Admissions - Le Jardin Academy Private School in Hawaii

With over 900 students from Preschool to Grade 12, LJA is a nurturing learning community. Students are supported in their learning to lead balanced, healthy lives, to appreciate the arts, and to value the diverse perspectives of other people and cultures.

We believe that extraordinary teachers and that learning experiences empower students’ unique talents, creating not only academic success, but also a rewarding childhood. The goal is to develop knowledgeable, responsible, and caring young people of character who create a more
peaceful and sustainable world through understanding, stewardship, and respect.

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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

2025-26 School Year:

PK	7/31/21 - 7/30/22
JK	7/31/20 - 7/30/21
K	7/31/19 – 7/30/20
1	7/31/18 – 7/30/19
2	7/31/17 – 7/30/18
3	7/31/16 – 7/30/17
4	7/31/15– 7/30/16
5	7/31/14 – 7/30/15

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 : Tours of Junior School Campus and Main Campus

October 1: Financial Aid applications open
November 2: Admissions Open House
December 15: Application deadline for all grade levels
January 25: Admissions Open House
February 15: References and additional documents due
February - March: Admission testing
February - April: Student Shadow Days
February 15: Tuition Assistance and Scholarship applications due for new applicants
February 15: Tuition Assistance and Scholarship applications due for current families
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