Welcome to YHALE Admissions

Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence (YHALE) is a tuition-free, dual immersion, statewide charter school.

YHALE does not admit or limit admission to students on the basis of intellectual ability, academic achievement, aptitude, athletic ability, disability, race, creed, gender, national origin, religion, or ancestry.

Enroll for the 2026–2027 School Year

Open Enrollment begins January 6, 2026.
New student applications for the 2026–2027 school year will open on January 6, 2026.

2026–2027 Application Lottery

Before You Apply

• Kindergarten: Applicants must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026.

• First Grade: Applicants must be 6 years old on or before September 1, 2026, regardless of whether kindergarten was completed at a private school.

• Eligibility: All residents of the State of Georgia are eligible to apply.

Admissions Process by Grade Level

YHALE’s admissions process varies by grade level and follows the Georgia Department of Education SBOE Rule 160-4-9-05.

To ensure student success in our dual immersion program, all students entering 2nd through 8th grade must demonstrate the required level of proficiency in either Chinese Mandarin or Korean through the Avant STAMP 4Se Assessment.

For more information, please visit our Target Language Proficiency Requirement page.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade

• Enrollment is open to all Georgia residents.

• No prior target language experience is required.

• Families must create a Lotterease account to submit and track applications.

• If selected, an Enrollment Specialist will assist with final enrollment steps and documentation review.

2nd Grade and Above

• Students must complete a sample STAMP assessment.

• Register for and complete the STAMP assessment (click HERE to register).

• YHALE will notify families of assessment results and next steps.

• After receiving a passing score, families must create a Lotterease account to submit and track the application.

• If selected, an Enrollment Specialist will assist with final enrollment steps and documentation review.

Non-Electronic Application Options

Families who prefer not to apply online, or who do not have access to electronic submission, may submit a paper application. YHALE staff will enter the information into Lotterease on the applicant’s behalf.

Paper applications may be submitted by:

Email:
enrollment@yhale.org

Mail:
YHALE Enrollment
4450 River Green Parkway, Suite 100
Duluth, GA 30096

Applications must be received before the registration deadline.
YHALE is not responsible for applications received after the deadline.

Contact Admissions

To request a paper application by mail or for pickup, please contact:

Email: enrollment@yhale.org
Phone: (404) 738-6219 (ask for the Enrollment Specialist)