Microschools are small, multiage private schools that can be funded through private or ESA funds set up through the state of Arizona.
If you believe your child is a good fit according to the student traits and our philosophy on our philosophy page. Please see the application process below.
Enrollment & Application Process
Now accepting applications for Fall 2026
Step 1: Paper Screening
Application – Complete the application linked below.
If the applicant passes the paper screening, you will be invited to Step 2
Step 2: Parent/Guardian Interview & Application
After the application is reviewed, you will be emailed. If you are invited for an interview, you can pay the Application Fee ($50) linked below and to schedule an interview time
What to bring to the interview:
Portfolio of student work
It does not have to be extensive
Include examples of things your child does well and areas they may need more support in, report cards, etc.
Testing Documents (Not required but recommended):
Any gifted identification scores
Any special education documentation (504s IEPs, etc.)
Anything else that helps us get to know your child
If the applicant passes step 2, you will be invited to Step 3.
Step 3: Student Observation/Screening
Student Interview/Chat
We will have a chat with your child. This will take place on the same day as the Parent/Guardian Interview & Application (Step 2). (We will have chat with them after or during the interview.)
Students will be able to tour the facility and then join the class if avilable.
Step 4: Application Status
Upon review of application, including discussions with the Microschool Teacher, applicants will be notified of the enrollment decision
ESA Funding
ESA funds allow any parent or guardian to fund education alternatives for their school-age child. This includes helping with private school tuition.
ESA Pays funds each quarter (July, October, January, & April)
ESA typically covers $6,800 per year, but that can vary based on age, as well as needs approved in an IEP
Any ESA/Classwallet charges may be added on to the tuition cost paid by the parent
If your child has diagnosed special needs, ESA may provide additional funding to pay for the support services they need.
For more information on the ESA program:
American Federation of Children (School Choice Organization)
Here is a short video:
Payments/Fees
Application Fee – $50
Nonrefundable
Students do not have to reapply each year
Yearly Enrollment/Registration Fee – $250 Grades 2-8 and $350 Grades 9-12
This covers many of the enrollment costs (including ASU/High School) and some of the initial classroom materials to start each school year
Holds your child’s spot in the program
Due at the time of enrollment
Nonrefundable
Semester Curriculum Fee – $350
This helps cover costs for workbooks and curriculum materials
Nonrefundable
Tuition
Billed monthly
Grades 2-8: Hybrid Option (2-3 days per week) - $1250 per month (August-May)
Grades 2-8: Full Time (4 days per week) - $1750 per month (August – May)
Grades 9-12: $2,000 per month (August – May) - Full Time Students
Additional Information, Costs, and Fees
Field trips may require entry to venues etc.
Additional ASD supports may require additional fees
We do have a beginning of the year supply list with supplies we ask families to provide. We do cover many supplies but we may also occasionally ask families to purchase supplies and materials for some projects and activities. Those will be communicated in advance and we appreciate anything our families can do. Field trips and outside of the school day activities will likely cost extra.
The tuition funding amount is the minimum for us to be able to pay our staff, cover facilities, and run our unique program.
We understand this is a significant financial commitment. However, we hope that with the ESA funding it is achievable for all families. If you are unable to pay for something, please let us know. We do not want money to be a barrier for our children.
Families who choose the ESA funding option will have to pay the processing fees required by the ESA/Classwallet systems. This is typically around 2.04%. Credit card payments may also incur additional fees.
Registration
This is Step 1 in the application process and it has two parts.
Part 1: Please fill out the application linked below. This is for either the programs
Application Link
Part 2: Please click the Apply & Pay button and pay the Application Fee. This fee covers all costs associated with the application, interviews, etc. Once paid, you will be emailed to schedule a date for the Interview (which is Step 2).
If you would like to help us more, consider paying with Zelle so we do not have any transaction fees. (Email linked to Zell is Inquiries@TheGiftedCollective.com) We can also provide you an additional receipt for reimbursement through the Classwallet system. Just let us know.
This is the final step in applying for the Microschool
Please complete this step after you have officially applied for the microschool (Step 1), have interviewed, and have been accepted.
This registration costs $250 for Grades 3-8 and is nonrefundable. It:
Helps us pay for licenses and materials needed at the beginning of the school year
Hold your child's spot in the program.
If you would like to help us more, consider paying with Zelle so we do not have any transaction fees. (Email linked to Zell is Inquiries@TheGiftedCollective.com) We can also provide you an additional receipt for reimbursement through the Classwallet system. Just let us know.
This is the final step in applying for the Microschool
Please complete this step after you have officially applied for the microschool (Step 1), have interviewed, and have been accepted.
This registration costs $350 and is nonrefundable. It:
Helps us pay for licenses and materials needed at the beginning of the school year
Hold your child's spot in the program.
If you would like to help us more, consider paying with Zelle so we do not have any transaction fees. (Email linked to Zell is Inquiries@TheGiftedCollective.com) We can also provide you an additional receipt for reimbursement through the Classwallet system. Just let us know.