Thank you for your interest in Raphael Academy. Our application process is designed to facilitate an open exchange of information between families and the school. Through this process parents can learn more about both Waldorf Education and curative education. This process also allows both Raphael Academy and the applicant’s family to determine if the school is a good fit for the applicant.
How to Apply
There are several ways you can submit an application to Raphael Academy:
Apply Online
Our online application allows you to save your progress and return to the file at any time before submitting.
Apply by Mail
You can mail your completed application to:
Raphael Academy
517 Soraparu Street, Suite 104
New Orleans, LA 70130
Drop Off
You can bring your completed application to (please call ahead to notify the office you will be dropping by):
500 Soraparu Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Additional Application Materials
$50 Application Fee
All paper and digital applications must be submitted along with a $50 non-refundable application fee.
We accept checks, cash, and credit cards via PayPal (below). Checks can be made out to Raphael Academy and mailed to 517 Soraparu Street, Suite 104, New Orleans, LA, 70130.
In addition to the application, you must also submit:
- A Records Release Form to your child’s current school or current program (e.g., ABA therapy) so that student records and IEP’s may be forwarded to Raphael Academy. For students not currently enrolled in school or another day program, please submit the most current school records.
- Educational evaluation and/or psychological evaluation (current within the past three years).
- Speech therapy and/or occupational therapy evaluations (current within the past three years)
Upon Application
All application materials will be reviewed by the class teacher who will determine if an interview or class visit is the appropriate next step. The Enrollment Director will contact you to schedule either an interview and/or a five-day class visit. After this step, eligibility for acceptance into the class will be determined by the faculty. Their decision will be communicated in writing to the applicant’s parents or guardians.
Upon acceptance, the Enrollment Director will be in contact with the family to execute an Enrollment Agreement and to make all necessary financial arrangements.
Financial Assistance
We offer limited tuition assistance for families that qualify. Families that turn in a student application and application fee should visit TADS to set up an account and complete the application process.
Additional Resources
To learn more about our curriculum and the Raphael Village community, look through Raphael Academy’s digital packet.