ADMISSIONS
The school search isn’t always easy, but we’re here to make it as smooth as we can. With our individualized and personal admissions process, you can make sure you get all the answers you need before you make any decisions. And with our year-round admissions, you can look into joining Nora before the fall or during the school year, whenever the right timing arises.
Join our Pride!
STEP 1: Find Out What We’re About!
To learn more about The Nora School, join us at one of our monthly Open House Information Sessions!
If you’d rather, feel free to call us at 301-495-6672 or click below to find a time to chat.
School officials and professionals are welcome to attend our Open Houses or contact Admissions to make a separate visit.
STEP 2: Apply, Visit and Decide!
Our online application is the only paperwork you have to complete! Simply follow the instructions at the link.
When we receive the application, we’ll invite your student to sit in on some classes during a typical school day, so they can get a “feel” of the school.
Additionally, each Applicant & Parent get one-on-ones with our Admissions Director and Head of School, to make sure The Nora School can meet your needs.
Join our Journeys for Justice for an unforgettable experience!
In the meantime: Get to Know Us!
Our applicants get a chance to sit in on classes for half a day, meet our teachers, and see what it feels like to be a student at The Nora School.
You can learn more about our teachers right now:
The Nora School actively seeks a diversity of backgrounds and talents among its students and staff. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender, race, disability, faith, national or ethnic origin in administration of our educational policies, admissions and tuition/fee adjustment practices, staff hiring, or athletic and other school-administered programs.
Terah Richardson,
Admissions Director
Terah is a beloved English teacher at Nora, and has been training to enter this position for the last three years. She brings energy, compassion, and savvy to everything she does, and can’t wait to meet you. Email her at Admissions@nora-school.org.
ADJUSTED TUITION
The Nora School is an inclusive learning community, and welcomes families of all backgrounds, resources and income levels. Tuition at The Nora School is all-inclusive and covers the costs of all books and supplies – including a new Chromebook to all incoming students – field trips, art and lab supplies, and our Social Justice Journeys.
Adjusted Tuition is based on the individual family circumstances for admitted students whose parents complete an application. This process typically begins in late January and funds are made available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
You can file your application for a tuition adjustment here: https://online.factsmgt.com/grant-aid/inst/4DQRW/landing-page
A one-time Senior Fee ($1000) covers one-on-one college counseling, transcript preparation and processing, a senior retreat and graduation exercises. Some optional trips may have an additional fee (e.g., the annual ski trip, EF Tours at Spring Break).
For the 2026-27 school year, the maximum tuition at The Nora School is $40,250.