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Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in Westerly School! The admission process is an information sharing process, allowing us to learn more about one another. Westerly admits students and families who support the school’s mission and philosophy, bring commitment to academic excellence, celebrate the differences of others, and value an intrinsic love of learning.

There admission process is comprehensive, we have outlined all the necessary steps below. Please feel free to email our office at admissions@westerlyschool.org if you have questions.

Step 1. Visit our Campus

This is an opportunity for families to tour the Westerly campus, experience classrooms during the school day and learn about Westerly’s curriculum and culture. Register for a campus tour here. We also welcome you to join us for our Open House, you can register here. If our tour dates don't work for your schedule, you can join our Community Tour here.  

 
Step 2. Submit an Application Online
 
To begin the Online Application process, Create an Account. Then log in to your account and Create A New Student Application for your child. You will then have the flexibility to log in and out of your account and access your open application.
 
A non-refundable fee of $125 must be submitted with each application. Our Priority Kindergarten to 8th Grade Application Deadline is February 2, 2024. Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed first.
 
Step 3. Supplemental Information

Complete applications include the following, which can be found on the application portal:

  1. Teacher Recommendation Form(s) 
  2. School Transcripts Requests

Step 4. Student Assessment and/or Student Shadow Day

  • Kindergarten Assessment: Each kindergarten applicant is required to have a one-on-one screening for kindergarten readiness. Each kindergarten applicant will need to attend one of the two kindergarten assessment days that are scheduled for February.
  • Student Shadow/Assessment (grades 1 -8): Applicant joins the class for the day and will complete an academic skills assessment.

Step 5. Financial Assistance                                                             

Financial aid should be applied for at the same time or shortly after you submit your application. The deadline to submit a Financial Assistance application is January 16, 2024. For detailed instructions on how to do this, click here.

Step 6. Notification                                                              

Notifications are emailed in mid March during the priority admission season. If your family is applying after the March notification date, you will be notified 1-2 weeks after a complete application and supplemental forms are submitted and the parent interview and assessment has taken place.

 
Westerly School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.