Admissions Process

ADMISSION PROCESS

The pursuit of excellence begins with a single step. Yours begin today, make hay while the sun shines.

Applications are now live for the 2026-27 school year. Please reach out to info@gracecitadelschools.org with questions about availability or the admission process.

Pre-Nursery Program

The Grace Citadel Schools’ unique preschool or Pre-Nursery program blends Montessori methods with more recently developed play-based approaches to early childhood education. Each year, we admit 20 new students to the Preschool 3 classroom and 2–4 new pupils to Preschool 4. Pupils must be three years old by September 1st of the year they start in Preschool 3 and fully potty trained. Each preschool classroom includes a team of three full-time teachers plus specialists for French, Music, and Health & Wellness.

Nursery Program

With small classes, an integrated curriculum, and a collaborative culture, pupil-centered teaching and social-emotional learning are hallmarks of the Nursery School program at GCS (grades K–5). While Preschool 3 is our primary entry point until 6th grade, we routinely admit 2–4 new pupils in Kindergarten and fill spots in other grades as space becomes available. Classes average 10–15 pupils throughout the Nursery School years.

Post-Nursery Program

The Post-Nursery School program at GCS (grades 6–8) is specifically designed to nurture pupils on their journey to becoming responsible, thoughtful, self-aware, and actively engaged graduates who will succeed in High School Guidance. Each year, we admit 12–16 new 6th graders to join our existing 5th grade class. There is an average of 36 pupils per grade, resulting in around 18 students per classroom cohort.

Important Tips
Get to know The Grace Citadel Schools: Create or log into your account, the online admissions platform used by many independent schools. The events take place from September through January for families interested in the following school year.
Submit Application: Once you have attended an Information Session, you are welcome to submit an application online through our admission portal. You may start the forms and return to them at any time. Our admissions team will not be able to view them until you press “Submit.”. The Preschool application deadline for the 2026-27 school year is . Please complete your application by this date for equal consideration. A N2,000 application fee is due with the application. We offer fee waiver codes upon request.
Submit Teacher Evaluation Form: If your child is presently attending a school or daycare program, please ask a teacher to complete the evaluation form found in Ravenna by the application deadline of . If they do not attend a program, you may skip this step.
Apply for Indexed Tuition (if applicable): GCS values diversity in all respects and is committed to the accessibility and affordability of a quality education. Currently, 29% of our families pay reduced tuition through the tuition program. Indexed tuition applications are processed and may take several weeks, so please complete the forms as early as possible. All necessary information is due by . If your family qualifies, indexed tuition awards will be sent along with general admission decision letters.
Interviews & Assessments: Based on the number of spots we predict will be available for the following school year, we will invite a small group of applicants and their families for a parent/guardian interview and student assessment. We will be in touch by early February to notify all applicants of the status of their application, including whether we will be able to move forward with an interview. In the meantime, please save the morning of  for the Preschool Assessment.
Admission Decisions: As we craft a new class, we intentionally look to balance age, gender, and socio-economic, racial, cultural, and family diversity. Preschool admission decisions will be posted electronically on Ravenna on . We appreciate knowing your response as early as you are prepared to share it, and no later than 5:00 pm on . A non-refundable, one-time enrollment fee is due at the time of acceptance. All applications remain active for two years. Therefore, if admission is not offered the first time around, you may reactivate your application the following year. Simply contact info@gracecitadelschools.org in the fall and update your existing application with any new information (i.e., a new teacher evaluation).

THE general PROCESS

HOW IT WORKS

We welcome new pupils into our school through viable admission process that allows us to assess and know our pupils thoroughly, educating and welcoming them aboard.

OVERVIEW

ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY

PROCESSING YOUR APPLICATION

If you are not clear on how to apply, Contact us →