Admissions

Application Process

As described in detail below, there are five primary steps to successfully apply to Covenant:

1. Learn about classical Christian education
2. Request a tour or attend an admissions event
3. Application
4. Assessments
5. Family interview

Before we walk through these steps, a brief note about financial aid:

Our admissions process is need-blind. This means that we do not take finances into account when considering your family’s application. Interested families can apply for financial aid through FACTS (Financial Aid for Student Tuition). This can be done concurrently with your application. Financial aid is granted on the basis of need as determined by our evaluation of the report from FACTS and an applying family’s federal tax returns. 

1. LEARN ABOUT CLASSICAL christian EDUCATION

We want your family to embrace classical Christian education. Even more importantly, we want you to understand how this curriculum and pedagogy will benefit your student. To learn more, we encourage you to read "An Introduction to Classical Education" by Christopher A. Perrin. Another great resource is "Wisdom and Eloquence: A Christian Paradigm for Classical Learning" by Robert Littlejohn, Ph.D., and Charles T. Evans.

2. SCHEDULE A TOUR OR ATTEND AN Admissions Event

In addition to a private tour, a great way to learn more about Covenant is to attend an admissions event. One of the advantages of visiting our campus is seeing the joy of learning in everyday action. It is one thing to read about a Charlotte Mason-infused classical Christian education, but it is another to see it with your own eyes. Our wonder-filled students taking in God's creation – whether listening to a riveting story, solving a math problem or observing a great work of art – is something you don't want to miss. 

If you would like more information, please call our admissions office at 214-358-5818 ext. 4519. 

3. application

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be available on Oct. 1, 2024 at 8:00 am. We will begin processing your application once we receive your completed application and the application fee of $100. For each applicant, we also require teacher recommendation forms, pastor recommendation forms, student academic records for the current and previous school year, and standardized testing. 

To begin the online application process, click here and create an account. 

Applications must be submitted by Jan. 24, 2025 at midnight.

4. assessments

Kindergarten and Grade 1: Our evaluation for these grade levels is divided into two parts. The first part is a third-party admissions test with Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). These results will be reported to us by CATS, and you have the option to share your student's scores with other schools to which you are applying. Testing is scheduled directly with CATS through their website. The second part is an assessment time at Covenant in winter 2025. We will email you a sign-up for one of these dates upon completion of your application.

Grades 2 through 4: Our evaluation for these grade levels is divided into three parts. The first part is a third-party admissions test with Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). These results will be reported to us by CATS, and you have the option to share your student's scores with other schools to which you are applying. Testing is scheduled directly with CATS through their website. The second part is an assessment time at Covenant in winter 2025. The final part is a classroom visit. We will email you a sign-up for one of these dates upon completion of your application.

Grades 5 through 12: Our evaluation for these grade levels is divided into two parts. The first part is a third-party test called the Independence School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Testing is scheduled directly with ISEE through their website. These results will be reported to us by ISEE, and you have the option to share your student's scores with other schools to which you are applying. The second part is a classroom visit, which includes a student interview. We will email you a sign-up with available dates upon completion of your application. 

5. family INTERVIEW

Our interview with your family is a vital (and fun) part of our admissions process. Once all the paperwork and testing are complete, we will schedule an interview with both parents and your student(s) in your home. The interview is also another great opportunity for you to ask us questions. We will email you a sign-up for one of these dates upon completion of your application.