Begin Your Journey at AVCS

We'd love to welcome your family to Aliso Viejo Christian School. Our admissions process is designed to be clear, personal, and faith-centered.

A Place Where Your Child Can Flourish

Thank you for your interest in Aliso Viejo Christian School! As you consider enrollment for your child, we want to provide you with a clear overview of our admissions and enrollment process. Should you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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Student-Teacher Ratio

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Full-Time Security Guards

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Above Grade Level on Benchmark testing

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The Admissions Process

Follow these steps to join the AVCS family. Our admissions team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Step One

Submit an Online Application

Applications for the 2026–2027 school year are open! Begin by creating an account and submitting your online application through our admissions portal.

Documents you will need:

  • Report cards and standardized test results from the past two years (2nd–8th grade applicants only)
  • A current teacher recommendation
  • A non-refundable $125 application fee is required at submission.

Submitting an application does not guarantee admission.

Step Two

Student Assessment

All new students participate in an age-appropriate assessment prior to admission. The admissions office will contact families with completed applications to schedule their appointment.

  • Junior Kindergarten: No assessment required, students must turn 4.0 years old by Spring 2026
  • Kindergarten: 15-20 minute readiness assessment
  • Grades 1-8: Approximately 45 minutes (math, reading and writing)

The admissions office will contact families with completed applications to schedule their appointment.

Step Three

Family Interview

After the application and assessment are complete, families may be asked to participate in a 15–20 minute interview with school administration. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to get to know your family and share more about our community.

Step Four

Submit the Online Enrollment Packet

If AVCS has a spot to offer, you will receive an email with a link to the enrollment packet within two weeks of completing the assessment and interview.

To accept your child's spot, please submit:

  • Completed enrollment packet
  • Birth certificate
  • Current immunization records
  • A non-refundable $600 registration fee is required.

Your child is officially enrolled once the packet and fee have been submitted.

Enrollment Considerations

Enrollment for new eligible students is determined by the following factors, reviewed holistically to find the best fit for our community:

  • 1 Children of AVCS staff members
  • 2 Siblings of currently enrolled students
  • 3 Positive departure status from previous school
  • 4 Satisfactory or outstanding citizenship and report card comments
  • 5 No significant assessment concern
  • 6 Student and family enthusiasm for attending AVCS
  • 7 Parent/guardian support of our mission, vision, and school policies
Waiting Pool

What Happens If a Grade Is Full?

If a grade level is full, applicants will be placed in our waiting pool. As openings occur, families are contacted based on the enrollment considerations and best fit for AVCS, not by application date alone.

We encourage all interested families to complete the application process fully. Being on the waiting pool does not close the door, many of our families have joined us this way.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Aliso Viejo Christian School has a non-discriminatory policy. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of our educational policies, admission policies, or any school-administered programs.

Students applying must sincerely desire to attend AVCS and to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Parents must support the Bible-based, Christ-centered teachings, as well as the rules and policies of AVCS.

Ready to Join the AVCS Family?

We'd love to meet you and your child. Applications are open for the 2026–2027 school year. Start today or schedule a tour to experience our campus firsthand.