Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are NOW OPEN!
Thank you for your interest in Trinity Christian Academy!
We understand that selecting the right school for your child is an extremely important decision.
We are thrilled that you are considering us, and all that we have to offer: College preparatory curriculum, innovative technological learning, award-winning fine arts program, theater department, and one of the finest athletic programs in the state of Florida, all in a Christ-centered environment.
Admissions Process for Kindergarten – 12th Grade
- Applications are accepted from November 1 through January 13.
- Applications must be completed in full, including required academic documentation (see checklist below), and if eligible, entrance testing.
- VPK*-5th grade, teacher recommendations received directly from teacher(s) to TCA admissions office.
*If child has not been in a previous daycare/preschool setting or has been homeschooled a pastor, Sunday school teacher, coach, etc. must submit a recommendation in lieu of a teacher.
- After submission of a completed application, you will be contacted by the admissions office regarding next steps.
- If we decide to move forward with your application, you will be contacted regarding entrance testing.
- Applicants for kindergarten take the kindergarten readiness test.
- Grades 1-5 take the MAPS Growth test and have parent interviews.
- Grades 6-12 take the ISEE and have student interviews.
- Results will be sent out on February 10 via email.
- If accepted, registration will be February 13-17. *$700 application fee applies to kindergarten – 12th grade. (See rate sheet for more details.) If registration is not completed during this week, the next registration week will be May 29 – June 2. *
- Applications will reopen on February 18 through April 28 for the grades that still have space.
- Applications must be completed in full, including required academic documentation (see checklist below), and if eligible, entrance testing.
- VPK*-5th grade, teacher recommendations received directly from teacher(s) to TCA admissions office.
*If child has not been in a previous daycare/preschool setting or has been homeschooled a pastor, Sunday school teacher, coach, etc. must submit a recommendation in lieu of a teacher.
- After submission of a completed application, you will be contacted by the admissions office regarding next steps.
- If we decide to move forward with your application, you will be contacted regarding entrance testing.
- Applicants for kindergarten take the kindergarten readiness test.
- Grades 1-5 take the MAPS Growth test and have parent interviews.
- Grades 6-12 take the ISEE and have student interviews.
- Results will be sent out on May 26 via email.
*If accepted, registration will be May 29 - June 2. $700 application fee applies to kindergarten – 12th grade. (See rate sheet for more details.) *
- Applications will reopen on June 5 through July 14 for the grades that still have space.
- Applications must be completed in full, including required academic documentation (see checklist below), and if eligible, entrance testing.
- VPK*-5th grade, teacher recommendations received directly from teacher(s) to TCA admissions office.
*If child has not been in a previous daycare/preschool setting or has been homeschooled a pastor, Sunday school teacher, coach, etc. must submit a recommendation in lieu of a teacher.
- After submission of a completed application, you will be contacted by the admissions office regarding next steps.
- If we decide to move forward with your application, you will be contacted regarding entrance testing.
- Applicants for kindergarten take the kindergarten readiness test.
- Grades 1-5 take the MAPS Growth test and have parent interviews.
- Grades 6-12 take the ISEE and have student interviews.
- Results will be sent out on July 21 via email.
*If accepted, registration will be July 24 – July 28. $700 application fee applies to kindergarten – 12th grade. (See rate sheet for more details.) *
Admissions Checklists
Click on the applicable grade program below to find your application checklists, downloadable forms, fees, and more required to apply at Trinity Christian Academy.
1: Application and Document Review
- Submit Online Application
- Student Photograph (upload with online application)
- Teacher Recommendation Form (from prior daycare/school)
- IEP (if applicable)
2: Principal Review
- A principal will review your child’s information.
3: Final Decision
- Students who meet requirements will be contacted via email.
- Parents may schedule their Principal Orientation Meeting only when registration documents have been gathered.
Step 1:
- Online Application- Submit online document and payment
- K5-5th grades Application and Document Review, Entrance Test ($50 non-refundable fee)
- 6th grade Application and Document Review ($20 non-refundable fee) plus
- 6th Entrance Exam Fee ($140 due online through ERB site
- Schedule through TCA Admissions office
- Most Recent Report Card
- Prior Year’s Final Report Card
- Most Recent Standardized Test Scores
- IEP/504 Plan (if applicable)
- Teacher Recommendation Form (from prior school)
Step 2: Principal Review
A principal will review your child’s information. If eligible, student will move to step 3.
Step 3: Entrance Testing
Testing will be by appointment only. The Admissions Office will contact you for scheduling.
Step 4: Final Decision
Students who meet requirements will be contacted via email. Parents may schedule their Registration/Orientation Meeting only when registration documents have been gathered.
Step 1:
- 7th – 12th grades Application and Document Review ($20 non-refundable fee)
- Entrance Exam Fee ($140 due online through ERB site) - Schedule through TCA Admissions office after applying
Application*- Submit online document and payment www.tcajax.org/admissions
Discipline Record
Most Recent Report Card
Prior Year’s Final Report Card
Most Recent Standardized Test Scores
IEP/504 Plan (if applicable)
Step 2: Principal Review
A principal will review your child's information. If eligible, student will move to step 3.
Step 3: Entrance Testing
Testing will be by appointment only. The Admissions Office will contact you for scheduling.
Step 4: Final Decision
Families will be notified of decision via email.
TCA Home School Athletes are held to the same standards and expectations as all TCA students.
Athletes will be considered based on educational records, academic testing, and character references.
Please download the checklist packet and all forms below:
Participation Forms
Registration Forms
Athletics Forms
Athletics forms must to be submitted through Online Athletic Clearance. Click here for the instructions to register an account for the online submission.
Home Education Requirements:
FHSAA Bylaws 9.2.2.1.1 (§ 1006.15(3)(c)1-7, F.S.)
To participate in interscholastic athletics, a home education student must:
(a) register as a home education student with the district school superintendent of the county in which he/she resides; and
(b) register with the school of his/her intent to participate on or before the beginning date of the season for the sport in which he/she wants to participate; and
(c) meet the same standards of acceptance, behavior and performance as the school requires of other participating students; and
(d) certify to the school at the end of each semester that he/she has the minimum cumulative grade point average required for participation; and
(e) meet all other FHSAA eligibility requirements; and(f) must be registered with the FHSAA Office each year using a form provided by the Association.
Please note: If students are enrolled in Florida Virtual School (FLVS), they must be enrolled in FLVS Flex program.
Admissions FAQs
Applications are completed online.
Checklists for document requirements are listed above.
Applicants for kindergarten through 12th grade may be required to take an entrance exam. Applicants are put through a first review (academic and behavior records) by the review committee. If the review committee wishes to move forward with the applicant, you will then be invited to take the next steps, which is the entrance exam. This is not a placement test. It is used in determining if a student will be accepted into Trinity Christian Academy.
Once the admissions process is complete, and your student has been accepted, you will need these documents for registration:
- Copy of birth certificate
- Student and parent social security cards
- Florida Health Department shot record
- Florida Health Department physical
- TCA medical information
- Signed Pledge of Cooperation
- Parental consent for release
- Student photograph information
- Registration information form
- Admissions fee
Keep in mind that depending on your time of registration, tuition payments may also be required at registration.
If your student was accepted, please refer to the acceptance email and documents you received and follow the instructions listed there.
Financial FAQs
There is a $700 admissions fee that is to be paid at the time of registration (grades 1-12 only). Depending on the time of your registration and the payment plan you choose, tuition payments may also be due.
This fee is applied to the cost of establishing and registering a student in our school, which secures your enrollment for the upcoming school year.
Yes. We have several payment plans available. We offer 1 and 2 payment plans which include a 5% and 3% discount respectively, as well as a 12-month and 10- month plan. The 12-month plan begins June 1, and the 10-month plan begins July 1. Please note: If you register your child after the month in which a payment plan begins, you will need to pay the plan up-to-date at the time of registration.
Please view our Financial Information.
Admissions Links
Admissions Director
Erika Davis
Campus Map
Admissions Policy
Trinity Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Admissions decisions are made by Trinity’s Admissions Committee, based on all or some of the following criteria, depending on grade level: student transcripts/report cards, teacher recommendations, discipline record, standardized testing, and entrance exam scores.