ADMISSIONS
Welcome Kauai Creative Academy! We are excited for you to learn more about all that Kauai Creative Academy has to offer.
Kauai Creative Academy is a dynamic community committed to educating gifted learners from 1st through 6th grade . Our mission is to inspire passion for lifelong learning, foster social and emotional acuity, cultivate the innate curriculum and develop the imaginative mind.
As a community that values curiosity, compassion, inclusion, diversity, innovation, and authentic learning experiences, Kauai Creative Academy students embrace intellectual, social, and academic challenges. With the support of our exceptional faculty, they also find comfort in knowing they have a safe space to ask questions, make mistakes, and enjoy the journey of learning.
We are eager to help you understand the limitless possibilities of a Kauai Creative Academy education and encourage you to continue exploring our website to learn more about our community and the admissions process. Better yet, come visit us in person! Throughout the admissions season we will offer opportunities to spend time on our beautiful ocean side campus where you will meet all parts of our community, from faculty to students to current parents to the admissions team.
We look forward to partnering with you as you search for the right school community for your family.
Warmly,
The Kauai Creative Academy Team
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Important Admissions Dates
Elementary applicants: We highly recommend that students take an IQ assessment as soon as possible.
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Early March 2025
Applications open through email. KauaiCreativeAcademy@yahoo.com Check for registration deadlines for optional events
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April 1–30, 2025 Campus visit for interested students (parents/guardians of student for lower school applicants)
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July 1, 2025
Deadline for applications and all required documents -
July 5, 2025 For those applying for financial assistance, deadline to submit application and all supplemental documents
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July 10, 2025
Admissions decision notification for all grades -
July 15th $200.00 Tuition deposit deadline.
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July 25, 2025 Schedule student assessment (for new students)
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August 1, 2025 Deadline to submit final tuition and registration fees / Set up tuition account
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August 6, 2025 School starts
Steps for Enrollment
(1st - 6th)
Step 1: Email our Admissions Coordinator at KauaiCreativeAcademy@yahoo.com with a request for the Enrollment Contract. Please Include your full name, email address, mailing address, phone number and the best time to get ahold of you. We will respond within 2-days
Step 2: In February/March we will begin offering positions based on availability in the upcoming school year.
* An Acceptance Letter will be sent out, if your child(ren) has been accepted. It will need to be signed and returned by the designated date on the letter.
*Once we receive your letter we will schedule a time for your family to take a tour of the campus, and answers any questions you may have.
Step 3: Enrollment Paperwork will need to be completed by a certain date (this date will be on the Acceptance Letter). Include the $500.00 tuition deposit and material fee of $250.00 is due at this time.
Step 4: An Assessment will be scheduled once the Enrollment Paperwork has been completed. A classroom placement will be made based on the Assessment.
The Waitlist for the 2025-2026 School Year will open on April 1, 2025
Student Preperation
1st and 2nd graders need one pink and one black spaghetti strap leotard, 1 pair of pink or black dance shorts, 1 pair of pink or black dance leggings, nude jazz shoes, pink ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.
Please have your child bring a large supply of hair ties and a small brush to keep in their lockers at school
*The third, fourth and fifth grade students will need two black spaghetti strap leotards, 1 pair of black dance shorts, 1 pair of black dance leggings, nude jazz shoes, and pink ballet shoes. Please have your child bring a large supply of hair ties and a small brush to keep in their lockers at school
Plan to purchase:
* One or two instruments per year. This will depend on what instrument your child selects.
* Budget $100 - $150 to go towards purchasing materials for costuming for your child during the school year as we will have two major recitals and various community and school performances for them to enjoy.
All students and parents need to be on Island for both recitals. The first one is the Winter recital which will be on the Saturday prior to Winter break at 5:00 to 8:00 pm The second recital will be at the end of our year which is the last Saturday in May. Please contact Miss Ilima if there is an emergent reason why your child will not be able to attend.