Enrollment
Welcome to Wesley International Academy.
We're honored that you are considering Wesley to be apart of your child's future.
Founded in 2006, Wesley is an International Baccalaureate World Programme School. Our IB Curriculum supports the development of internationally-minded students by incorporating global engagement, intercultural understanding, and multilingualism. Every Wesley student studies Mandarin Chinese beginning in Kindergarten and continuing through 8th grade. Our IB education offers academic and personal rigor. Wesley Students are challenged to excel both academically and in their personal growth.
Interested in Applying?
We are excited to begin a new chapter of the Wesley story in 2026–2027. Enrollment for the upcoming school year is officially open, and we can’t wait to welcome new families into our community. This year marks an important milestone as the Wesley team returns to our newly renovated building in July, continuing our journey forward together. Learn more about what’s ahead for Wesley and apply now to grow with us in this exciting new year.
Ready to Learn More? Register To Take A Tour!
Ready to Learn More? Take A Virtual Tour!
You can also tour Wesley through our Virtual Tour option! Hear from our Leadership Team, current students, and get a walk-through of the school while learning about all of the dynamic academic and extracurricular program that Wesley has to offer.
Who Can Attend Wesley?
Wesley International Academy is a free, public charter school open to any student (K-8) living within the Atlanta Public School zone. There are no primary and secondary zones. Current enrollment demand exceeds capacity, and attendance is based on a lottery each spring. Charter schools, as well as public schools, must comply with state and federal regulations, and our admissions are open to students in accordance with the school’s charter agreement.
2026-27 Enrollment Notice
As openings become available, we will notify our waitlisted students. We do not maintain a waiting list from previous school years. All parents must re-submit an application for the following school year during that year’s application period.
To inquire about your child’s waitlist status, please visit SchoolMint.
New applicants will be enrolled subject to the following priorities:
- Siblings of students who attended Wesley International Academy during the previous school year. Register here.
- The children of teachers, staff, and board members at Wesley International Academy not falling under the criteria above, including children of teachers and staff who live outside of the City of Atlanta.
- Students residing within the Atlanta Public School Zone. Click on the following link to verify whether your address is in the APS attendance zone: https://maps.apsk12.org/
General Timeline for Enrollment:
Specific dates can be found on our School Calendar.
- November-February – School Tours
- January – Enrollment Application Is Available
- February– Application Deadline
- March – Lottery & Acceptance Notifications
- April – New Student Registration
- April – New Kindergarten Round Up
Enrollment Timeline - 2026-2027
- Jan 5, 2026 - Application Opens
- Jan 24, 2026 - Atlanta School Choice Expo
- Feb 27, 2026 - Application Closes
- March 5, 2026 - Wesley Lottery
- March 9, 2026 - Lottery Results Released
- March 23, 2026 - Accept/Rescind Offer Deadline
Questions?
Contact our Registrar
Ms. Hudson
(678) 904-9137
or
Donica Johnson,
Director of School Services
Helpful Links
Enrollment Documents
APS – Affidavit of Residency, English
APS – Affidavit of Residency, Spanish
APS Compulsory Attendance Notice
APS - Grandparent Power of Attorney
APS - Statement of Objection to use SSN
Application for Social Security Card
APS – Affidavit of Religious Objection – Immunizations
All downloadable files are PDFs and you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open them.