STEP 1: Submit this Prospective Student Inquiry Form
 

STEP 2: Attend an Open House or Take a Tour

Attend an Open House or contact the Admissions Office at admissions@aqanj.org for a private tour.
 

STEP 3: Complete Admissions Application

Applications to Aquinas Academy must be completed here. 

STEP 4: Meet with the Principal and Director of Admissions

Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@aqanj.org to arrange a time for a private, initial meeting. Please bring the non-refundable, $50.00 family application fee to this meeting. In addition, please bring original or certified copy(ies) of your child(ren)’s birth certificate(s) and, if applicable, baptismal certificate(s). For Grades 1-7, please also bring any pertinent records, such as previous report cards and standardized test scores, with you. Copies of these records will be made and the originals returned to you at the end of the meeting.

 
STEP 5: Be an AQA Knight-for-a-Day (KFAD) and Complete Grade Level Assessment (Required for students entering Grades 2-7 only)*

As an AQA Knight-for-a-Day, your student will spend the day with his or her prospective class. KFAD will permit our teachers to get to know your child and observe him/her in the classroom setting. Each student will be assessed by the classroom teacher during KFAD. KFAD students will be evaluated on their ability to successfully handle the curriculum, engage with other students and faculty, and be a positive role model in the classroom. The evaluation will be used to assist in making a decision regarding acceptance. The Admissions Office will contact you regarding  available KFAD dates. Read our KFAD FAQs for more information.

*Students seeking admission to Kindergarten Prep, Kindergarten and First Grade will attend an assessment day that will include a readiness test. Assessments dates will be arranged by the Admissions Office.

STEP 6: Notification of Acceptance

All students must be approved by the Admissions Committee and will be admitted conditionally for one semester. Acceptance is subject to change pending receipt of final records from the student’s previous school(s).

You will be notified by the Admissions Office regarding the status of you application once all academic records are received and reviewed.

 
STEP 7: Upon Acceptance, Complete Registration Process as Directed by the Admissions Office

A complete registration includes ALL items on this registration checklist.