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Admissions

Application process overview

We accept applications year round. Print the checklist and submit your online OR print a paper application and send it by mail.

When your application is complete, including all supporting documents, you may be contacted in order to schedule an informal interview depending on classroom openings and availability. All applications for admission will be kept on file for two years. After two years, re-application is necessary to remain in the applicant pool.

We accept applications year round. Print the checklist and print a paper application and send it by mail.

When your application is complete, including all supporting documents, you may be contacted in order to schedule an informal interview depending on classroom openings and availability. All applications for admission will be kept on file for two years. After two years, re-application is necessary to remain in the applicant pool.

Virtual TourOnline Application
01Apply

Download PDF and submit HTS application and $50 application fee. (See Important Documents)

02Interview

If an opening is available, one of our directors will call to schedule a 30 minute informal interview with you and your child.

03Shadow

Student shadows for a day or two in the classroom.

04Decision

Decision by Admissions Committee will be sent out. An official letter of acceptance will be sent from HTS if this is an appropriate placement for your child.

Current Tuition

Preschool annual tuition:
Full-time: (5 Days)  $16,500

Part-time: (4 Days) $14,245

Part-time (3 Days): $11,000

Part-time (2 Days): $7,975

Elementary and middle school annual tuition:
$21,000

High school annual tuition:
$21,000

Life Skills Pathways:
1 Day= $200, 2 Days= $400, 3 Days= $600, 4 Days=$800, 5 Days=$1000

After school annual tuition:
4 Days: $5,995

3 Days: $5,280

2 Days: $3,960

1 Day: $1,650

Drop-in rate: $70/day

Social groups:
8 sessions $200 (offered 4 times a year)

Therapy:
$80/unit (30 minutes)

Step one

Review application checklist

The application checklist is a comprehensive list of all the documents you will need to submit as part of your application process. It includes your application form and all supporting documents necessary for us to process your application.

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Step two

Submit application

Our online application is currently under maintenance. Please download, print, and complete the paper application and send or scan to nina@hopetech.org or mail to 2525 E. Bayshore Road., Palo Alto, CA 94303 (Attn: Nina Ponterio).

Our online application is currently under maintenance. Please download, print, and complete the paper application and send or scan to nina@hopetech.org or mail to 2525 E. Bayshore Road., Palo Alto, CA 94303 (Attn: Nina Ponterio).

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Step three

Mail supporting documents

You must mail all supporting documents to:

Hope Technology School

2525 E. Bayshore Rd.

Palo Alto, CA 94303

ATTN: Application Committee

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