Admissions
How to apply
2026–2027 School Year
Step 1 – Apply Online
Create a parent account and complete the online application. During the application, you may upload required documentation and submit your registration information.
Application Fee for NEW STUDENTS: $200.00
Application Fee for RETURNING STUDENTS: $100.00
Note: The new student application fee of $200.00 and testing fee of $50.00 must be paid before scheduling placement testing. Fees not paid may delay the admissions process.
Step 2 – Submit Required Documentation
Please upload or bring the following items to the school office:
Recent student photo
Birth certificate
Medical insurance card
Medical records from the Department of Health
Current school report cards and/or test scores
Signed school reference (sent directly from the reference)
Signed church reference form
Step-Up Scholarship award number (if applicable)
If any documents are not immediately available, please contact the school office for assistance.
Step 3 – NEW STUDENTS ONLY | Schedule Student Assessment
After submitting the application, schedule your child’s academic assessment using the following link:
https://claftl.typeform.com/to/JnRRZGC9
Step 4 – Complete the Family Interview
All families must complete the Family Interview Form prior to scheduling the interview:
https://claftl.typeform.com/to/q4jCb8kQ
The Administrative Family Interview is a required part of the admissions process.
Step 5 – School References and Review
Christian Life Academy will send reference forms to the student’s current school and/or church. The admissions office will review:
Application
Academic records
Assessment results
References
Family interview
An additional academic entrance exam may be scheduled if needed.
Step 6 – Receive Enrollment Decision
An official enrollment decision will be sent via email once the review process is complete.
Step 7 – Secure Your Child’s Seat
All administrative fees must be paid to finalize enrollment.
Lower Elementary (K–2)
Matriculation Fee: $450.00
Activity: $100.00
Technology: $100.00
Security: $200.00 (per family)
PTF Fee: $30.00 (per family)
Total: $880.00
Upper Elementary (3–5)
Matriculation Fee: $550.00
Activity: $100.00 (3rd & 4th only)
Activity: $300.00 (5th grade only)
Technology: $150.00
Security: $200.00 (per family)
PTF Fee: $30.00 (per family)
Total: $1,030.00 (3rd & 4th) / $1,330.00 (5th grade)
Middle School (6th Grade Only)
Matriculation Fee: $550.00
Activity: $300.00
Technology: $175.00
Security: $200.00 (per family)
PTF Fee: $30.00 (per family)
Total: $1,255.00
Required Documents at Official Acceptance
Copy of parent/guardian valid driver’s license
Copy of original birth certificate
Florida School Entry Health Form DH 3040 (yellow form, current)
Florida Certification of Immunization DH 680 (white form, current)
All documents may be uploaded through the online application portal or delivered to the school office.
A student assessment is required for all new students. The family interview is mandatory for all applicants. Enrollment is not guaranteed until acceptance and fees are received.
Important Note for Step Up Approvals
To proceed with your child’s enrollment using Step Up Scholarship funding, log in to your EMA (Step Up) account and accept the enrollment offer as soon as possible.
Delays may affect your child’s placement and funding for the upcoming school year.
Questions or Assistance
For help with the admissions process, contact the school office at:
Phone: 954-766-4194
Email: Mr. Gino Griffin – GGriffin@claftl.org
Note for Step Up Approvals:
In order to proceed with your child’s enrollment, you must log in to your EMA (Step Up) account and accept the enrollment offer as soon as possible.
Delays in this step may affect your child’s placement and funding status for the upcoming school year. Please take a moment to complete this important step today.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our office.