Admissions - Le Jardin Academy Private School in Hawaii

Home to more than 925 students from Preschool to Grade 12, Le Jardin Academy is a vibrant and inclusive learning community where curiosity, creativity, and connection thrive. Students are supported to think deeply, live with balance, express themselves through the arts, and appreciate the diverse perspectives that shape our global community. At LJA, every learner is known, supported, and inspired to flourish.

At Le Jardin Academy, learning is a shared journey—one that nurtures curiosity, compassion, and courage. Our community of learners, educators, and families works together to inspire students to think critically, act with integrity, and embrace their role as global citizens. From our early learners to our graduates, every student is known, supported, and empowered to thrive in an environment that celebrates both individuality and connection.

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Contact

Jennifer Souza
Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
LJA Parent, '16, '21
Ph: 808.261.0707 x1310

Irma Baptiste
Admissions Manager
LJA Parent, '19, '25, '26
Ph: 808.261.0707 x1330

Sadie Kunishige
Admissions Coordinator
Ph: 808.261.0707 x1050

LJA School Brochure
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Application Requirements

Pre-Kindergarten and Junior-Kindergarten
- Online Application
- Pre-School and Kindergarten Teacher Reference Form (if applicable)
- Play Session Observation
Kindergarten
- Online Application
- Pre-School and Kindergarten Teacher Reference Form
- Primary Division Administrator Reference Form
- Current and Prior Year Report Cards
- Admission Testing

Grades 1-5
- Online Application
- Gr. 1-12 Teacher Reference Form
- Primary Division Administrator Reference Form
- Current and Prior Year Report Cards
- Admission Testing
Grades 6-11
- Online Application
- Gr. 1-12 Teacher Reference Form
- Administrative Reference Report
- Current and Prior Year Report Cards and/or Transcripts
- SSAT Results
- Admissions Interview and Group Activity
- Extra-Curricular Reference Form (optional)

Age Requirements

2026-27 School Year:

PK	7/31/22 - 7/30/23
JK	7/31/21 - 7/30/22
K	7/31/20 – 7/30/21
1	7/31/19 – 7/30/20
2	7/31/18 – 7/30/19
3	7/31/17 – 7/30/18
4	7/31/16 – 7/30/17
5	7/31/15 – 7/30/16

Special consideration may be made for those applying with different admission cutoff dates.

Health Requirements

Junior School Health Requirements:

Link to State of Hawaii Health Requirements (changes: July 2020) https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/vaccines-immunizations/school-health-requirements
Link to NEW State of Hawaii Health Requirements (July 1): http://www.vaxtoschoolhawaii.com/
Current TB clearance and physical by a U.S. doctor (dated no more than 12 months prior to the first day of school)
Student Health Form 14
Supplement Form DHS908
If your child has allergies and/or medications, additional forms will be needed.

Grades K-12 Health Requirements:

Link to State of Hawaii Health Requirements (changes: July 2020) https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/vaccines-immunizations/school-health-requirements
Link to NEW State of Hawaii Health Requirements (July 1): http://www.vaxtoschoolhawaii.com/
Current TB clearance and physical by a U.S. doctor.
Student Health Form 14 to prove that a physical examination was performed; or
A signed statement or appointment slip from your doctor to prove that your child has a physical examination scheduled and/or has begun the vaccination series and is waiting for the next dose in the series.

Admissions Timeline

Ongoing : Campus Tours PK-12

October 1: Financial Aid applications open
November 8: Admissions Open House
December 15: Application deadline for all grade levels
January 24: Admissions Open House
February 15: References and additional documents due
February 15: Tuition Assistance and Scholarship applications due
February - March: Admission testing
February - April: Student Shadow Days for Grades 6-12 applicants
April 15: Enrollment deadline for PK, JK, and Grades 6-12 applicants
May 10: Enrollment deadline for K - Grade 5 applicants
March - July: Rolling admissions based on availability