The Application Process
Submit an Application: The regular application deadline is January 15, 2027, but we know that plans change, families move, and government orders can relocate you on short notice. After the deadline, applications will be reviewed, and admissions appointments will be scheduled, pending class availability. Please complete our online application or contact our admissions team to discuss availability in a particular grade level or ask any other questions.
Family Admissions Appointment: When we have received your completed 2027-2028 application, we will contact you to schedule a Family Admissions Interview.
Student Assessments: Immanuel Staff will assess students whose families have progressed past the Family Admissions Interview on February 1, 2027 in person at Immanuel’s campus. Families applying from outside the area may request an alternate date or online assessment, pending faculty availability.
Admissions Decisions: For all applications submitted by the deadline, admission decisions will be made and communicated to families by early March. For applications received after that deadline, decisions will be communicated on a rolling basis.
Enrollment: Parents of all admitted students who plan to enroll at ILS must read the Parent Manual and return a signed copy of the Immanuel Lutheran School Parent Agreement Form along with the non-refundable registration fee of $225 and tuition deposit of $775 to complete enrollment.
Questions? Please contact the admissions office by email or call 703-549-0155.
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Admissions Policies
Class Placement: Immanuel Lutheran School reserves the right to place new and returning students in the appropriate instructional level. The age of the student is always considered, but final placement is based on meeting promotional standards, teacher assessment, standardized tests, previous records, placement tests, and the content of the classical Lutheran curriculum.
Kindergarten Placement: Kindergarten students must be five years-old by September 1st of the year in which they will enroll. Entering Jr. Kindergarten students must be four years-old by September 1st of the year they will enroll.
Special Considerations: Immanuel Lutheran School is not staffed to serve children with severe behavior disorders or learning disabilities. Enrollment is not limited to Lutherans, but matters of faith will be taught exclusively in accord with the Scriptures and the Book of Concord.