Admissions
Your Next Steps
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Step 1: Express Interest
Fill out our interest form below. A member of our admissions team will contact you to answer your questions and provide more info.
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Step 2: Attend an Info Session
Throughout the year, we will be hosting information sessions for prospective parents and students. Ask all your questions, meet the leadership team, and connect with other parents.
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Step 3: Apply to Enroll
Our application process is completed online through TADS. After your application is complete, our headmaster will meet one-on-one with you and your student.
The Cost of a Chesterton Education
Chesterton Academy of Vero Beach is committed to offering an outstanding high school education at an affordable cost to families. Because tuition does not cover the full cost of an education at Chesterton, families are expected to aid in fundraising efforts throughout the school year.
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Tuition: $10,000
Fees: $650
Uniforms: $250-450 -
Tuition assistance is available to families who apply and qualify. We utilize TADS to help us allocate fairly our limited aid dollars. An admissions application must be completed before being considered for aid. Please contact us for more information on applying for aid.
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This offer is designed to honor our earliest supporters by providing a fixed tuition rate and nurturing a committed community from the outset.
Eligibility
To qualify as a Founding Family, applicants must:
Submit an application for their child to attend CAVB for Fall 2025, no later than Sunday, April 20th, 2025.
Complete a family interview by Saturday, April 26th, 2025.
Pay the non-refundable deposit of $250 by Thursday, May 15th 2025.
Benefits
As a Founding Family, you will receive the following benefits:
Tuition Freeze: Tuition will be frozen at $10,000 per year for every child in your immediate family who attends CAVB. This rate will remain constant for each child’s enrollment at the Academy, regardless of future tuition increases.
Sibling Guarantee: The fixed tuition rate will apply to all children of your immediate family who attend CAVB.
For conditions and additional details, download the PDF.
Connect with our admissions team.
Fill out the form below to express admissions interest, and we will follow up with more info.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We are looking to create and foster an environment that is not only conducive to learning but is also a seed bed of Catholic culture. To that end, we are looking for individuals who have a passion for learning, radiate joy, and have a strong conviction for the Catholic faith. A strong academic foundation is also required in order to succeed in the rigorous Chesterton curriculum. Previous exposure to classical education is not required.
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All students must take the Classic Learning Test 8, an exam that assesses a student’s abilities and knowledge in language arts and math. This test is used to identify the academic strengths and weaknesses of the student and assist with class placement.
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Currently we are accepting applications from all incoming 9th and 10th graders. Previous exposure to a classical curriculum is not required.
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Yes! Chesterton Academy of Vero Beach offers dual enrollment. Starting in the 11th grade, students will be able to earn up to 36 hours of college credit through our Franciscan Advantage Program. These credits will apply to an undergraduate degree at Franciscan University of Steubenville and can be applied to other universities and colleges that accept transfer credits from Franciscan.