You belong at NDA!

At NDA, you will receive more than an exceptional Catholic education. You will join a supportive community of young women dedicated to learning and growing together. Whether you start in the Junior Academy or begin as a high school freshman, you will build your faith, grow your mind, and develop leadership skills so you can make a real difference in the world.

2026 - 2027 Important Dates

Save the date, and we hope to see you this fall! RSVPs coming soon for all events!

Eagle for a Day | Begins September 2, 2026

Open House | Sunday, November 15

Join us on Sunday, November 15 for an afternoon all about what you can do in our plaid!

High School (Grades 9 - 12) sessions: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. & 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Junior Academy (Grades 6 - 8) sessions: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. & 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Junior Academy & High School (All grades) session: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

High School Placement Test Prep Courses | Monday, November 16 & Tuesday, November 17

NDA’s High School Placement Test will take place on Saturday, December 6 & Saturday, January 9.

NDA also offers a course to help eighth-grade girls better prepare for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) by familiarizing themselves with the test before test day.

Attendance for both nights is recommended, as Monday night covers Sections 1 - 3 and Tuesday night covers Sections 4 - 6.

High School Placement Test | Saturday, December 5

Join us at NDA for the High School Placement Test in December!

High School Placement Test | Saturday, January 9

Join us at NDA for the High School Placement Test in January!

NDA Acceptance Day | Friday, January 29

Acceptances will be communicated via email on Friday, January 29!

Why begin in the Junior Academy?

When you begin NDA in the Junior Academy, entering high school is seamless. By the time you enter high school, you will already have made friends here and gotten accustomed to the high school schedule as well as learned to take responsibility for your own learning and to challenge yourself to the best of your ability. Visit our Notre Dame Junior Academy page for more information!

Pre-International
Baccalaureate curriculum

Opportunity to take
high school courses

70% of faculty have
advanced degrees/doctorates

Student-centered schedule
for deeper academic impact

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Tuition & Affordability

We are committed to working with your family to help you invest in your daughter’s education. Nearly 75% of our families receive merit-based or need-based assistance. For more about NDA's tuition and our commitment to your daughter's education, please see our Tuition and Affordability page.

If you have questions, we encourage you to contact our Tuition Manager, Tarick Foreman, at tforeman@nda.org.

2026 - 27 Tuition & Fees*

Grades 6-8: $11,166

Grades 9-12: $16,523

*Includes non-refundable $300 registration fee and $1,200 composite fee

NDA Financial Policies

All financial obligations of a family must be current at the end of each semester in order for the student to take semester exams.
The $300 Registration Fee is non-refundable.
The $1,200 Composite Fee is non-refundable once the student attends classes for the applicable school year.
In case of student withdrawal, base tuition is prorated based on the quarter(s) of attendance.

If you have questions, we encourage you to contact our Business Office at tdunn@nda.org. All tuition assistance information is strictly confidential.

Contact our Admissions Team

We’re here to help you make the best choice for your daughter. Call us to arrange a personal tour!

Kristin Dusseau-Busse '92
Admissions Coordinator
kbusse@nda.org
419.725.1280