Transfer Applications:
Students currently in grades 9–12 who are interested in transferring to SAEL should complete the application below. After submission, a SAEL staff member will contact you to discuss the next steps.
Enrollment Information For 9th Grade Fall 2026 Start Date:
The deadline to apply for 9th-grade enrollment at SAEL for Fall 2026 has closed. At this time, SAEL is working with the applicants who met the deadline. Students and families interested in enrolling as 9th graders in Fall 2026 can still submit an application. SAEL will follow up with information about capacity and any next steps.
Thank you for your interest in SAEL
Applications can be mailed to:
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
505 Main Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
If you have trouble accessing the forms or need translation, please reach out via phone at 530-268-2200. You can come by our office to pick one up from 9:30am-4:00pm (closed July) or we can mail one to you with a return envelope and stamp.