• Admission to Arbor School

Enrolling At Arbor School of Central Florida

1. Schedule a tour - Come see our campus and faculty in action! Please be sure to bring your child's IEP & documentation! We can’t wait to meet you! Click here to request a tour.

2. Review IEP and Evaluations - In our second meeting, we review your child's documentation, discuss educational expectations and answer any questions you might have.

3. Student Screening - During our third meeting, we’re getting to know each other better and take time to introduce ourselves and our learning environment to your child.

4. Shadow - For the fourth meeting, your child has the opportunity to see what it’s like to be an actual student and sit in on one of our classes. You can compare notes after and see how they feel about Arbor School of Central Florida.

5. Acceptance - When we agree your child is a great fit for Arbor, it’s always a happy time for us! We’ll advise you on the details for the next few steps and give you everything you need to get access to the scholarship money you’ll need to complete the process.

6. Apply For Scholarship - Click here! Some things you’ll need to know: You will need to provide proof of income to either the scholarship website or you can bring it to the school office. No scholarships will be considered without proof of income.

7. Join Our Family of Students, Faculty and Parents! - Congratulations! Your child is an Arbor Owl! We look forward to seeing their bright, shiny faces in class!

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If you are in need of financial assistance to attend The Arbor School of Central Florida, please click on the FAST logo to begin your application.

The Arbor School of Central Florida is listed on GuideStar, the world's largest nonprofit organization registry. View our profile.

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The Central Florida Foundation works with families focused on giving back, nonprofits and across public and private sectors to bring philanthropy to life.

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Arbor School participates in the John McKay Scholarship and Gardiner Scholarship programs. For more information, click here.

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    “The Arbor School has provided a great environment for our son. They are results-oriented, in a nurturing environment, with excellent teachers who are extremely patient, kind, and skilled.”
    – The O'Reilly Family
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    “…our son has come so far! He’s not the same kid and we owe it all to Arbor School. Thank you Ms. Wendy and Everyone at Arbor School of Central Florida!”
    – The McCabe Family
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    …our son has never been happier since he's been at Arbor. With the other schools he attended in the past, it was always a struggle to get him to go every day. At Arbor, he is excited and happy to go every day. Thank you!”
    – The Roberts Family
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    “I finally found the right fit! My son has only been at Arbor for one year and has learned more than he has over the last several at a different private school for students with learning disorders.
    – The Behrens Family
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