Admission | Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill

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Admission

Trinity is a nondenominational Christian school that aspires to be a place where students learn that God is at the heart of all that we are and do, and that the chief purpose of our lives is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. Trinity's academic program is rooted in a classical interdisciplinary curriculum. At the core of Trinity's philosophy is the pacing of classroom learning to align with child development in ways that fit their natural inclination at each age.

We invite you to take time to explore the truth, goodness, and beauty of a Trinity education.

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Join our vibrant community, where learning is rich yet unhurried, and students are inspired by truth, goodness, and beauty.  Applications received after the deadline of January 10, 2025, will be processed and considered as they are received. While most classes are filled from our initial applicant pool, we do occasionally have spaces available in the spring and summer. For specific questions, please contact the Enrollment Management Office.

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Trinity is located in Durham, North Carolina on 22 acres bordered by trails, creeks, and forests. Trinity is a CSI and SAIS-accredited independent school where children flourish in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through grade 12. We educate within the framework of Christian faith and conviction–teaching the classical tools of learning; providing a rich yet unhurried education; and communicating truth, goodness, and beauty.

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We understand that the search for the right school is a deeply personal and exciting experience. It’s a journey that inspires important conversations about educational goals, priorities, philosophies, and values that resonate on a personal level with you as a parent, with your child, and for your family. We have a passion for meeting future Lions and we stand ready to assist you throughout the application and enrollment process. We can’t wait to meet you!

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AdmissionYou're in good hands.

We understand that the search for the right school is a deeply personal and exciting experience. It’s a journey that inspires important conversations about educational goals, priorities, philosophies, and values that resonate on a personal level with you as a parent, with your child, and for your family. We have a passion for meeting future Lions and we stand ready to assist you throughout the application and enrollment process. We can’t wait to meet you!

Steps to Apply

Step 1

Register for events and campus tours.

The best way to learn more about becoming a Trinity Lion is to attend a Campus Tour and Information Session. Beginning in October, we invite you to join us as we launch a new season of Information Sessions. In the spring and summer, you can register for a Group Campus Tour. Families will have the opportunity to meet Trinity's division directors, teachers, parents, students, and the Enrollment Management staff. 

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Step2

Complete application forms and checklists.

Once you have access to the admissions portal, you can log in and get started on your application for admission. By completing more detailed information such as your parent questionnaire, demographic profile, family relationships, and student questionnaire forms, you’ll help our Enrollment Management Team get to know you better. This is also the perfect time to pay your application fee, which is required prior to assessments, student shadow days, and testing.

Step 3

Schedule assessments, testing and interviews.

Students applying to grades TK–6 are invited to visit a Trinity classroom or attend a Saturday Morning Group Assessment. Middle and Upper School applicants are encouraged to spend a half-day shadowing a Student Ambassador to learn more about what it’s like to be a Trinity Lion! Our youngest students applying to grades TK–2 are given the Developmental Gesell Observation to better understand a child’s growth and developmental age.

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Trinity is a Christian School. We are thoroughgoing in our Christian faith, but we stand with arms wide open to the world, welcoming all truth as God's truth. We are shaped by our namesake, the Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

 

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It has always been a desire to put our children into a school where they would be known, loved and free to flourish at their own pace.
 

The Hartsfield Family
2nd, 6th, Alum ‘22

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The Hartsfield Family

“It has always been a desire to put our children into a school where they would be known, loved and free to flourish at their own pace. When we first looked into Trinity, we were sticker shocked and worried about how we could feasibility afford schooling. Without even giving Trinity a try, we looked into other options and moved on. We still regret that decision to this day wish we inquired sooner. Eventually, we learned our lesson and applied for our children. The flexible tuition program makes it all possible.”

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Trinity does an amazing job at welcoming new students and making the school feel comfortable.

Lucy Burkett
Student, Class of 2026

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Lucy Burkett

“I think that Trinity does an amazing job at welcoming new students and making the school feel comfortable. The students and faculty are so kind; When I came in 8th grade, I was immediately welcomed with open arms.”

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The teachers care about you personally, even if you haven't taken their classes.
 

Zach Robinson
Student, Class of 2025

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Zach Robinson

“Anyone new to Trinity can sense that something is different, in a good way. The teachers care about you personally even if you haven't taken their classes, and I enjoy how it's a calm and relaxed environment, but one that still has academics miles ahead of what I've experienced in other places. I enjoy coming to school, and every day is different and fresh at Trinity, contributing to a great learning environment.”

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Trinity taught me not to be afraid of daring to take risks and dream big.
 

Angela Twafik
Alum, Class of 2015

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Angela Twafik

“Trinity taught me not to be afraid of daring to take risks and dream big. I love creating order from chaos, beauty from ugliness, and this was something I first learned at Trinity.”

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Explore the heart of Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill with our personalized campus tour and information sessions, offering a firsthand look at our Christian, classical education in action.
 

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