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.
Download PDF and submit HTS application and $50 application fee. (See Important Documents)
If an opening is available, one of our directors will call to schedule a 30 minute informal interview with you and your child.
Student shadows for a day or two in the classroom.
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)
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.
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).
Mail supporting documents
You must mail all supporting documents to:
Hope Technology School
2525 E. Bayshore Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
ATTN: Application Committee