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Application Deadlines for 2026-2027

	Application Deadline	Decisions emailed by:
Early Consideration	Saturday, 1/10/2026	Mid-February
General Consideration 1	Saturday, 2/7/2026	Mid-March
General Consideration 2	Saturday 3/14/2026	Mid-April

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Elementary (K-5) Application Steps

Step 1: Create Admissions Online Account

Step 2: Complete Online Application

LOG INTO YOUR ADMISSIONS ACCOUNT

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 are required to participate in an assessment.

Mock Classroom Assessment (Kindergarten)

Incoming Kindergarten students are required to paricipate in one of our mock classroom Experiences.

Saturday, January 24 - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM or 10:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Saturday, February 28 - 8:00 AM -10:30 AM or 10:30 AM - 12:30 AM

During this assessment, applicants will participate in structured classroom activities as well as a 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 out Elementary staff. Assessments are scheduled upon completion of the online application and will be scheduled in conjunction with a Family Interview. Assessments may be scheduled on the following dates. Limited mid-week assessments will also be available:

Saturday, January 31
Saturday, February 21
Saturday, March 7
Saturday, April 11

SSAT (Grades 4-5)

Prospective students applying for Grades 4 - 5 are required to take the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT).

The following on-campus testing dates are available:

Early consideration - January 10 - Access Code: 9N-1D2N-7U1D

General Consideration 1 - February 7 - Access Code: 9E-1G2Q-7I2U

General Consideration 2 - March 14 - Access Code: 9W-1Y2Y-7C3G

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 and 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 parent(s) are expected for the interview.

Reading, Writing & Math Assessment:

This assessment will be scheduled by the Admissions Office and will 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 2026.

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 Admissions Process
$80 fee submitted with student application.
A copy of Student’s Birth Certificate
A copy of Student's Current Immunization Record
- Under a new law known as 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 Student’s Special Educational Testing and a copy of the student's current academic support plan (if applicable)
Current 2025 - 2026 Report Card
Last year's complete Report Card
A copy of 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.)

start online application

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

Step 2: Complete Online Application

LOG INTO YOUR ADMISSIONS ACCOUNt

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).

On-Campus testing for 2026-2027 applicants will take place on the following Saturdays from 8:45 a.m. until approximately 12:30 p.m.:

*Early Consideration January 10, 2026* access code: 9R-1Q0D-9Q9K
General Consideration 1: February 7, 2026 access code: 9Q-1S1L-0A0U
General Consideration 2: March 14, 2026 access code: 9R-1X1Z-0O1P

*January 10 is the recommended testing date for incoming 9th graders.

*Early Consideration is 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., SSAT is available at testing centers around the world.

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 for the interview.

Early Consideration interviews will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

General Consideration 1 interviews will be held on Saturday, February, 21, 2026

General Consideration 2 interviews will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

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 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The student’s score on this test will determine their math placement for the 2026-2027 school year.

Students entering in 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 which occurs on May 9, 2026 from 10:00-12 noon, during the time the students are testing.

Document Checklist (Grades 6-12)

Review the School Introduction and TKA's Statement of Faith
Download Steps to Complete Admissions Process
$80 fee submitted with student application
Student Questionnaire with a recent photo
A copy of Student’s Birth Certificate
A copy of Student’s Current Immunization Record
- Under a new law known as 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.
Request for Release of Student Records
A copy of 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 2024-2025 school year report card
This year’s most recent report card (2025-2026)
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 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.

International Students

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

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Apply Online

Application Deadlines for 2026-2027

Elementary (K-5) Application Steps

Step 1: Create Admissions Online Account

START ONLINE APPLICATION

Step 2: Complete Online Application

Step 3: Assessment & Testing

Mock Classroom Assessment (Kindergarten)

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

SSAT (Grades 4-5)

To Register for Testing

Qualifying applicants will be scheduled for an interview.

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

Step 5: Await Decision

Document Checklist (Elementary)

Grades 6-12 Application Steps

Step 1: Create Admissions Online Account

start online application

Step 2: Complete Online Application

Step 3: Take Admissions Test

Testing Accommodations

To Register for Testing

Qualifying applicants will be scheduled for an interview.

Step 4: Schedule Family Interview

Step 5: Await Decision

Step 6: Take Math Placement Exam

Document Checklist (Grades 6-12)

6^th - 10^th Grade Applicants

11^th - 12^th Grade Applicants

International Students

The King's Academy

Apply Online

Application Deadlines for 2026-2027

Document Checklist (Grades 6-12)

6th - 10th Grade Applicants

11th - 12th Grade Applicants

International Students

6^th - 10^th Grade Applicants

11^th - 12^th Grade Applicants