Admissions Process

1. Submit the NCS Interest Form

This form helps us learn more about your child and their educational needs.

2. Visit the School

We ask all prospective families to tour the school. This visit provides an opportunity for families to learn more about our unique approach to learning.

2. Submit Application & Required Fee

If you believe Northwood Cottage School is a match for your child, please complete an application and submit the application fee and other required documents. Access to the application will be provided after completion of the parent tour.

3. Student Shadow Day

After receiving your application and application fee, Northwood Cottage School will contact you to schedule an admissions visit for your child. This full day visit allows your child to experience a day in the life of a NCS student.

4. Admission Decision and Deposit

Upon acceptance, submit the nonrefundable deposit to secure your child's seat. Get ready to learn, create, and thrive at Northwood Cottage School!

Two girls sliding down a slide at the park during their recess.
Student holding a dragonfly found during hands-on nature exploration.
Watercolor paintings of wooly mammoths from our specialty art class.

The school admits students of any race, color, or national or 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, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, or other school-administrated programs.

Kindergarten child learning to write in cursive on a whiteboard.