Admissions Process

1. Visit Us

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

2. Submit Application & Required Fee

If you believe Northwood Cottage is a match for your child, please complete an application and submit the application fee and other required documents.

3. Student Shadow Day

After receiving your application and application fee, we will contact you to schedule a 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.
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Kindergarten child learning to write in cursive on a whiteboard.