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Begin the road to success

Admissions for 2026-2027 are open. Visit campus, observe the school day, and review the application, testing, fees, and scholarship information.

How to apply

Call or email the school office with questions about grade placement, required records, testing, or application fees.

01

Visit Timmerman

Tour the campus, see classes in session, and talk with the school about your child’s grade.

02

Complete entrance testing

The school office will schedule testing and tell you which records to bring.

03

Submit the application

Send the completed application with the required fee. Review tuition and fees, the handbook, and scholarship information before signing the enrollment agreement.

Admissions costs and requirements

What happens before I submit an application?

Call or email Timmerman to schedule a campus tour. The school then schedules entrance testing and provides an application, or families can download the application and mail it with the appropriate fee.

What information does the application require?

The application asks for the student's legal name, grade, birth date, address, prior school and grade completed; parent or guardian, emergency, and physician contacts; extended-care needs; and relevant school or care history. An explanation must accompany any prior denial, suspension, or expulsion.

What fees are due with the application?

For 2026-2027, the nonrefundable application fee is $200 for full-day 2K and $300 for full-day 3K. The nonrefundable application and book fee is $300 for half-day 3K through 8th grade.

Is entrance testing required?

Timmerman's admissions process includes entrance testing. The 2026-2027 fee schedule lists a $40 new-student testing fee for students entering 1st grade and above; families of younger applicants should confirm testing details with the office.

What is 2026-2027 tuition?

Full-day 2K and 3K are $245 per week. Annual tuition is $4,970 for half-day 3K, $5,255 for 4K, $6,080 for 5K, and $7,040 for 1st through 8th grade. The fee schedule provides 9-, 10-, 11-, and 12-month payment options.

What additional charges should I plan for?

The schedule lists a $250 capital assessment per family due September 4, 2026; $40 testing for new students entering 1st grade and above; additional LOGIC tuition when used; a 3% credit-card fee; and optional extended care at $75 weekly or $25 daily.

Are tuition discounts available?

The schedule lists 10% off for two children, 15% for three, and 20% for four or more; 5% off when tuition is paid in full by August 3; and an active-duty military discount with ID. Discounts cannot be combined, and the all-inclusive 2K program is excluded.

When does the enrollment contract become binding?

If Timmerman accepts the application, the signed agreement becomes a binding contract for the full year's tuition. The application states that the obligation cannot be revoked and tuition is not refunded regardless of circumstance.

Scholarship note

Exceptional SC applications for 2026-2027

Exceptional SC is an outside scholarship program for eligible South Carolina K-12 students with exceptional needs. The program sends awards directly to eligible schools, and award decisions are handled by Exceptional SC.

  • Applications for the 2026-2027 school year opened June 1, 2026.
  • The current application window runs through September 30, 2026.
  • Returning families should confirm existing applications; new families should create an account and apply through Exceptional SC.
  • Families cannot use Exceptional SC and the Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program for the same school year.

Scholarship checklist

Family situationNext stepDeadline
Returning Exceptional SC familyLog in and confirm the existing application.September 30, 2026
New Exceptional SC familyCreate an account and submit the application through Exceptional SC.September 30, 2026
Considering ESTF tooReview both programs before choosing, because a family cannot be funded by both for the same school year.Before applying
Eligibility questionsUse Exceptional SC's FAQ and contact administrator@exceptionalsc.org.As soon as possible
After Timmerman

Preparing students for high school

Teachers help students strengthen writing, mathematics, study habits, conduct, and independence before the transition from eighth grade.

Discuss the next step with the school

High-school plans depend on each student's academic needs and family priorities. Ask the principal about preparation, entrance requirements, and the school's historical transition records during your visit.

Contact the school office