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Our independent educational consultants can help Asian Americans navigate National Presbyterian School admissions.
National Presbyterian School is a private, coeducational day school in Washington, DC, serving students from Preschool (age 3) through Grade 6. Rooted in Christian values and academic excellence, NPS offers a warm, inclusive community focused on whole-child development. The school emphasizes core academics, social-emotional learning, and character education through small class sizes and nurturing faculty. The admissions process includes play-based assessments, family interviews, teacher recommendations, and student records, making a well-prepared application especially important. We are proud to have supported families—especially those looking for a values-driven early education—in the NPS admissions process. We provide personalized, step-by-step support in:
1. Interview Preparation
2. Teacher Recommendations
3. Parent Questions
4. Further application support
At Cardinal Education, we help you develop an authentic and polished application that reflects your child’s character, potential, and alignment with National Presbyterian School’s mission.
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Mr. Allen Koh, a Stanford alumnus and a globally recognized expert in boarding school admissions and college counseling, officially founded Cardinal Education as a local tutoring company in the Bay Area in 2006. We have an extensive list of sophisticated clientele hailing from affluent neighborhoods in the US and around the world. We have grown to become a highly regarded educational consulting firm trusted by families from other countries like the UK, Indonesia, Singapore, China, Oman, UAE, Brazil, Ghana, Nigeria, Russia, South Korea, India, Egypt, and other parts of the globe. We are trusted because of our honesty, professionalism, and integrity. Through holistic strategy consulting, our experts have successfully helped students get into the best boarding schools like Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, Woodside Priory, Milton Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, and The River School, to name a few. Let our educational consultants, tutors, and academic coaches help you achieve exceptional admissions outcomes.
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(888) 521-5243
Address: 4121 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20016
National Presbyterian School Admissions Website: https://www.nps-dc.org/apply
Student Population: 300
Average Class Size: 13
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Open House and Event Dates: Required Parent Visit
An in-person visit is required to complete the application process. Parents can attend a weekday campus tour at 9:15 a.m., grouped by the grade they’re applying to, or schedule an individual meeting with an NPS Admissions Officer.
Optional Parent Visits
Virtual info sessions are available with admissions staff, administrators, and faculty, offering insights into the school’s mission, values, and academics. Families are also welcome to attend Weekly Chapel services—Wednesdays for Lower Division and Thursdays for Upper Division. Contact Admissions to schedule.
Student Visits
Pre-K 3 to Kindergarten applicants join a playdate to interact with peers under teacher supervision. For Grades 1 and up, students spend a full day with their current grade and meet one-on-one with a learning specialist. The Admissions Office will contact families to schedule.
Application Deadline: Priority Applicants: November 25, 2024
January 10, 2025
Testing Policy: NPS does not require the submission of admissions test reports.
Essay Questions: Applications require the completion of the Parent Questions which is available on Ravenna-Hub application portal.
Interview Importance: High