | $30,975 | $600 | $550 |
| 6 | $30,975 | $600 | $550 |
| 7 | $33,365 | $600 | $700 |
| 8 | $33,365 | $600 | $700 |
| 9 | $33,365 | $600 | $700 |
| 10 | $33,365 | $600 | $700 |
| *A discount of $600 is available if tuition is paid in full by 6/1/2023. | |||
Financial aid is available at MLCA for need-based families. Our full day kindergarten program for 2023-2024, is $25,315 and ranges to $30,975 for Lower School. Upper School starts at $33,365. Additional lessons, and clubs are also available as add-on experiences to the MLCA base tuition.
Financial aid will be available for eligible families, both existing and new. Parents wishing to apply will be asked to fill out an application form and to furnish documentation of need, including tax returns. Please contact us at admissions@mainlineclassical.org for more information.
Financial Aid Deadline for All Families: Friday February 21st, 2024
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MLCA welcomes transfer students in all grades and spaces that are interested in our learning model and our educational philosophy. Whether your a first grade family or a fifth, we know the decision to seek a different schooling model is not easy, and we are here to support you through that journey.
Because of the variation of school experiences, admissions for 1st-3rd involves a little outside preparation to enter the school and students do best in proactive transfers to begin unpacking the rigorous content.
In 4th and beyond, we have tracks and support methods to create an easier onboarding experience; however, there may be initial catch up work required as well as remediation built into the day to support curricular mastery. Please note that the language requirement of French is waived from 5th on if this does not support the learner’s predilections, and the student will be enrolled in a 1:1 “Classical Core Canon’ during the language block to help ameliorate gaps and holes in curriculum, as well as showcase key anchor texts for a Classical education. For students interested in both French and Latin, a student may choose to take part in Introductory French elective to begin to gain content understanding.
Strong and committed learners can and will find a home at Main Line Classical Academy, and we are committed to supporting your journey forward through our curriculum.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
Main Line Classical Academy admits students of any race, color, religion, creed, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, to all the rights privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in carrying on its educational activities or in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
MLCA is excited to unveil a new merit-based scholarship aimed at bringing our transformative Upper School program to some of the brightest, most intellectually motivated students eager to join us on a journey of the intellect across epochs and continents.
The John Winthrop Merit Scholarship is a $1.2 million commitment to funding full tuition and fees for up to 10 new ninth-graders per year, selected based on merit, in each of the cohorts entering high school in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years. Each student who is selected will be awarded a full four-year scholarship for the entirety of high school (9th-12th grades), subject to maintaining a minimum GPA and adhering to the MLCA student code of conduct.
Please click here for a more detailed description. The application deadline is January 31st. Please contact admissions at admissions@mainlineclassical.org for more information and to explore scholarship eligibility.