Admissions Overview
Learn About Enrolling at our Private Christian School
Figuring out which school is best for your child can be time-consuming and stressful, but applying for admission at Southwest Florida Christian Academy doesn’t have to be. We’re here to walk you through every step.
Our PK-12 private school in Fort Myers, FL, welcomes a diverse population of students from 14 cities and more than 100 churches — and we’re happy to welcome your family, too.
Now, let’s get started.
Join our sfca family
Southwest Florida Christian Academy (SFCA) welcomes families into a nurturing, Christ-centered community, offering a clear and supportive 6-step admissions process to help every child thrive from the very start.
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The 6-Step Application Process for Kindergarten through 12th Grade
For preschool children (6 weeks old to age 5), please visit our Preschool page for application information.
We are now accepting applications for the 2026–27 school year. Admissions are offered on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged, as many grades fill quickly and may have wait pools.
Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to be enrolled, and first-grade students must be 6 years old by Sept. 1.
Follow these steps for enrollment:
1.
Learn About Admissions Qualifications
Agree with Statement of Faith, meet testing and grade requirements, and provide references and recommendations.
2.
Experience our Christian environment firsthand, explore classrooms, and meet students and teachers.
3.
Apply and Submit Documents
Upload a current report card or transcript.
4.
Take an Entrance Assessment
For kindergarten, we use a developmental readiness test that measures developmental skills such as manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, as well as cognitive skills such as counting and letter recognition. For first through 12th grade, we test students in reading, math, and math computation.
5.
Attend a New Family Interview
Each family meets with the appropriate principal to ensure there’s alignment between home and school.
6.
Accept an Offer and Enroll
Once your child is offered a chance to enroll, you’ll need to complete an enrollment packet, pay the enrollment fee, and set up your Facts Family Portal to include your tuition and continuous enrollment agreement.
Are you ready to see your child thrive?
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Frequently Asked Questions
We believe the Bible is the absolute truth, and a biblical worldview is integrated into everything we teach. We welcome families from more than 100 churches who agree with the SFCA Statement of Faith.
School starts at 8 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. We start at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. Grades K-5 are dismissed at 3 p.m., while older students are dismissed at 2:50 p.m. You’ll find more details about our schedule — including before and after school care — on our Parent Resources page.
We welcome as many qualified students as we can, but many of our grade levels fill quickly. For the past few years, we have reached full enrollment within 24 hours of opening applications.
We do offer financial aid, but many of our families find the most benefit from applying for a Step Up for Students scholarship. We typically open applications for the scholarship in January, and enrollment remains open as long as our funding lasts.
Parents can choose either a 3-Day or 5-Day program to fit their child’s learning needs and their family’s schedule.
- 3-Day Program (M/W/F) , 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- 5-Day Program (M-F), 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.