Admissions Information
A message from the Admissions Team
We are thrilled you are interested in learning more about Valley Christian Schools!
With a prestigious history spanning over 50 years in the East Bay, VCS proudly offers a comprehensive Christian education from infancy (starting at six weeks old) through to high school graduation. Our students benefit from a rigorous college preparatory curriculum meticulously designed to foster holistic development, ensuring they thrive academically, spiritually, and personally.
Our Admissions Team looks forward to partnering with you as you explore Valley Christian Schools for your family. Let us guide you through every step, showcasing what makes Valley Christian School the perfect choice for your child's education and personal growth.
—Admissions Team
Application Process
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Once you submit your inquiry form, you will have access to your online Admissions Portal. If you have already connected with VCS, please access your information through the Admissions Portal HERE. Your username is typically your email address. To set up a password, or if you have forgotten your password, select “Can’t access your account?” and follow the directions. All application materials below will be submitted through your portal.
New to VCS? Click here to begin.
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For TK-12: submit a non-refundable application fee of $200.
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Applicants for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten: Teacher Recommendation Form will be filled out by your current preschool teacher.
Applicants for 1st-6th grade: Teacher Recommendation Form will be filled out by your current classroom teacher.
Applicants for 7th-12th grade: Teacher Recommendation Form will be filled out by one core academic teacher (English, math, science, or history).
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This is for 1st-12th grade applicants only.
The principal or counselor will be asked to submit:
3 years of grades (when applicable)
Behavior Report
Attendance Record
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Copy of birth certificate
Copy of the most recent immunization record
Standardized test scores, if applicable
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504, if applicable. Please contact the Admissions Office if your child has an IEP or 504 before you begin the application process.
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All applicants and at least one parent will interview with a member of our Administration.
Visit Us!
There's no better way to understand our vibrant community than by experiencing it for yourself. We're eager to welcome you to our campus, where you can meet our dedicated faculty and have all your questions answered.
For a personalized tour on any weekday, please schedule a visit by clicking HERE.
Interested in our special Admissions events like Explore VCS? Sign up HERE.
For more information, contact the Admissions Office (TK-Grade 12) at 925.560.6262 or email HERE.
If you would like to contact our preschool, please call 925.560.6235 or email HERE.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you are new to Valley Christian Schools, click HERE to begin your online application. If you have already connected with VCS, please access your information through the Admissions Portal HERE. Your username is your email address. To set up a password, or if you have forgotten your password, select “Can’t access your account?” and follow the directions. All supporting documents will be submitted online through your Admissions Portal.
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The interview is simply a time for the Administration to get to know each applicant and his or her family better. This is also a valuable time to address any remaining questions the applicant may have. Applicants should not be nervous about the interview; this time together is a casual conversation that helps us get to know each applicant on a deeper level than we could through just the application. All interviews are conducted by a member of the Administration and last no more than thirty minutes. To ensure that interviews are effective, they will always be scheduled as the final piece of the application process.
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The Valley Christian Admissions Committee reviews all applications holistically. We are looking for students with academic records that show their readiness for success at VCS; however; this is not determined by one specific piece of a student’s file. We welcome all applications and look forward to the opportunity to get to know each family.
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Once the application file is complete (online application, supplemental materials, and interview) the Admissions Committee will communicate an admissions decision within two weeks. All decisions are published on your Admissions Portal.
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Once the Admissions Committee’s decision has been published on a student’s Admissions Portal, families are able to choose a payment plan, sign the enrollment contract, register for AutoPay, and pay the $500 enrollment fee and $500 tuition deposit to reserve the student’s placement at VCS.
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Families can begin the FACTS application for tuition assistance at the same time they are completing the admissions application. However, the Finance Committee only reviews FACTS applications for enrolled students. Click HERE to access the FACTS application.