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Application Deadlines for 2027-2028

	Application Deadline	Decisions emailed by:
Early Consideration	Saturday, 1/16/2027	Mid-February
General Consideration 1	Saturday, 2/6/2027	Mid-March
General Consideration 2	Saturday 3/6/2027	Mid-April
General Consideration 3	Saturday, 4/17/2027	Early-May

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Elementary (K-5) Application Steps

Note: Kindergarten Age Requirement

Students must be 5 years old by September 1^st of the year they enter Kindergarten.

Step 1: Create Admissions Online Account

Step 2: Complete Online Application

aPPLICATION OPENS OCT. 1, 2026

Refer to the checklist below for all documents required.

If you are unable to upload any of the required documents, you may mail or email the documents to the Admissions Office directly. You may check the status of your application in your Admissions account.

The King’s Academy
Admissions Office
562 N. Britton Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Email: K5Admissions@tka.org

Step 3: Assessment & Testing

All prospective students applying for Grades K-5 must participate in an assessment.

Mock Classroom Assessment (Kindergarten)

Incoming Kindergarten students are required to participate in one of our mock classroom Experiences on the following dates:

Saturday, January 23, 2027
Saturday, February 20, 2027

During this assessment, applicants will participate in structured classroom activities and free-play/snack time.

After this assessment, qualifying applicants will be scheduled for an interview.

1-on-1 Assessment (Grades K-3)

Incoming Grades K-3 students will be scheduled for a 1-on-1 assessment with the Elementary staff. Assessments are scheduled upon completion of the online application and will be scheduled in conjunction with a Family Interview on the following dates:

Saturday, January 30, 2027
Saturday, February 20, 2027
Saturday, March 13, 2027

To learn about Assessment Options, please reach out to our Admissions office: Email us at K5dmissions@tka.org

SSAT (Grades 4-5)

Prospective students applying for Grades 4 - 5 are required to take the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) on one of the following dates:

Saturday, January 16, 2027
Saturday, February 6, 2027
Saturday, March 6, 2027

To learn about Testing Options, please reach out to our Admissions office: Email us at K5dmissions@tka.org

Important: Score Reporting

In order for The King's Academy to receive your student's test scores, you must specify The King's Academy as the "score recipient" when registering with SSAT. If The King's Academy is not specified, we will not receive scores for your student.

To Register for Testing

Create an SSAT account
Access your SSAT account
Learn more about the SSAT
Enter the access code listed above for your selected on-campus test date when registering with SSAT

Qualifying applicants will be scheduled for an interview.

Step 4: Family Interview and 1-on-1 Assessment

After the mock classroom assessment (for Grades K-3 only) has been reviewed, the SSAT (Grades 4-5) has been scored, and all application documents have been received, qualifying students will be scheduled for a family interview. The applicant and both parents are expected to attend the interview.

Reading, Writing & Math Assessment:

The Admissions Office will schedule this assessment and include grade-level-appropriate reading and math activities. During this assessment, parents will meet with one member of the Elementary Admissions Committee. This assessment will take up to 45 minutes to complete. Scheduling will begin in January 2027.

Assessment Dates/ Consideration Cycles

Admission Cycle	Assessment Date
Early Consideration	Saturday, January 30, 2027
General Consideration 1	Saturday, February 20, 2027
General Consideration 2	Saturday, March 13, 2027

The interview is a time for us to learn more about your family and for you to gain a better understanding of The King’s Academy. Interviews will not be scheduled until all application paperwork has been submitted.

Step 5: Await Decision

Document Checklist (Elementary)

Review TKA's Statement of Faith
Download Steps to Complete the Admissions Process
$80 fee submitted with student application.
A copy of the student's Birth Certificate
A copy of the student's Current Immunization Record
- Under a new law, Senate Bill 277, as of January 1, 2016, exemptions based on personal beliefs are no longer an option for the vaccines required by public and private schools, including TKA.
- * A TB Test is required for all incoming Kindergarten students.
A copy of the student's Special Educational Testing and a copy of the student's current academic support plan (if applicable)
Current 2026 - 2027 Report Card
Last year's complete Report Card
A copy of the most recent standard test scores (if applicable).
References
- Current Teacher Reference
- Pastoral Reference/Children's Ministry Leader/ Sunday School teacher OR Parent/Guardian Written Statement: If you are unable to provide a Pastoral reference, please use the Parent/Guardian Written Statement form to explain why you are seeking a Christian education for your child.

Grades 6-12 Application Steps

Step 1: Create Admissions Online Account

Click on the red button and follow the instructions found on the Admissions Online page to create your account and begin your Grades 6 -12 application.

(Note: International Student Applicants: Please use the "Apply Now" button on the International Student webpage.)

BEGIN ONLINE Application

Please contact Admissions@tka.org or 408-481-9900, Ext. 4222 for more information.

Step 2: Complete Online Application

Refer to the checklist below for all documents required.

The King’s Academy
Admissions Office
562 N. Britton Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Email: Admissions@tka.org

Step 3: Take Admissions Test

All prospective students applying for grades 6-12 are required to take the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT).

SSAT Dates 2027-2028

Saturday, January 16, 2027 - Access Code: 9A-8Y3L-1A9J
Saturday, February 6, 2027 - Access Code: 9C-8J3U-2P5M
Saturday, March 6, 2027 - Access Code: 9W-8F3Z-2X6A
Saturday, April 17, 2027 - Access Code: 9W-8D3O-2M3D

To learn about Testing Options, please reach out to our Admissions office: Email us at admissions@tka.org

*January 16, 2027 is the recommended testing date for incoming 9th graders.

*Early Consideration is the recommended testing date for incoming 9th graders.

Please note that SSAT does charge a fee for testing. For students not currently residing in the U.S., the SSAT is available at testing centers worldwide.

Important: Score Reporting

Testing Accommodations

If your student has a diagnosed Learning Difference and will require testing accommodations, you must apply for those accommodations when registering for the SSAT. Accommodations must be approved in advance by SSAT.

To Register for Testing

Create an SSAT account
Access your SSAT account
Learn more about the SSAT
Enter the access code listed above for your selected on-campus test date when registering with SSAT

Qualifying applicants will be scheduled for an interview.

Step 4: Schedule Family Interview

After the admissions exam has been scored and all documents have been received, qualifying applicants will be invited to schedule an interview. The applicant and both parent(s) or guardian(s) are expected to attend the interview.

Early Consideration interviews will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2027.

General Consideration 1 interviews will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2027

General Consideration 2 interviews will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2027.

Step 5: Await Decision

Step 6: Take Math Placement Exam

Students who are accepted to The King’s Academy will be required to take a math placement exam on Saturday, May 8, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. The student’s score on this test will determine their math placement for the 2027-2028 school year.

Students entering 9th-12th grades are required to take an English Honors & English AP Placement test if they are interested in being considered for placement in an English Honors or AP course. World Language Placement exams will also be scheduled as needed.

Parents are also invited to a New Family Welcome event on May 8, 2027, from 10:00-12 noon, when the students are testing.

Document Checklist (Grades 6-12)

Review the School Introduction and TKA's Statement of Faith
Download Steps to Complete the Admissions Process
$80 fee submitted with student application
Student Questionnaire with a recent photo
Parent/Guardian Written Statement
A copy of the student’s Birth Certificate
A copy of the student’s Current Immunization Record
- Under a new law, Senate Bill 277, as of January 1, 2016, exemptions based on personal beliefs are no longer available for vaccines required by public and private schools, including TKA.
Request for Release of Student Records
A copy of the student’s Special Educational Testing and a copy of the student's current academic support plan (if applicable)

6^th - 10^th Grade Applicants

A copy of the entire 2025-2026 school year report card
This year’s most recent report card (2026-2027)
Copy of standardized test scores (if available)

11^th - 12^th Grade Applicants

A copy of the current transcript
This year’s most recent report card (2025-2026)
Copy of standardized test scores (if available)

References
- Current Core Teacher Reference
- Former Core Teacher Reference
- Adult Reference (non-family)
- Pastoral Reference if available.

International Students

For more information, please go to the International Student Admissions webpage.

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