Criteria for students of K5-12th grade:
- Students who are at or above grade level in a core subject area
- For high school students, a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Standardized test or FSA (Florida Statewide Assessments) scores in average to above-average range
- Positive reference (both academic and behavioral) from your current school
- Parents are committed to partnering with Berean Christian School in their child’s education and development.
STEP 1 - A Completed Application
All the items listed are REQUIRED for your application to be reviewed.
- Completed online application.
- $25.00 application fee, paid online (non-refundable & non-transferable)
- Current year’s report card and transcript
- Previous 2 years’ report cards
- Previous 2 years’ standardized test scores
- IEP, 504, Psycho-Ed Evaluation, Academic and/or Behavior Plan (if applicable)
- Copy of child's birth certificate
- Reference Forms from Math & English teachers and principal. References will be emailed from the online application.
STEP 2 - Initial Application Review/Wait Pool
Your application will be placed into the Wait Pool for review. Once the application has been reviewed by our Admissions Committee, the Admissions Office will inform you in writing of your application status (invitation to test or remaining in the Wait Pool).
STEP 3 - Invitation to Test
Testing is required for Kindergarten-12th grade students and will be scheduled upon an invitation from the Admissions Department.
A $75 testing fee is due in cash on the day of testing. If you are testing through our Academic Support Program, a $100 testing fee is due in cash on the day of testing. Please note that we require a 24-hour cancelation notice.
STEP 4 - Invitation to Interview
All applicants are required to attend a family interview. K5-6th grade families will be interviewed by our elementary principal, and our 7th-12th grade families will be interviewed by the dean of students. Both parents must be present during the interview (unless there are extenuating circumstances).
STEP 5 - Final Admissions Committee Review
All applicants that have been tested and interviewed will be reviewed by our Admissions Committee. Please note that a final invitation to Register and Enroll will not be made until the Final Admissions Review is complete. Official acceptance (or non-acceptance) will be communicated to all families in writing on March 28, 2025 (or later if applying at a later date).
STEP 6 - Registration and Enrollment
Once official acceptance has been received, parents must:
- Complete the online enrollment packet & pay the $500 registration fee (non-refundable and non-transferable
- Attend one of the scheduled New Family Meetings
Once this process is complete, you will receive a final email from the Admissions Office confirming your enrollment.
Berean Christian School operates on a wait pool system for all applications submitted. Please note that submission of the application does not guarantee space. A spot will not be held until you receive an acceptance letter.
Applications for the 2025-2026 wait pool will open to the public on January 1st. Your application will undergo an initial review by our admissions committee, and those selected will be contacted to schedule admission testing and family interviews with the principals or dean. If your application is not chosen in the first round, it will be returned to the wait pool.
Once the testing and interview process has been completed, all applications will undergo a final review by the admissions committee, and decision letters will be sent on March 28, 2025.