Step 4
18 Months--3 years old:
Students entering our preschool programs are not required to take an entrance test. However, parent interviews and child screenings may be required. To begin our PK1 program, children must be walking independently.
Junior Kindergarten & Kindergarten:
Our youngest candidates enjoy activity sessions that assess cognitive, language, motor, and social skills. Testing will begin in January and an admissions representative will call you to schedule an exam once your application is received. Junior kindergarten candidates must be 4 years old by September 1, and kindergarten candidates must be 5 years old by September 1 to apply. To enter Junior kindergarten, children are required to be potty-trained for daytime.
Grades 1--5:
Applicants take standardized tests in reading comprehension, math, and writing. Testing will begin in January and an admissions representative will call you to schedule an exam once your application is received.
Grades 6--12:
Middle and Upper School applicants have the option to take the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT), which measures verbal and quantitative ability, reading comprehension, and writing skills, either in person or at home. Applicants who take the SSAT on our campus on an Alternate Flex Date (weekday) will have the opportunity to tour the school as well as complete the student interview at the conclusion of the test. Click here for upcoming SSAT FLEX test dates and registration instructions.
Saturday Standard SSAT testing dates are available at local and international testing sites. Click here to find a testing center near you or register for the SSAT at Home test. Please note that the school tour and student interview, whether in person or via Zoom, will be scheduled on a separate date for applicants who take the SSAT on a Saturday.
Please contact the NSU University School Admissions Office by phone at 954-262-4506 or by email at uschooladmissions@nova.edu to schedule an admissions interview.
International Students:
Once the application fee is paid, contact our admissions team at uschooladmissions@nova.edu or 954-262-4506 to arrange an interview and discuss any testing requirements. The application process for international students includes an interview and English language proficiency screening, in addition to requirements for all applicants.
Applicants for Grades 1--10:
The application process for international students entering grades 1--10 includes an interview and an English language proficiency screening. Contact our admissions team at uschooladmissions@nova.edu or 954-262-4506 to schedule your interview and in-house test.
Applicants for Grades 1 1--12:
The application process for international students entering grades 11--12 includes an interview and a standardized English language proficiency test. Recommended English Proficiency Assessments and Scores:
ITEP Slate: 5.0
IELTS: 5.5
TOEFL IBT: 70
PTE Academic: 45
Duolingo: 80