Admissions Process
Deciding where to send your daughter to school is a big decision, but our Admissions Department will guide you through some simple steps that will let you get to know us, and us you. We want to make sure you get a taste of what life at Elmwood is like, understand our educational philosophy, and explore your daughter’s options at our school. In return, we’d like to learn more about your daughter—what she’s interested in, her special skills and what she will bring to our community.
KINDERGARTEN
Visit the School
Come and see us in action! Attend one our “Explore Elmwood Days,” or arrange an individual appointment with our Admissions Office. We will be happy to give you a tour and introduce you to our Head of School.
Complete the Application for Admission
Please complete the online application form or download the PDF version of the application form. There is an additional list of items that should be sent to the Director of Admissions. Applications are welcomed throughout the year; however, we recommend that an application form is submitted one full year before the anticipated entry date.
Assessment Session
Applicants to Kindergarten will be invited to attend an individual Assessment Session with the Kindergarten teachers. Please contact the Admissions Department to arrange your session.
Applicants will also be invited back to Elmwood while the program is in session to spend approximately 30 minutes in the classroom during circle time or during one of the regular lessons.
Interview
Parents will be invited for an interview with the Junior School Vice-Principal and the Director of Admissions on the same day that the student is visiting the classroom.
GRADES 1 - 3
Visit the School
Come and see us in action! Attend one our “Explore Elmwood Days,” or arrange an individual appointment with our Admissions Office. We will be happy to give you a tour and introduce you to our Head of School.
Complete the Application for Admission
Please complete the online application form or download the PDF version of the application form. There is an additional list of items that should be sent to the Director of Admissions. Applications are welcomed throughout the year; however, we recommend that an application form is submitted one full year before the anticipated entry date.
A Taste of Elmwood
Applicants to Grades 1 to 3 are asked to spend half a day at the school. A Taster Day helps your daughter become comfortable with Elmwood’s environment and helps us to get to know your daughter in the context of the classroom.
Placement Session
Applicants to Grades 1 to 3 will be invited to attend a placement session. Please contact the Admissions Department to arrange your session.
Attend an Interview
Parents will be invited to attend an interview with the Junior School Vice-Principal and the Director of Admissions at a mutually agreeable time during or following your daughter’s Taster Day.
GRADES 4 & 5
Visit the School
Come and see us in action! Attend one our “Explore Elmwood Days,” or arrange an individual appointment with our Admissions Office. We will be happy to give you a tour and introduce you to our Head of School.
Complete the Application for Admission
Please complete the online application form or download the PDF version of the application form. There is an additional list of items that should be sent to the Director of Admissions. Applications are welcomed throughout the year; however, we recommend that an application form is submitted one full year before the anticipated entry date.
A Taste of Elmwood
Applicants to Grades 4 and 5 are asked to spend a day at the school. A Taster Day helps your daughter become comfortable with the school, meet her peer group and allows us to learn more about your daughter in the context of the classroom. A Student Ambassador will host your daughter during her Taster Day.
Placement Session
Applicants to Grade 4 and 5 will be invited to attend a placement session. Please contact the Admissions Department to arrange your session.
Attend an Interview
Parents and applicants will participate in an interview with the Junior School Vice-Principal and the Director of Admissions at a mutually agreeable time during or following your daughter’s Taster Day.
GRADES 6 - 12
Visit the School
Come and see us in action! Attend one our “Explore Elmwood Days,” or arrange an individual appointment with our Admissions Office. We will be happy to give you a tour and introduce you to our Head of School.
Complete the Application for Admission
Please complete the online application form or download the PDF version of the application form. There is an additional list of items that should be sent to the Director of Admissions. Applications are welcomed throughout the year; however, we recommend that an application form is submitted one full year before the anticipated entry date.
Homestay students complete the Homestay application form (pdf) instead.
A Taste of Elmwood
Applicants to Grades 6 through 12 are asked to spend a day at the school. A Taster Day helps your daughter become comfortable with the school, to meet her peer group, and allows us to learn more about your daughter in the context of a classroom and the overall school experience. A Student Ambassador will host your daughter during her Taster Day.
Entrance Exams (Grades 6 to 12)
Applicants to Grades 6 to 12 are required to sit an Entrance Exam. Please contact the Admissions Department to arrange your session. Out of town or international students can also make arrangements for their testing by calling the Admissions Department.
Attend an Interview
Parents and applicants are asked to attend an interview with the respective Vice-Principal and the Director of Admissions at a mutually agreeable time during or following your daughter’s Taster Day.
Applications are considered active only for the year of entry requested by the parents. However, good candidates for whom there is insufficient space are wait-listed. Their applications can be deferred for an additional year, after which a new application is required.
OFFERS OF ADMISSION
All aspects of the admissions process must be completed before an Offer of Admission is extended. Our goal is to ensure that the family and the School believe that this will be a successful admission for the student.