Thank you for considering Thales Academy for your child! We are confident you will find an engaging school community that is committed to providing an excellent education for all students. Enrollment is offered when space is available and the academic development, social maturity, and transitional readiness of the student is a good match for our program.
We hope your family will consider joining our growing community!
Priority Consideration
Candidates with completed applications and checklists by the priority deadline will be eligible for an interview and an enrollment decision. After the priority deadline, applications will be considered only as space is available.
Admissions Timeline
2024–2025 NC & TN Campuses
- Application Available: September 5, 2023
- Priority Consideration Deadline: November 1, 2023
- First Round of Decisions Released: February 1, 2024
- Rolling Admissions Begins: February 15, 2024
2024–2025 VA Campuses
- Application Available: September 19, 2023
- Priority Consideration Deadline: November 1, 2023
- First Round of Decisions Released: February 1, 2024
- Rolling Admissions Begins: February 15, 2024
Current Availability
For more information regarding open seats for any grade at any campus, please complete step one below and our admissions team will provide further information about seat availability within two business days.
How to Apply
Please review our Admissions FAQs before you start the admissions process. When you are ready to begin, please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Submit an Inquiry / Check Current Year Availability
No fee is required to submit the first step of the application. Click the appropriate link below to access the inquiry form. Once submitted, you will be notified via email of enrollment availability at our campuses.
Academic Year 2024-25
Step 2: Complete Admissions Application
Applications will be made available once the inquiry has been submitted and processed (please allow up to two business days for processing). A $50 application processing fee is required to submit the application.
Step 3: Complete Checklist Items
Supplemental material will be requested via an admissions checklist after the application has been submitted and processed. This may include submitting a copy of the student’s birth certificate, school records, etc. All required checklist items must be submitted to be eligible for an interview and an enrollment decision.
Step 4: Attend a Student Interview and Assessment
Candidates who have completed applications and checklists by the priority deadline will be sent a date and time for an interview and assessment via email. After the priority deadline, interviews will be scheduled only as space remains available.
Step 5: Receive an Admissions Decision
Admissions decisions will be released via email on February 1st, February 15th, and on a rolling basis thereafter. If accepted, an enrollment contract will be issued, and a $200 (Pre-K) or $300 (K–12) non-refundable, tuition deductible enrollment deposit will be required to secure your child’s seat.
Applying For Future Years
If you are interested in applying to an existing Thales Academy campus in the future, you can complete Step 1 of the application process now! We will email you when the application is available to complete for your preferred enrollment year.
For information about future campus locations and development, please see our Locations page.
For enrollment in 2025–26:
For enrollment in 2026–27 and later:
If you are unable to find what you are looking for in the FAQ, or would like additional information, our admissions team is always happy to answer your questions! They can be reached via email at admissions@thalesacademy.org or by phone at 919-208-9782.
As a private school, Thales Academy does not offer special education services and/or accommodations outlined on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 Plans. Regardless of IEP or 504, all prospective students must complete the standard admissions process and undergo the same admissions assessments as other applicants. During the admissions process, all applicants with IEPs or 504 Plans must submit copies of IEP or 504 documentation for school review. No admissions decisions will be rendered until full documentation is received.
Thales Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, and sex to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities offered and made available to students at the school. Thales Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, or physical or mental disability.
Proof of US citizenship or legal residency is required. Thales Academy is not able to sponsor international students for enrollment.