1. Many of our grades are at capacity for the current academic year.
2. We continue to encourage applications as only applicants in our wait pool will be considered for future availability.
3. As a school of choice, your application does not guarantee acceptance at HCA. Aside from capacity, there are a variety of considerations and factors that affect acceptance and enrolment.
4. Application fees are non-refundable regardless of acceptance, application outcome, or wait pool status.
We are excited that you're interested in joining the Heritage Christian Academy (HCA) community! Below are the steps to help you apply. Please follow each step carefully so we have all the information we need.
For answers to commonly asked questions about the applications process at HCA please see the Q&A section at the bottom of this page.
Click the “Application Form” button below to start your online application.
Make sure you send us all the documents listed on the application checklist. You can upload documents using the link in the application.
1. How does the pastoral reference work?
A pastoral reference is a letter or form filled out by your Pastor or church leader. It helps us learn more about your family. Your Pastor will automatically receive the request to provide a reference for your family based on the information you give us. Please check with them to make sure they complete and send it back so that your application can proceed.
2. What if the pastor doesn't know me personally?
Ask another leader in your church (like a small group leader, board member, or ministry leader) to complete the reference for you.
3. What if my child has a foreign birth certificate?
Please upload a copy of their birth certificate and permanent resident card or visa (both front and back).
4. What if my child has or needs an individual learning plan at school?
Please upload their learning or program plan. This helps us understand your child’s needs and if we have the right resources and supports for their success.
1. What is the waitpool?
The waitpool consists of students who are waiting for a space to open. These students have completed their applications and are potentially a good fit for our school, but we don’t have room yet.
2. How long will I be in the waitpool?
We don’t know if or when a spot will open. If there are any changes to available space, it is most common at the end of the school year, but could happen at any time.
3. Can I do anything to improve my chances of being selected from the waitpool?
Just make sure we have your most recent documents, like report cards. The waitpool is not affected by any additional action or influence..
1. If we’re asked for an interview, does that mean we have a spot?
Not always. Sometimes we hold interviews even if there isn’t space yet. It’s the next step in the application process.
2. What happens during the family interview?
We’ll set up a time for your family to come to the school. Please come to the main office when you arrive. One or two members of our team will meet with you. If your child is applying for high school, we may meet with them individually and ask them to share a bit about their faith and why they want to attend HCA. The interview usually takes 20–30 minutes.
3. Is there additional testing or required assessments?
We want to make sure our school is the best place for your child. If your child has special learning needs, or if we don’t have enough information from their report cards, we may ask them to do an academic assessment. This might happen during your family interview or at another time.
1. How will we find out we are being offered a space?
You will receive and official acceptance letter and a registration package by email. Once you return the completed package, including financial arrangements, your child will be enrolled.
2. How long do we have to accept?
Please let us know within 2 days if you want to accept the spot. We have other families waiting, and we want to keep the process moving.
