Age Requirements

Harding Academy educates students ages 4 - 14. 

Students in our PreK classroom must be four years old prior to the first day of school. 

Students in our Kindergarten classroom must be five years old prior to the first day of school.

Questions About Applying

For questions about the application process contact admissions@hardingacademy.org.

Application Timeline

Important Information for All Applicants
September 1, 2025 – Clarity Financial Aid Application opens
September 2025 – Individual family tours begin
February 1, 2026 – Financial aid application due (new families only)
February 28, 2026 – Admission decision notification
March 4, 2026 – Admission reply deadline at 12 PM
April 1, 2026 – Enrollment contract binding date
 
Pre-Kindergarten
November 1, 2025 – PreK and kindergarten sibling applications due
November 2025 – Admissions assessments for PreK and kindergarten sibling applicants
November 15, 2025 – PreK and kindergarten sibling financial aid application due
Mid–late November 2025 – PreK and kindergarten parent interviews
December 8, 2025 – PreK and kindergarten sibling admission decision notification
December 12, 2025 – PreK and kindergarten sibling admission reply deadline at 12 PM

Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
December 13, 2025 – Kindergarten–Grade 8 applications due
Mid-January 2026 – Kindergarten assessments
Late January 2026 – Grades 1–4 assessments 

Get to Know Harding Academy
October 8, 2025 – Play Preview Day
October 25, 2025 – Fall Festival
January 14, 2026 – Kindergarten Information Night
January 2026 – Summer camp registration opens
Inspiring The Mind  •  Nurturing The Spirit
170 Windsor Drive  |  Nashville TN 37205
Phone: 615 356 5510  |  Fax: 615 356 0441