A selective admissions process, built on character
Every Berkeley Academy applicant is evaluated on academic capacity, conduct, and family fit — not just test scores. Our three-step process guides your family from application to decision, with most families hearing back within five business days of their Visitation Day.
Admissions
We evaluate the whole family.
Admission to Berkeley Academy is extremely selective, based on a prospective student's conduct, academic performance, specialized talent, and potential to contribute to our school community. We don't only evaluate exams and behavior — we consider whether a family will positively contribute to who we are.
Families are encouraged to apply during the Spring Term (March–May), prior to the Fall Term (August) or Spring Term (January) start.
Admissions Process
Three steps, from online application to your official decision — most families hear back within five business days of their Visitation Day.
Tuition & Fees
See the full 2026-27 tuition schedule by grade level, from Pre-K through Grade 12.
John Swing Scholarship
Learn more about Berkeley Academy's namesake scholarship opportunity.
Applicants complete up to 13 required documents, sit for admissions exams in reading, math and essay writing, and tour campus with an admissions officer — all before receiving an official decision within five business days of their Visitation Day.
How to Apply
See our step-by-step guide to a smooth admissions process.
Tuition & Fees
See the full 2026-27 schedule, from Pre-K through Grade 12.
Visit Berkeley Academy
Schedule your Visitation Day and tour our Santa Ana campus.
We evaluate character as closely as we evaluate transcripts. Admission to Berkeley Academy is extremely selective — not because we want to exclude families, but because we believe a school community is only as strong as the people who make it up.
10%
Admissions rate — highly selective, based on academic capacity and conduct
13
Required documents completed during Step One of the application
85%
Preferred score in reading, math, and essay writing exams
5
Business days to an official decision after your Visitation Day
Ivannia Salas
Admissions Officer
Marva Escoe
Office Manager
Claudia Kruse
Admissions Officer
Alex Cortes
Head of School — Primary Evaluation Interviewer
Karina Jimenez Paniagua
Deputy Director of Admin — Executive Evaluation Interviewer
Contact Admissions
Our office is here to help — reach us Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 2:30pm.
Meet the Faculty
Available Summer (June–Aug) and Winter Break (Dec–Jan) — meet our department faculty before you apply.
Schedule a Visit
Coordinate your Visitation Day through our Admissions Scheduling App.
Ready to begin?
Applications for the 2026-27 academic year are open. Families are encouraged to apply during the Spring Term (March–May) ahead of the Fall or Spring start.
