FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Bilgrav School is designed for students in Grades K–8 with dyslexia and related language-based learning differences. Our small school environment supports students who benefit from structured instruction, individualized attention, and teaching methods designed around how dyslexic learners learn best.

Bilgrav serves students in Kindergarten and grades 1-8.

Yes. One-on-one Orton-Gillingham based reading instruction is built into the school day.

In some cases, yes. Families are encouraged to inquire to discuss availability.

Bilgrav works with families to explore applicable Florida scholarship programs.

The best first step is to submit an inquiry or schedule a tour

The Bilgrav School is located at 307 Evernia St, 2nd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

Bilgrav welcomes families from West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach, Jupiter, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Palm City, and surrounding communities.

Yes. The Bilgrav School is an independent private school created to support students with dyslexia and related learning differences.

Yes. The Bilgrav School, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

A formal diagnosis can be helpful, but families are welcome to begin the inquiry process even if they are still seeking answers. During admissions, we will talk with you about your child’s learning history, current needs, and any evaluations or school records you may already have.

You are still welcome to contact Bilgrav. Many families begin exploring options because they notice signs of reading struggles, spelling challenges, slow progress, frustration, or a loss of confidence. The admissions process can help your family determine whether Bilgrav may be an appropriate fit.

Many students with dyslexia may also have attention challenges or related learning differences. During the admissions process, we will discuss your child’s full learning profile to determine whether Bilgrav can provide the right level of support.

Bilgrav is built specifically for dyslexic learners. Students are taught in a small, structured environment with explicit instruction, individualized support, and a school culture that helps students feel understood rather than left behind.

Yes. Many families come to Bilgrav after their child has experienced frustration, discouragement, anxiety, or low confidence in a traditional school setting. Our goal is to help students rebuild confidence while strengthening academic skills.

No. Reading support is a central part of Bilgrav’s approach, but students also receive a balanced academic experience. The goal is to help students grow as readers, thinkers, communicators, and learners across subjects.

Yes. Bilgrav provides daily one-on-one reading support as part of its dyslexia-focused approach. This individualized support helps students strengthen foundational reading skills while continuing to grow academically.

Bilgrav uses structured instruction, small class sizes, individualized attention, and teaching strategies designed for dyslexic learners. Students are given support that meets them where they are while helping them build skills, confidence, and independence.

Bilgrav provides a balanced academic program for students in Grades 1–8, with instruction designed to support dyslexic learners. Families can learn more about specific subjects, instructional methods, and daily support during a school visit.

Bilgrav considers each student’s current academic needs, strengths, and learning profile. Instruction is designed to help students make meaningful progress while receiving the support they need to access learning successfully.

Yes. Bilgrav provides a balanced academic experience that includes core subject areas beyond reading support. Students continue to grow across academic subjects while receiving instruction in a way that supports how they learn.

Bilgrav focuses on meeting students where they are, identifying gaps, and providing structured support to help them move forward. The small school environment allows teachers to know students well and respond to individual learning needs.

Yes. The goal is not to lower expectations, but to provide the right support so students can access learning, build skills, and experience success. Bilgrav helps students grow with structure, encouragement, and appropriate challenge.

The first step is to submit an inquiry or schedule a tour. This gives the school an opportunity to learn more about your child and gives your family a chance to ask initial questions.

After your inquiry is received, a member of the Bilgrav team will follow up with you directly. The conversation may include your child’s learning history, current needs, your family’s goals, and the next steps in the admissions process.

A school visit is an important part of the admissions process. Visiting Bilgrav allows families to meet the team, experience the environment firsthand, and determine whether the school feels like the right fit.

Families are encouraged to share anything that helps the school better understand the student. This may include educational evaluations, school records, IEPs, 504 plans, tutoring reports, or notes about your child’s strengths, challenges, and learning history.

Yes. Bilgrav welcomes both new applicants and families considering a mid-year transition. If space is available and Bilgrav is the right fit, the school can help families explore next steps during the school year.

Yes. Families who move forward with the formal application will submit the application along with a $500 application fee.

No. Admission is based on whether Bilgrav is the right fit for the student’s needs and whether space is available. The admissions process helps both the family and the school make a thoughtful decision.

Bilgrav considers the student’s learning profile, academic needs, school history, family goals, and the level of support the school can provide. The goal is to ensure each student can be supported well within Bilgrav’s small, dyslexia-focused environment.

Families are encouraged to begin the admissions process as early as possible, especially because Bilgrav is intentionally small and space may be limited.

That is exactly what the admissions process is designed to help determine. The inquiry, conversation, school visit, and application process give families time to ask questions and understand whether Bilgrav may be the right environment for their child.

Tuition for students in Kindergarten and Grades 1–8 for the 2026–2027 school year is $40,000, plus a $500 new family registration fee.

No. The $500 registration fee is waived for returning students.

Families may pay tuition quarterly, in halves, or in full.

Bilgrav works with families to explore available scholarship programs and tuition support options. Florida scholarship programs may be available for eligible students, and the school can help guide families through the process.

Some families choose to explore private education financing through banks, credit unions, or tuition financing providers. Families are encouraged to review current options directly with providers, as terms and availability may change.

Yes. Families are welcome to discuss payment timing, scholarship options, tuition support, and possible financing resources during the admissions process.

Families can schedule a tour through the admissions page or by contacting The Bilgrav School directly.

The best way to understand Bilgrav is to see it in person. A visit allows families to meet the team, experience the environment, and ask questions about their child’s needs.

The admissions team can discuss what type of visit is appropriate based on your child’s age, needs, and where your family is in the admissions process.

Parents should consider whether the environment feels calm, supportive, structured, and appropriate for their child. A school visit is also a chance to ask questions about instruction, support, daily routines, and student experience.

Bilgrav is intentionally small. This allows students to receive more individualized attention and gives teachers the ability to know each child well.

At Bilgrav, students are surrounded by other learners who also need a different approach. The goal is to create an environment where students feel understood, supported, and capable.

Bilgrav helps students build confidence by providing instruction that matches how they learn, celebrating progress, and giving them the support they need to experience success.

Students who thrive at Bilgrav are often bright, capable learners who need a structured, dyslexia-focused environment, individualized support, and teachers who understand how to help them access learning.

Not always. Every child is different. The admissions process helps determine whether Bilgrav can provide the right environment and level of support for a particular student.

Families may contact The Bilgrav School by phone at 561-619-8838 or by email at carla@@bilgrav.org.

The best next step is to schedule a tour or submit an inquiry. This allows your family to learn more about Bilgrav and begin a conversation about your child’s needs.