Admissions
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We hope to meet you soon.
Thank you for your interest in VNS! All currently enrolled students and alumni are given priority in admission. The application period for the following school year opens the first week in January. A lottery is held to determine enrollment if enrollment exceeds classroom size requirements.
Please note we do not enroll on a rolling basis. All enrollment follows the traditional calendar school year. We look forward to receiving your application in January!
THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR 2026-2027 IS NOW OPEN
All applications for the 2026-2027 school year are to be submitted through our school portal (linked below) We have reached our initial application deadline, but will continue to accept applications for our 2 Year Old and 3 Year Old Programs through February 15, 2026.
All currently enrolled students and alumni will be notified of their application status by February 15, 2026. New applicants will be notified of their application status by March 1, 2026. VNS will then issue an enrollment contract to each accepted student. Upon receipt of this contract, you must sign and pay a 10% non-refundable tuition deposit by April 1st, 2026. A second 10% deposit will be due by May 1, 2026.
Please call or email us with any questions!
The process
01
Take a tour
Tours start up late fall and continue through the winter. Schedule a tour by contacting the school to visit with the director and view a class in session.
02
Submit application
Applications for the upcoming school year will be available the first week in January. Applications are due January 31, 2026. Returning families and alumni will be notified of acceptance or waitlist status by February 15, 2026. New applicants will be notified by March 1, 2026.
03
Secure a spot
If accepted, VNS will issue an enrollment contract to each student. Contracts along with a 10% tuition deposit must be received by April 1, 2026. A second 10% deposit will be due by May 1, 2026.
04
Financial Aid
VNS offers financial aid (in the form of partial tuition grants) in order to assist families who would not otherwise be able to provide this educational experience for their children. Contact us for more info.
