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Your search for the best independent school in Philadelphia ends here. At SCH Academy, we nurture the individual and encourage students to follow their passions. When students graduate, we're proud to see them move onto top colleges and universities. We watch them become app developers, CEOs, teachers, doctors and physicians, engineers, marketing gurus, accomplished athletes, environmentalists, and more.

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Admissions FAQ's

How long does it take to apply?

Is there an application fee?

How will I know my application is complete?

At any point, you can check the status of your application on our admissions portal (in mySCH). Once all necessary files and forms have been submitted, you will be notified that your file is complete and ready to be reviewed by the admissions committee.

The SCH Admissions committee begins to meet in the fall and decisions are made on a rolling basis starting in early December.

Who are some of the SCH student tour guides?

Amanda

"My favorite tradition at SCH is the Senior and Pre-K buddies! I absolutely love the idea of tying our community together by cultivating the relationship between the oldest and youngest members of our student body. The tradition offers a chance for the youngest members of our community to learn from our leaders, and for our leaders to set an example for those of the future. In fact, when I was in Pre-K, I vividly remember looking up to my senior buddy in complete wonder as both a role model and leader of our school."

AMANDA '22

Tennis, Squash, and Lacrosse Player. Member of Student Ambassadors, Service Council, Players, and the Alliance for Racial Equality Club.

RJ

"SCH is very diverse. I always feel encouraged to think outside the box and follow my passions. SCH's culture allows me to be exactly who I want to be. Unlike neighborhood schools, you’re getting kids from different areas instead of just one place."

RJ '22

Varsity Football Player. Varsity Wrestler. Member of Student Ambassadors and BSU.

Lily

"My transition from being homeschooled to SCH was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I became increasingly nervous as the start of school arrived and started to second guess my decision to go to private school. However, on my first day of preseason for soccer I was immediately greeted by a bunch of friendly people who made me feel at home. These people are now some of my best friends."

LILY '22

Soccer Player. Member of Student Ambassadors, Pop-Up Poetry Club, Yearbook, and Players.

Chandler

"My favorite part of the school day is assembly. I love having the opportunity for everyone in the Upper School community to gather and be with one another. The tradition of seniors writing speeches to the Upper School about experiences in their lives or lessons they’ve learned has been very impactful for me, and I think it makes everyone feel more connected to one another."

Chandler '22

Track. Players. Member of Honor Council, Student Ambassadors, Cappies, and Yearbook.

What does the campus look like?

What is the tuition breakdown?

2021/2022	AGE / LEVEL	tuition
Early Childhood	18 Months - 4 Years	See Rates
Pre-Kindergarten	4 - 5 Years	$25,100
Kindergarten	5 - 6 Years	$28,250
Lower School	Grades 1 - 4	$32,400
Middle School	Grades 5 - 8	$38,700
Upper School	Grades 9 - 12	$43,100

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