Admissions

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Be part of the Berean family

Choosing a school for your child may feel like an enormous responsibility. After all, you’re not just picking a building. You’re choosing a partner to help you raise your child. You’re choosing a community. You’re choosing the set of values and beliefs that will be poured into your student.

Convenience, cost, and curriculum all matter as you search for a school, but they’re only a small part of the choice ahead of you.

We understand that this is a weighty decision, and we’re here to guide you through it, step by step.

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Your first step

We’ve found time and again that parents who visit our campus make the most confident and informed decisions about enrollment. During your visit, you’ll meet school leaders and see school life in action. By the time you leave, you’ll know whether Berean Academy feels like home for your family, understand your next steps, and have all the information you need to make a confident decision.
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Thinking about switching schools?

We know this decision feels especially complex when your child is already settled somewhere else. You’re weighing academic growth against social disruption, wondering if the benefits or change outweigh its costs.

These concerns are completely valid. Starting at a new school means learning new routines, building new friendships, and adapting to different expectations. As parents, you naturally want to protect your child from unnecessary stress while also ensuring they have the best opportunities to thrive.

How We Support New Students

Because stepping into a new school environment can feel daunting, we’ve designed specific ways to ease the transition for our new students:

  • New Family Welcome Event: You’ll have the opportunity to meet other families and start building connections.
  • Orientation Support: We walk through your child’s schedule and help them locate their locker:
  • Admissions Crew (AC): Current students provide friendly support during orientation and the first few days.
  • Personal Check-ins: Our Admissions Director meets with new upper school students during their first weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How are admissions decisions made?

We consider the whole child and the entire family. While academic readiness is important, we’re also interested in whether your family’s values align with ours and whether we can effectively support your child. Our admissions committee reviews applications carefully, and we will soon offer educational consultations where families can meet with our Academic Dean and Head of School to gain a deeper understanding of our approach and determine if Berean is the right fit.

Absolutely! We encourage every prospective family to visit before applying. It’s the best way to determine if we’re a good fit for each other. You can schedule a personalized tour by contacting our admissions team.

Yes, and we highly recommend it. Shadow days give your child a genuine taste of student life at Berean Academy. They’ll attend classes, eat lunch with students, and participate in daily activities. You can schedule a Shadow Day after your first visit.
Over the last five years, 94% of our graduates matriculated to a college.
Yes, we’re committed to making Christian education accessible to families who share our mission. Our financial aid program considers both need and merit. You can learn more about our philosophy and application process on our tuition and financial aid page. The state of Tennessee also offers the Education Savings Account (ESA) and the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) program, which can help with tuition costs.

New students may apply to Berean Academy at any time; of February for the following school year. The following are necessary for admission to The Academy:

  1. Application for enrollment
  2. Guardian/Administrator conference
  3. Interview with the prospective student (secondary students only)
  4. Tennessee immunization certificate with all required immunizations
  5. Medical examination signed by the attending physician (new students)
  6. Signed Parent Agreement Form
  7. Entrance testing
  8. Copy of birth certificate
  9. Two completed reference forms (high school students only)

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Berean Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, finances, athletic, or other school-administered programs.

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