Apply to Wesleyan

We're so glad you're interested in enrolling at Wesleyan Christian Academy!! The Admissions area of our website is designed to walk you through the application and enrollment process and answer any questions you have. Of course, you're always welcome to email us at admissions@wcatrojans.org or call us at (336) 884-3333.

Our 2023-24 applications are now LIVE!

To submit an online application, click on the yellow Create a New Application button to the right. If you need to save your application and come back to it later, use the Check The Status Of Your Application button.

You can download a full list of Application Dates and Deadlines here.

We strongly encourage families to submit all of the required application materials through the online portal. Doing so will streamline the admissions process and allow parents to track the progress of their child's application.

Application Steps

1. Visit Wesleyan

Scheduling a tour of Wesleyan is generally the first step in our admissions process. There are a few different ways to complete this required visit:

Early Education Center Tours (6-weeks-old to PreK-4)

Schedule a private tour of the Early Education Center by calling our Early Education Office at (336) 884-3143 or email Mrs. Amy McNeill, Early Education Director at amcneill@wcatrojans.org.

Private Academy Tours (TK-12)

Schedule a private tour of Wesleyan's K-12 Academy by clicking on the Schedule a Private Tour button to the right or by calling our TK-12 Admissions Office at (336) 884-3333 or email admissions@wcatrojans.org.

Admission Preview Days (6-weeks-old to 12th-Grade)

Attend one of our scheduled Admissions Preview Days by clicking on the Admissions Preview Day Registration button to the right.

2. Submit the Online Application

NEW Wesleyan Families

If you are brand NEW to Wesleyan Christian Academy, meaning you don't already have a child enrolled in our Early Education Center or TK-12 Academy, you will need to begin by creating an Online Application Account.

Once the account is created, you will be asked to verify your account through an email. Check your spam or trash folders for this verification email. Once verified, you should be able to login using your username and password and follow the system prompts to Create a New Student Application.

**The online system will not allow you to submit the application unless all of the required data is complete or uploaded. Please make sure each section of the application has a green checkmark. If you see a yellow exclamation point, we are missing necessary information.

CURRENT Early Education Center Families

Submitting a New Student Application as a CURRENT Early Education Center (EEC) Family

If your child is currently enrolled in our PreK-4 program in The Early Education Center at Wesleyan Christian Academy, you will still need to apply as a New Student Applicant to be considered for kindergarten.

Although Early Education Center students are given priority in the admissions process, they are not guaranteed admission into kindergarten. However, since you are already part of our school family, we waive the $100 application fee. To take advantage of the application waiver, please follow the steps below:

Login to your current Family Portal Account by following the red link.
Click on Apply / Enroll
Click on Application (New Student)
Follow the prompts in our Online Application Portal and complete the entire application.
Stop when you get to the payment screen, save your application and log out.
Email admissions@wcatrojans.org and give us your name, your child's first and last name and tell us you are a current EEC Family and are requesting the application fee waiver. We would be happy to submit the application on your behalf.

CURRENT TK-12 ACADEMY Families

Submitting a New Student Application as a CURRENT TK-12 Academy Family

If you already have a child enrolled in Wesleyan Christian Academy's TK-12 program, and you are interested in submitting an application for a sibling, you can submit Wesleyan new student application via your current Family Portal. Please follow the steps below:

Login to your current Family Portal Account by following the red link.
Click on Apply / Enroll
Click on Application (New Student)
Follow the prompts in our Online Application Portal and complete the entire application.

The siblings of currently enrolled Wesleyan students will be given priority in the admissions review process, but this is not a guarantee of acceptance.

3. Apply for Financial Aid

4. Sit for Admissions Testing

Learn more about Wesleyan Christian Academy's admissions testing process.

TK, K, and 1st Grade Developmental Assessments

All TK - 1st-Grade applicants will sit for the Gesell Developmental Observation-Revised (GDO-R) beginning in January, February, and March prior to a possible school start date in August.

Gesell Testing Dates:

FEB 3, 2023

FEB 4, 2023

MAR 10, 2023

Additional testing dates will be added as needed.

Kindergarten Age Requirements:

To qualify for Transitional Kindergarten (TK), applicants must turn 5-years-old by OCT 31 AND score a developmental age of 4.5 to 5-years-old on the Gesell Observation at the time of testing.
To qualify for Kindergarten (K), applicants must turn 5-years-old by AUG 31 AND score a developmental age of 5 to 6 years-old on the Gesell Observation at the time of testing.
To qualify for 1st-grade, applicants must turn 6-years-old by AUG 31 AND score a developmental age of 6-years-old or older on the Gesell Observation at the time of testing.

2nd - 11th-Grade ACADEMY Applicants

Most applicants applying to Wesleyan's traditional academy will sit for the computerized Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Test to verify that they can perform at an academic level equivalent to our current students. MAP testing will take place in a small group environment. Generally, the Admissions Committee is looking for students who score above the 70th percentile in the subjects of English/Reading and Math.

Academy Testing Dates:

JAN 11, 2023	9 to 11 AM: Grades 2-5	1 to 3 PM: Grades 6-12
FEB 8, 2023	9 to 11 AM: Grades 2-5	1 to 3 PM: Grades 6-12
MAR 8, 2023	9 to 11 AM: Grades 2-5	1 to 3 PM: Grades 6-12
APR 19, 2023	9 to 11 AM: Grades 2-5	1 to 3 PM: Grades 6-12
MAY 17, 2023	9 to 11 AM: Grades 2-5	1 to 3 PM: Grades 6-12

Additional group test dates will be scheduled as needed.

2nd - 11th-Grade ENRICHMENT Applicants

The Enrichment Center at Wesleyan Christian Academy is a specialized, college-preparatory program for students diagnosed with mild to moderate learning differences like dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory processing, central processing, and some cases of ADHD. Applicants to The Enrichment Center are required to sit for the Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement and will be tested in a one-on-one environment.

Enrichment Testing Dates:

Scheduled by appointment only.

5. Interview with the Principal

Kindergarten / First Grade Parent Meetings will be held in a group setting and are required for all new and current parents. This meeting offers a more in-depth exploration of the Gesell Observation, our developmental approach to placement, school/family communication, and the importance of our school/family partnership.

2nd - 11th-Grade Principal / Family Interviews are scheduled at the discretion of the Admissions Committee and not all applicants will be interviewed. During this meeting, our Principals are eager to learn more about your family, your child(ren), and your interest in Wesleyan. We will cover the topics of our accelerated, college-preparatory curriculum, school/family communication, student discipline, and the importance of our school/family partnership.

6. Confirm Your Enrollment

Admission Decisions will be communicated by email and are made beginning in late February or early March and continue throughout spring and summer until all openings are filled.

Once admitted, families must confirm their admissions by completing Wesleyan's Online Enrollment Packet within 7 business days of the acceptance date.

The following enrollment documentation is required to be uploaded into our online enrollment system.

$475 new student enrollment fee - (per student)
NC Health Assessment Form - (required for kindergarteners and/or any student entering a NC school for the first time)
Immunizations Records
Emergency Contact Information
Elective Form - (6th-8th only)
After School Program Registration - (TK-5th only)

Admissions Policy

The Wesleyan Christian Academy Board of Directors is interested in attracting students who are motivated to learn, strong in character, and who are amenable to Christian instruction of the highest quality. Our programs and curriculum are designed to meet the needs of students who are average to above average in ability and achievement.

The Learning Support Center is designed to serve children in 1st through 12th-grades with mild to moderate learning disabilities in the areas of Math (1st - 12th) and Reading (1st - 4th) or English (5th-12th).

The Enrichment Center is available for students in 3rd through 12th-grades who have been diagnosed with moderate to severe learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory processing, central processing disorders, and/or attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD).

Admissions Standards

Wesleyan Christian Academy's Admissions Standards are designed to identify applicants who:

demonstrate average to above average aptitude and/or achievement.
are socially and emotionally well adjusted.
are amenable to correction and instruction.
want to attend Wesleyan.
have parents who are supportive of our Mission, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Continuous Enrollment Agreement.
have parents who will meet their financial obligation.
meet minimum age and development readiness qualifications. Transitional kindergarten applicants must be five-years-old by October 31 and Traditional Kindergarten applicants must be five-years-old by August 31.

Create a nEW Application!

Check the Status of Your Application

Schedule a Private Tour (TK-12)

Admissions Preview Day Registration

Application Documents