Visit and
Apply
We’re so glad you’re here! Choosing a school is an important and exciting journey, and we’re honored you’re considering Nueva as part of that process. This page is your starting point for exploring our admissions pathways. From here, you can find information tailored to your student’s grade level, including key dates, visit opportunities, and application steps.
Our admissions team is here to partner with you every step of the way. We look forward to learning about your child’s passions and interests, answering your questions, and helping you get to know our programs, people, and campuses. Whether you are just beginning to explore or ready to take the next step, we’ll provide the guidance and support you need to navigate the process with confidence.
Each Visit and Apply page will walk you through the admissions process from start to finish, with resources, tips, and opportunities to connect. You’ll also find ways to experience the vibrancy of our classrooms, the creativity of our students, and the warmth of our community.
Select your student's grade level to get started:
Pre-kindergarten
Experience how play, wonder, and discovery shape each child’s earliest learning.
Kindergarten
See how curiosity and joyful exploration lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Grades 1–4
Explore how students deepen their understanding, build skills, and create with confidence and imagination.
Middle School (Grades 5–8)
Discover how curiosity and challenge inspire growth, independence, and collaboration.
Upper School (Grades 9–12)
Experience our innovative approach that empowers learners to lead, create, and make an impact.
The Nueva School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Nueva does not discriminate on the basis of these factors in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial assistance program, or athletic and other school-administered programs.
In accordance with the requirements set forth in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Nueva School provides this notice of nondiscrimination and states that Nueva School does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities. Questions concerning Title IX may be referred to the School’s Title IX Coordinator whose contact information is below or to the Office for Civil Rights at the United States Department of Education.
Title IX Coordinator:
Sheba McCoy, Director of Human Resources
131 E. 28th Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172, smccoy@nuevaschool.org