Applications are due April 1, 2024
In order to expedite the application process, first establish that this is the correct form, and then assemble required paperwork, listed below.
Who should complete this application?
- New schools planning to conduct a program of kindergarten and at least grade one, or a program of any or all grades one through twelve
- Established schools operating or opening an additional campus or location with a separate mailing address from the main campus
Who should use the 2024 - 2025 Renewing Private School Annual Approval Application, instead?
- Previously approved schools with a building code
- Previously approved schools planning to change the name of the school
Required Paperwork
You will be asked to upload various documents to your approval application. Please try a different browser if you have difficulty either downloading or uploading any forms.
Tip: Be sure to name the completed documents in such a way that you will be able to identify them and save them in an easily accessible place. If you have multiple documents to upload in addition to the Certificate of Compliance, consider creating a specially designated and accessible folder.
Health and Fire Inspection Documentation
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If you have not yet secured a location for your school, or if your inspections are pending, please upload a letter explaining your situation and inspection timeline.
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Be sure to retain documentation of health and fire inspections in the school's main office, WAC 180-90-160.
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More information about inspections and paperwork is available on the State Board of Education website.
Teacher Information
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If your school employs teachers who are not certificated in Washington state, you must submit a completed staffing report.
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Note that teaching staff, including at least one Washington state certificated teacher, must be in place by the opening of the school.
Certificate of Compliance
At the end of the application, you will be asked to upload a signed and dated Certificate of Compliance.
Regardless of who completes the approval application, the Head of School signs this document. By signing this document, the Head of School affirms that the information in the form is correct and certifies that your private school is in compliance with all requirements.
Tip: If you cannot complete your application in one sitting, you may use the “save” function. On page two of the survey in the upper righthand corner, you will find a toolbar with the label “Save and continue later” dropdown menu. When you click you will have this option:
When you return to the survey, you will be taken to the last page you completed in full, but you’ll still be able to go back to previous pages if you need to make changes.
If you have further questions, please refer to the private school website or contact the private schools manager.