AANSA ADMISSIONS
Thank you for your interest in Acton Academy North San Antonio. Our enrollment process is designed to ensure we are the right learning environment for your family. We are an 11-month school with open enrollment as space permits. Please review the application process below.
Enrollment is now open to learners for the 2025-2026 school year. We will add/grow our studios as we have enough interest and capacity. We are accepting applications for learners who are 2-14 years old.
Bumblebee Studio $1,300 monthly | $14,300 annually
Honeybee Studio $1,100 Monthly | $12,100 annually
Elementary and Middle Studio$1,000 Monthly | $11,000 annually
Additional Fees:
One-time Audition Fee: $100
One-time Enrollment Fee: $850 (upon acceptance)
Annual Supply Fee: $300 due annually September 1st
THE AUDITION
PROCESS
01
Your journey begins with an in-person visit. Come explore our studios, meet our team, and get a feel for our learner-driven community. This tour helps you see the difference—and decide if it’s the kind of experience you’re seeking for your child. Schedule a tour HERE.
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Read Courage to Grow and explore Acton Resources
After your visit, we invite you to dive deeper into the Acton model. Courage to Grow, written by Acton’s co-founder, is a great place to start. We’ll also provide other curated resources that explain how our learner-driven approach works and what it means for your family.
04
Be a Hero for the Day – Schedule your child's Shadow Day
The best way for a child to understand what Acton is all about is to spend a day in the shoes of our Heroes. After submitting an audition, we’ll invite your child to spend a day with us in the studio. They’ll join in the learning, collaborate, and experience firsthand what it’s like to be part of our community. This “Shadow Day” is often where the spark truly ignites.
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The Journey Begins
If the audition materials reflect a strong alignment, we’ll ask if you are ready to begin your Hero's Journey with us. This final step is a chance to connect more personally, answer any questions, and ensure our environment is a fit for your family—and your family is a fit for our community.
BOOKS
TO READ
01
COURAGE TO GROW
Laura Sandefer
UNSCHOOLING RULES
Clark Aldrich
CREATIVE SCHOOLS
Ken Robinson Ph. D.
FRANTIC FAMILIES
Patrick Lencioni
THE ONE WORLD SCHOOL HOUSE
Salman Khan
THE SELF-DIRECTED CHILD
William Stixrud
NATURE SHOCK
Po Bronson
THE PRICE OF PRIVILEGE
Madeline Levine Ph. D.
VIDEOS
TO WATCH
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ACTON ACADEMY PUTS THE KID IN CHARGE -
Interview with founder, Laura Sandefer
HOW TO EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN -
Jordan Peterson interview with Acton Founder, Jeff Sandefer
ACTON ACADEMY: Disruptive Education
Growth Midset vs Fixed Mindset
ACTON ACADEMY: A day in life
ACTON ACADEMY: Disruptive Education
TED: Do schools kill creativity?
TED: Rethinking Education
TED: GRIT - The power of passion and perseverance
TED: Teach for mastery - not test scores
TED: Education post-covid
BLOGS,
ARTICLES + PODCASTS
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