Who We Are:

New Life Christian School is a long-established, independent, non-denominational Christian school (K-12) whose mission it is to participate in the raising up of a holy nation that is academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally prepared for service in the Kingdom of our Lord, Jesus.  

Our Roots:

The birth of New Life Christian School was on September 4,1979, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Olean, New York. NLCS was created by a group of parents who recognized the need for a K-12 Christian educational institution, which emphasized academic excellence along with an unwavering commitment to Biblical Principles. In 1983, the school was moved to its present location in Franklinville, NY.  In April of 2007, the school began the process of purchasing the former North Hill School building in Olean, NY.  New Life hopes to open at this new site in Olean in September of 2007.

Where We Are:

We are located in the former North Hill School building on North Union Street in Olean.

Our Philosophical Perspective:

Our philosophy might be likened to a doubled-edged sword; one side is an imperative to elicit the best in scholarship possible from each student, not just to fill heads with facts, but to teach the skills of thinking, reasoning, and communication—both in spoken and in written word—which are increasingly becoming obsolete in our generation.  The other edge, by God’s command, is to participate in the raising up of a holy nation for service in the kingdom of our Lord Jesus.  At times, people of faith have been quick to use their rite of separation as an excuse for educational mediocrity, often in conflict with public institutions.  Ours is a faith that demands virtually the opposite view.  We recognize and embrace the doctrine of separation, yet our calling is clearly to the highest standards of excellence—that each student utilize his or her talents and have opportunity and patient instruction to achieve that end.

Tuition:

For the 2008-2009 school year, tuition is set at $1,400 per student.  Families with more than one child attending pay $1,200 for the second child and $1,000 for each additional child.  For example, a family with four children would pay $1,400 for the first child, $1,200 for the second and $1,000 each for the third and fourth child.

Tax Exempt:

NLCS is an IRS 501(C)(3) organization.  All donations to NLCS are tax deductible.