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In evaluating an applicant and making admissions decisions, the following areas are considered:
- availability of space in the class,
- the academic profile of the applicant and the class,
- potential contributions of the applicant to the school,
- academic and extracurricular interests of the applicant,
- strength of character and understanding gleaned from an interview,
- academic and personal recommendations, and
- sibling relations and engaged alumni.
Admission Process
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Step 1: Visit Campus
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Step 2: Apply Online
- an $85.00 application fee is payable upon submission
- Along with the application, please mail or email the following items:
- Most recent standardized test scores
- A copy of the previous year’s report card
- A copy of the current report card
Athens Academy Admission
1281 Spartan Lane
Athens, GA 30606
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Step 3: Teacher Evaluation Forms
Teachers may submit completed forms by mail (please send to Admission Office, 1281 Spartan Lane, Athens, GA 30606) or by email to admissions@athensacademy.org- Rising grades K3 and K4 Teacher Evaluation Form
- Rising Pre-first (Kindergarten) Teacher Evaluation Form
- Rising grades 1-4 Teacher Evaluation Form
- Rising grades 5-12: English Teacher Evaluation Form and Math Teacher Evaluation Form (both evaluations are required)
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Step 4: Admission Testing (grades 3-12) or Screening (grades K3-2)
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Step 5: Family Interview
International Admission
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International Admission Process
An international student is defined as a student who is not a citizen of the Unitedand is in this country on one of several visa possibilities. The most common forms are the F-1 and the J-type visas.Admission Procedures for an International Student1. Online Application, to include a student essay.All international students wishing to graduate from Athens Academy would be best suited by beginning no later than 10th grade. If language ability, test scores, engagement, and previous US experience is present, then candidates will be considered for later admission.
2. Submission of a translated (English) transcript with the Athens Academy option of using the Joseph Silny Company verification/interpretation of the transcript. Where possible, a grading scale should be included.
3. Translated (English) copies of the Teacher Evaluations
4. A personal or Skype interview with an Athens Academy employee, where language ability is validated.
5. A TOEFL score of at least 95, preferably 100 or higher.
6. An international student must establish with Athens Academy who the host family is, and that family will meet with the Division Director and the Admission Director as part of the family interview. Students must reside with the host family. It is desirable, but not mandatory, that the actual parents and the applicant meet in person with Athens Academy personnel.
7. Proof of approved health insurance.
8. International students will pay a $5,000 non-refundable annual fee in addition to the normal tuition.
KEY ADMISSION DATES
January 6
K3, K4, Pre-first first round application deadline, rolling PS admission after January 6January 11
K3, K4, Pre-first Classroom Visits
January 31
K3, K4, Pre-first first round decisions sent
Grades 1-12 first round application deadline, rolling admission after January 31
March 31
Grades 1-12 first round decisions sent
Athens Academy
Athens Academy is an independent, co-educational school for students in K3 through 12th grade, located on a beautiful 152-acre campus in Northeast Georgia. For over 50 years, Athens Academy has pursued its mission of Excellence with Honor through academics, athletics, fine arts, and service and leadership.
