Admissions
Taking Your Educational Journey In The Right Direction
About Application to West Family School
Because of the specialized nature of our program, our admission process is comprehensive. A student’s eligibility depends on our current student body and the different types of learners we already have enrolled.
We appreciate your interest in West Family School and encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns. We look forward to meeting you and your child soon.
Who Should Apply to West Family School?
West Family School serves students ages 12-16 years old who have been diagnosed with intellectual disabilities.
This often results in noted delays in reading, writing, and math, and mid or moderate speech delays. Students in our program may also exhibit difficulties with fine motor skills, visual-motor development, and sensory processing.
Details About School Tuition
Our 2025 tuition is $25,500.
Tuition is due on the first of every month.
Our school year runs from August through May.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a space.
This deposit is applied to the first month's tuition when the contract is received.
Contracts must be received within 10 days to ensure placement and avoid loss of deposit.
What’s Included with Tuition?
All necessary curriculum, books, and supplies
4:2 student to teacher ratio in the classroom
Functional and social outings during the week
One-on-one occupational and speech therapy
Additional therapeutic guidance during academic rotations and social outings
The Step-by-Step Application Process
Call our school for an initial conversation with our therapeutic team
Schedule an in-person family visit with your child
Submit an application including
Student’s current educational records
Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Educational psychological evaluation
Any applicable therapy notes or test results
A $150 non-refundable application fee
A recent photo of your child
Both parent or guardian signatures
After submitting your application
If our program appears to be a good fit for your child we’ll reach out to schedule a shadow day and any additional testing needed.
Any additional testing is subject to our testing fee schedule.
If we are not the right program for your child, you will receive communication explaining why.