Admissions Information

Do the ideas of The Forest School resonate with you?  Are you ready to help your child start a Hero's Journey?  Have more questions?  If so, we'd love to meet you and share more info. 

Admissions are rolling!

We are now accepting applications for all Studios (grades preK3 through grade 12) for the 2026-2027 school year. Our admissions timeline is as follows:

  • Application Deadline for New Families: February 2026

  • Application Reviews and Interviews: February 2026

  • Admissions Decisions Released: Early March 2026

Our process is designed to make sure that we are the right school to serve the learning needs for your child and your family. We recognize that we ask you to dedicate time and thought to the process. Families often share that they truly enjoy the process, and we hope you do, too!

The Forest School Non-Discrimination Policy—The Forest School admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. The Forest School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other School-administered programs.

 
Apply

step 1 Fill out the online application.

step 2

Complete your research and submit the teacher questionnaire.

Shortly after you complete step one, you will receive a link with step two instructions.

step 3

Collaborative Interview and Tour.

After receiving your application and teacher questionnaire, you and your child may be invited for a Collaborative Interview in which we will determine if we are a good fit for your family. This meeting is informal, includes a school tour, and offers us a chance to ask questions and learn together.

step 4

Invitation to Enroll (and, if applicable, scholarship consideration)

We are proud to be an active member of the Georgia Promises program, which supports families in accessing innovative and student-centered educational opportunities. Click here to learn more about how this program can help make The Forest School experience accessible to your family.

We look forward to welcoming your family into our community and supporting your child on their unique learning journey at The Forest School!

Who is The Forest School for?

  • Parents and caregivers who want their children to become self directed, independent learners

  • People who believe the traditional school system no longer works to prepare children for the modern world

  • Entrepreneurs

  • Creators and creatives

  • Out-of-the box thinkers

  • Families who care equally about education and dynamic character

  • People who want the benefits of child-directed learning without having to make a full-time commitment to homeschooling

  • Families with flexible schedules 

  • People who need flexible attendance for travel and family obligations. (We will operate on an 11-month calendar with 4-7 week sessions and breaks in between)

  • Children who want additional time to pursue their passions beyond traditional after school hours

  • People who want to maximize their family time

  • Trailblazers and trendsetters

  • Families who value their freedom and want their children to develop a love of learning

Parents looking for the items listed below, may be challenged by The Forest School's philosophy and may feel it is not the right place for their family: 

  1. Those who treasure social prestige and really prefer a traditional education. 

  2. Those who are "blamers" and ultimately will gossip and criticize, no matter what.

  3. Those who aren't sure their child is ready yet for the responsibility and struggles—and occasional tears—of truly independent learning (and may be right).

  4. Those who are not committed to a Hero's Journey themselves.