The First Step on the Trail

Admissions

“We are thrilled that you have decided to take the first step toward applying to Next Generation School! The admission process is designed to give you opportunities to become familiar with our programs and to help us get to know your family. We look forward to sharing the world of opportunity that awaits your child at NGS.”
— The Admissions Teams
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Applying is an easy, straightforward process. The Early Education, Preschool, and Transitional Kindergarten programs have hard-copy applications that applicant families download and submit in person to the front offices of those programs. The Primary and Middle School utilizes Blackbaud’s Enrollment System.

For more information, click the appropriate program below.

  • To apply to Early Education, click the link below to download the application and follow the application instructions.

    Early Education Application

  • To apply to Preschool or Transitional Kindergarten, click the link below to download the application and follow the application instructions.

    Preschool & Transitional Kindergarten Application

  • About the New Admissions System for the Primary & Middle School

    The Primary and Middle School has adopted a new admissions platform through Blackbaud, our school information system. This system guides the family of the applicant through our admissions process. To indicate your interest to apply to the Primary School (grades Primary A (K) to Primary F (5th)) or Middle School (grades Middle School A (6th) to Middle School C (8th)), please complete the inquiry form using the link below. Submitting the inquiry form will allow you to create a Blackbaud account and access our admissions portal to gain access to group tour scheduling and your admissions checklist.

    Admissions Inquiry

  • We currently have limited openings in Primary A (Kindergarten) and Primary C (2nd Grade).

    Interested in Learning More? Please complete the Admissions Inquiry Form to begin the process of applying to Next Generation.

    Questions? We welcome the opportunity to connect with you. Please contact our Admissions Director for additional information or assistance.

Tuition & Fees

  • Tuition Rates for children 6 weeks to 2 years:

    Infant (6 Weeks - 14 months)

    • Current: $410 per child/per week

    • August 2026: $423 per child/per week

    Toddler (15 months - 24 months)

    • Current: $400 per child/per week

    • August 2026: $412 per child/per week

    2 Years (until age 3)

    • Current: $380 per child/per week

    • August 2026: $392 per child/per week

    Payment Options

    Weekly withdrawal from a checking account of family's choice.

    Additional Annual Fees

    $50 Continued Registration Fee (one child)

    $60 Continued Registration Fee (two or more children)

  • Tuition Rates for children ages 3 to 5 years

    Current: $315 per child/per week

    August 2026: $325 per child/per week

    Payment Options

    Weekly withdrawal from a checking account of family's choice.

    Additional Annual Fees

    $50 Continued Registration Fee (one child)

    $60 Continued Registration Fee (two or more children)

  • 2026-2027 Annual Tuition for Primary A through Primary F (Kindergarten through 5th Grade) $19,570

    Payment Options

    Families have the option to pay the annual tuition in one-time, semester, trimester, or monthly payments. This selection is made at the time of enrollment.

    Additional Annual Fees

    Blackbaud Tuition Managment Fee $56

    Comprehensive Student Fee 

    • Primary A (K) & Primary B (1): $675

    • Primary C (2) - Primary F (5): $695

    Tuition and fees for the 2027-2028 School Year will be posted by November 2026.

  • 2026-2027 Annual Tuition for Middle School A through Middle School C (6th through 8th Grade) $20,085

    Payment Options

    Families have the option to pay the annual tuition in one-time, semester, trimester, or monthly payments. This selection is made at the time of enrollment.

    Additional Annual Fees

    Blackbaud Tuition Managment Fee $56

    Comprehensive Student Fee 

    • Middle School A - C (6 - 8): $755

    Tuition and fees for the 2027-2028 School Year will be posted by November 2026.

The Admissions Team Members

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    Chris Woller

    Head of Schools

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    Kristin Sandone

    Assistant Head of School (Primary & Middle School)

    Admissions Director

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    Amira Abedelsalam

    Director of Toddler & Two-Year-Old Programs

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    Liza Erickson

    Director of Infant & Pre-Toddler Programs

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    Kayla Smithenry

    Director of Preschool & Transitional Kindergarten

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    Laura Pazmino

    Assistant Director of Preschool & Transitional Kindergarten