How to Apply

Our admission application is thoughtfully designed to allow our faculty and staff to get a holistic picture of your child and their learning profile. Admissions decisions are made collaboratively and involve all lead faculty and senior administrators.

We are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Refer to the table below for enrollment availability by grade. This table is updated regularly.

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Grade/Class	Status	# of Spaces
Kindergarten	Spaces Available	2
First Grade	Spaces Available	4
Second Grade	Spaces Available	8
Third Grade	Spaces Available	3
Fourth Grade	Spaces Available	3
Fifth Grade	Spaces Available	7

Application Checklist

The application for entry to the 2027-2028 school year is now available. Begin an application by clicking the button below.

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Application

We use JotForm for our admissions application. You are able to save and return to your application. At the end of the application, you will be asked to submit a nonrefundable $60 processing fee. If the fee presents a hardship, please reach out to us at admissions@theislandschool.org. Click here to begin an admission application.

Teacher Evaluation

Applicants for Kindergarten must submit a completed Primary Teacher Evaluation Form. Applicants for Grade 1 and above are required to submit an Elementary Teacher Evaluation Form. Parents or guardians should provide the appropriate form to their child’s current teacher for completion.

Student Records Request

Applicants to grades 1 and above are required to submit prior school records. Please download the Records Request Form and submit it to your child's current school.

In-Person Event

Parents/guardians are required to attend at least one in-person admissions event. You can choose a Campus Tour or Monday Morning Experience. View the Admissions Events Calendar here!

Student Classroom Visit

All Kindergarten applicants are required to participate in a group visit on Saturday, February 27, 2027. This visit is specially designed for our faculty to engage with the children as they experience a simulation of a day in Kindergarten and socialize with potential classmates. While the children participate, we provide a comfortable space for parents and guardians nearby.

Applicants to grades 1 and above will be invited to schedule their individual visits on a rolling basis, typically starting in January, once we have received their application and teacher evaluation.

Interview

Parents/guardians will be invited to participate in a 30-minute meeting with our Head of School. These appointments are scheduled to take place once the Student Classroom Visit has been completed.

Financial Aid

Optional: The Island School has a robust financial aid program. All aid is need-based. New families interested in applying for aid must complete an application with independent provider, Clarity, by February 5, 2027. Learn more about aid.