Harding Academy | How to Apply

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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.

Downloadable Forms

Questions About Applying

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

Applying to Harding Academy

Please follow the instructions below to submit your child's application!

Step 1: Create an account HERE. (If you already have an account and are having trouble accessing it, email us at admissionsoffice@hardingacademy.org.)

Step 2: Select “Begin Admissions Process.” Complete the initial application form and pay the application fee*.

The application fee is $100. Harding will waive the fee for families who apply for financial aid for PreK through 8th grade. Please email admissionsoffice@hardingacademy.org to request a fee waiver.

Please be sure to note each grade’s application deadline

PreK Application Deadline: November 1, 2024

Siblings and Legacy Families Deadline: November 1, 2024

Kindergarten - Eighth Grade: December 13, 2024

Step 3: Once your application has been submitted, you will be able to view your child’s individualized checklist. This checklist outlines all documents and actions needed for Harding’s admission process. Please be sure to pay close attention to due dates for specific items such as teacher recommendations, transcripts, ISEE scores, Shadow Days, etc.

Step 4: Schedule a tour of Harding Academy.

Application Requirements by Grade Level

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

PreK
- Teacher Recommendation Form (from current year teacher)
- PreK Readiness Assessment (conducted at Harding Academy)
Kindergarten
- Teacher Recommendation form (from current year teacher)
- Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (conducted at Harding)
First and Second Grade
- Teacher Recommendation Form (from current year teacher)
- Transcript
- Admissions Testing at Harding (note: Harding accepts ISEE Primary 2 scores)
Third and Fourth Grade
- Teacher Recommendation Form (from current year teacher)
- Transcript
- On Campus Testing or ISEE Primary (3 for third grade applicants and 4 for fourth grade applicants)
Fifth through Eighth Grade
- English Teacher’s Recommendation Form (current year)
- Math Teacher’s Recommendation Form (current year)
- Transcript
- ISEE Primary
ISEE Assessment and Information
Harding Academy requires the ISEE for specific grades. As a convenience to families, Harding offers the ISEE to Harding applicants. This year, we will offer the ISEE on Saturday, January 27. To register for the January 27th test date, please email admissionsoffice@hardingacademy.org for instructions. Families are also able to take the ISEE on another date and at another testing site. Please visit the ISEE’s website to find a testing site near you. Be sure to designate Harding as a score recipient; our ISEE Code is 432525.
- For Second Grade: Primary 2 ISEE
- For Third Grade: Primary 3 ISEE
- For Fourth Grade: Primary 4 ISEE
- For Fifth and Sixth Grade: Lower Level Test
- For Seventh and Eighth Grade: Middle Level Test