How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in applying to join Saint Thomas More Academy! Since opening our doors to 45 students in grades K-5 in 2021, our classical school has grown to almost 260 students across grades K-12. STMA is the only K-12 school in South Bend, Indiana, and we are the first K-12 independent school to be recognized as a Catholic institution in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
We advise all inquiring families to follow these steps in their discernment process to apply for enrollment:
I. Learn & Inquire
On our school's website you will find information regarding what classical education is, the scope and sequence of our K-12 curriculum, information on student life, athletics, and more. We also encourage prospective families to follow us on social media - if families are on these platforms - so that they can stay up to date with what is happening at Saint Thomas More Academy.
Before moving on to the next steps, we ask all prospective families to fill out the following inquiry form:
II. Tour Our School & Apply
If you are interested in further looking into Saint Thomas More Academy, we invite you to schedule a visit. Prospective families are invited to attend Holy Mass with our school community followed by a tour of our campuses.
Following your tour of Saint Thomas More Academy, you will be invited to submit an application for enrollment. Our applications for new enrollment open at the beginning of each calendar year, and there is a small fee of $15 when submitting your application. Only families that have submitted an inquiry form, and have toured our school, are eligible to apply for enrollment.
III. Meet with Our Head of School
Families that have completed their application will be asked to schedule a meeting with our Head of School. This is a wonderful opportunity for a family to ask questions and learn more about Saint Thomas More Academy, as well as time for our Head of School to share more about our mission as a faithful Catholic school.
IV. Enroll!
That's it! After learning more about our school, visiting us for Mass and a tour, and meeting with our Head of School, families will be notified if they are invited to enroll at Saint Thomas More Academy.
Due to a higher volume of interest, and limited seats available each year, we encourage families invited to enroll in our school to not delay in submitting the required forms and paperwork.
