A process built
around your
child's story.
We don't rush enrollment. Every family starts with a discovery call, visits our environment, and gets to experience what IA is really like , before any decisions are made. No diagnosis required.
Six steps from
hello to first day
Our admissions process is relational from the very first call. Here's exactly what to expect , no surprises, no pressure, no rushing.
The easiest way to get started. Book a 30-minute call directly on our Calendly — no paperwork, no forms, no pressure. This is your chance to share your child's story, ask every question you have, and get a real sense of whether IA is the right fit. We want to know your family before you ever walk through our doors.
After your discovery call, we'll invite you in for a meet and greet at our Nashville learning environment. You'll walk through our classrooms, meet the team, see the House of Growth in action, and get a real feel for what life at IA looks like. No commitment — just clarity.
Once your meet and greet confirms IA feels like the right fit, we'll invite you to apply. The application gives us the deeper picture of your child — their learning profile, communication style, goals, and current level of support needed.
After reviewing your application, we'll schedule a family interview , a dedicated conversation to go deeper on your child's history, your family's goals, and how we can build the strongest possible plan together from day one. This step is as much for your family as it is for us.
Two half-days fully immersed in the life of an IA student. Your child experiences our classrooms, our team, and our rhythms , not as a visitor, but as a learner. It's the best possible way for everyone to know this is the right fit before enrollment is confirmed.
After trial days, our team follows up with an enrollment decision , typically within 10 to 14 business days, depending on when you're looking to begin. Once confirmed, you'll receive onboarding materials and everything needed to prepare for your child's first official day.
Two half-days that
tell the whole story.
Trial days aren't an audition , they're an immersion. Your child gets to live a real morning at IA before any enrollment decision is final.
Paced with
intention.
Trial days are two half-days , not one long day. We've found this pacing gives learners the best chance to settle in, feel regulated, and genuinely show us who they are.
Our staff observe how your child responds to our environment, our team, and our rhythms , not to evaluate, but to make sure we can set them up for real success from day one if enrollment moves forward.
At pickup each day, we'll connect to share a win from the day. You'll also be added to ClassDojo , our staff-to-family communication app , where our team posts notes and photos so you can see your child's experience in real time.
Your first step is
a conversation.
Book a 30-minute discovery call directly on our Calendly — pick a time that works for your family. We'll spend that time getting to know your child's story, answering your questions, and having an honest conversation about whether IA is the right fit. No paperwork. No commitment. Just a conversation.
