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We appreciate your interest in Eastern Christian School.

This check-list will assist you in the application process. If at any time you have questions please contact the Director of Admission at 973.424.6244 ext. 207 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Step One - Application Phase

  • Application
  • Pastor's Form
  • School Form and records
    - Report card and standardized test scores for the past two years
    - Discipline records
    - Special evaluations (IEP, Child Study Team, etc)
  • Immunization record
  • Please review the Parent Agreement and Internet Usage Agreement
  • A copy of the applicant's birth certificate
  • $100 application fee (non-refundable)
  • Please submit the above forms, records, and fee to:
    Director of Admission
    Eastern Christian School Association
    50 Oakwood Avenue
    North Haledon, NJ 07508 USA

The application process will not continue until all the above documentation and fees are submitted to Eastern Christian School Association.

Step Two - Interview Stage

Once the Director of Admission has received all documents, forms, and fees the Office of Admission's will contact you to schedule an interview.

Students Grade 5 - 12

  • The interview will be conducted in person at the Eastern Christian School Admission Office. At least one parent and the applicant are required to attend.

Students PK - 4

  • A family interview will be conducted at the school. At least one parent must attend. Students applying for Preschool or Kindergarten are not required to attend. When the interview is completed all records, forms, and a summary of the interview will be submitted to the respective Eastern Christian School for review. If the applicant meets all the ECSA admissions requirements, including the interview and approval by the respective school, the ECSA Admission Office will notify the parents that the student has been accepted as an ECSA student.

Step Three - Enrollment

Enrollment is not official until all the documentation, fees, etc. are received.

  • Eastern Christian Community Commitment Forms
  • Student Agreement (Grades 5 - 12)
  • Physical Examination Form
    -The physical examination must be current and remain current for the entire school year.
  • Athletic Health Forms (if participating in athletic program)
  • Tuition and Fees Worksheet
  • Financial Aid Form (optional)
  • Smart Tuition Form
  • Transportation
  • T.R.I.P. application (optional)
  • High School Back to School Retreat Form (optional)

Final Step

*Enrollment will be considered official once the financial contract is signed and submitted to Eastern Christian School Association.

All new students entering Eastern Christian High School must schedule an appointment with the Guidance office for class scheduling and to complete a math placement test and a writing essay. Please call 973.427.0900 ext. 215

All other grades (PK-8) will be contacted by the school regarding important dates for orientation, teacher assignments, supply lists, back to school night, etc.

Admissions: Contact Info

Gerard Cantalupo
G. Anthony Cantalupo

Admissions Director

Phone: 973-427-6244
ext. 207
E-mail: gerardcantalupo@
easternchristian.org

Right Welcome

Welcome to Eastern Christian School – an environment where each student is honored as created in God’s image. Here at EC we strive for academic excellence and to live in service to His Kingdom. I invite you to explore our website further and find out how this mission is played out daily in the lives of our students.

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Maria Silverstein

As a widowed parent of a student at Eastern Christian Middle School, I can speak with a great deal of excitement about our experience at EC. I transferred my son over from public school in the middle of his 5th Grade year.

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