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The Admissions Team has developed a new virtual application process for the 2021-2022 admissions season and our Application is now available. As a first step, we recommend you complete an online Inquiry Form to request an information packet and/or schedule a virtual Information Session.
The Admissions Team is working remotely. However, we can be easily reached at 202.243.1815 and admissions@wis.edu.
We hope to speak with you soon!
Admissions Process by Division
- Primary School (Preschool, Pre-K, K)
- Primary School (Grades 1-5)
- Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Upper School (Grades 9-12)
Primary School (Preschool, Pre-K, K)
- Complete an Inquiry Form (optional)
- Attend an Information Session | Virtual (optional)
- Submit an Application and Application Fee (required)
- Complete a Parent Questionnaire (required)
- Schedule a Parent Meeting | Virtual (recommended)
- Schedule an Applicant Visit | Virtual (required)
- Submit Supplemental Documents
- Decision Notifications
Complete an Inquiry Form (optional)
Would you like to learn more about WIS? Complete an online inquiry form.
Attend an Information Session | Virtual (optional)
Register to attend a small group information session (offered weekly, October through December 2020). The program will last approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Register though our online inquiry form.
Submit an Application and Application Fee (required)
Applications are submitted and managed through our online Admissions Portal. The standard Application Fee is $75; however, financial aid applicants (Kindergarten to Grade 12) are eligible for a reduced fee of $25. The fee for re-applicants (those who applied last year) is $50. Due January 5, 2021.
Complete a Parent Questionnaire (required)
The Parent Questionnaire contains five questions that are designed to help us learn about the applicant and your family. It is available through our Admissions Portal. It is helpful if the Parent Questionnaire is submitted prior to the Parent Meeting. Due February 1, 2021.
Schedule a Parent Meeting | Virtual (recommended)
An Information Session is the first step in learning about the school and admissions process. However, Zoom sessions simply can’t replace one-on-one conversations and we place great importance on getting to know each family. Therefore, we are offering the opportunity for a Parent Meeting (virtual) to learn more about your child and family, and for you to ask questions that may not have been answered in the Information Session. Parent Meetings are recommended and typically last 20 to 30 minutes. Parent Meetings can be scheduled through the Admissions Portal.
Schedule an Applicant Visit | Virtual (required)
Small group applicant visits will take place in January and early February 2021. Visits will last approximately 20 minutes and can be scheduled through the Admissions Portal.
Submit Supplemental Documents
If the applicant has been enrolled in a school or formal daycare setting, a Teacher Recommendation will be required. The Recommendation can be requested through the Admissions Portal and is due February 1, 2021. This requirement will be waived if the applicant has been at home or not attending a formal program. Evaluations such as the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) are strictly optional.
Decision Notifications
Admissions decisions will be announced on March 5, 2021 via email and our Admissions Portal.
Primary School (Grades 1-5)
- Complete an Inquiry Form (optional)
- Attend an Information Session | Virtual (optional)
- Submit an Application and Application Fee (required)
- Complete a Parent Questionnaire (required)
- Schedule a Parent Meeting | Virtual (recommended)
- Schedule an Applicant Visit | Virtual (required)
- Register for Applicant Testing (required)
- Submit Supplemental Documents
- Decision Notifications
Complete an Inquiry Form (optional)
Would you like to learn more about WIS? Complete an online inquiry form.
Attend an Information Session | Virtual (optional)
Register to attend a small group information session (offered weekly, October through December 2020). The program will last approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Register though our online inquiry form.
Submit an Application and Application Fee (required)
Applications are submitted and managed through our online Admissions Portal. The standard Application Fee is $75; however, financial aid applicants (Kindergarten to Grade 12) are eligible for a reduced fee of $25. The fee for re-applicants (those who applied last year) is $50. Due January 5, 2021.
Complete a Parent Questionnaire (required)
The Parent Questionnaire contains five questions that are designed to help us learn about the applicant and your family. It is available through our Admissions Portal. It is helpful if the Parent Questionnaire is submitted prior to the Parent Meeting. Due February 1, 2021.
Schedule a Parent Meeting | Virtual (recommended)
An Information Session is the first step in learning about the school and admissions process. However, Zoom sessions simply can’t replace one-on-one conversations and we place great importance on getting to know each family. Therefore, we are offering the opportunity for a Parent Meeting (virtual) to learn more about your child and family, and for you to ask questions that may not have been answered in the Information Session. Parent Meetings are recommended and typically last 20 to 30 minutes. Parent Meetings can be scheduled through the Admissions Portal.
Schedule an Applicant Visit | Virtual (required)
Applicant visits will take place in January and early February 2021. The visit format will vary depending on the grade to which you are applying and can be scheduled through the Admissions Portal.
Register for Applicant Testing (required)
Applicants will register to take at-home math and English assessments, under an honor code policy. Applicants applying to the Dual-Language English/French Program or Dual-Language English/Spanish Program will also be required to take additional assessment test in French or Spanish. Beginning language learners and students applying to the French as an Additional Language Program or the Spanish as an Additional Language Program will not be required to take French or Spanish assessments.
Submit Supplemental Documents
A Teacher Recommendation, current school report/grades, and last year's school report/grades should be submitted through our Admissions Portal by February 1, 2021. Evaluations, such as the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) or the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) are strictly optional.
Decision Notifications
Admissions decisions will be announced on March 5, 2021 via email and our Admissions Portal.
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Complete an Inquiry Form (optional)
- Attend an Information Session | Virtual (optional)
- Submit an Application and Application Fee (required)
- Schedule the Applicant Interview and Parent Conversation | Virtual (required)
- Register for an Applicant Group Meeting (required)
- Register for Applicant Testing (required)
- Submit a Parent Questionnaire (required)
- Submit an Applicant Statement/Questionnaire (required)
- Submit Supporting Documentation
- Decision Notifications
Complete an Inquiry Form (optional)
Would you like to learn more about WIS? Complete an online inquiry form.
Attend an Information Session | Virtual (optional)
Register to attend a small group information session (offered weekly, October through December 2020). The program will last approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Register though our online inquiry form.
Submit an Application and Application Fee (required)
Applications are submitted and managed through our online Admissions Portal. The standard Application Fee is $75; however, financial aid applicants (Kindergarten to Grade 12) are eligible for a reduced fee of $25. The fee for re-applicants (those who applied last year) is $50. Due January 5, 2021.
Schedule the Applicant Interview and Parent Conversation | Virtual (required)
On the Admissions Portal, select a time to meet individually with the Associate Director of Admissions (virtual). The first half of the meeting will be an interview with the applicant and the second half will be a conversation with the parent/s. In order to accommodate demand, the interview/meeting should be scheduled as soon as possible.
Register for an Applicant Group Meeting (required)
Applicants will meet virtually in small groups and take part in an activity/conversation with members of the Admissions Committee and current students. Please select an available date in the Admissions Portal.
Register for Applicant Testing (required)
All applicants take an English test (reading comprehension and essay questions), as well as a math test. These are not standardized, multiple-choice tests. Language tests will also be given to students who have a background in French, Spanish, or Mandarin. Tests will be taken at home, under an honor code policy.
Submit a Parent Questionnaire (required)
The Parent Questionnaire contains five questions that are designed to help us learn about the applicant and your family. It is available through our Admissions Portal and is due February 1, 2021.
Submit an Applicant Statement/Questionnaire (required)
The Student Questionnaire contains five questions that are designed to help us learn about the applicant. It is available through our Admissions Portal and is due February 1, 2021.
Submit Supporting Documentation
Two recommendations are required, from the applicant's current English and math teachers. Recommendations are requested through the Admissions Portal. A Transcript Request Form is also available on the Admissions Portal. Current grades/reports, plus the grades/reports from the previous year are required. Due February 1, 2021.
Decision Notifications
Admissions decisions will be announced on March 5, 2021 via email and our Admissions Portal.
Upper School (Grades 9-12)
- Complete an Inquiry Form (optional)
- Attend an Information Session | Virtual (optional)
- Submit an Application and Application Fee (required)
- Schedule the Applicant Interview and Parent Conversation | Virtual (required)
- Register for an Applicant Group Meeting (required)
- Register for Applicant Testing (required)
- Submit a Parent Questionnaire (required)
- Submit an Applicant Statement/Questionnaire (required)
- Submit Supporting Documentation
- Decision Notifications
Complete an Inquiry Form (optional)
Would you like to learn more about WIS? Complete an online inquiry form.
Attend an Information Session | Virtual (optional)
Register to attend a small group information session (offered weekly, October through December 2020). The program will last approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Register though our online inquiry form.
Submit an Application and Application Fee (required)
Applications are submitted and managed through our online Admissions Portal. The standard Application Fee is $75; however, financial aid applicants (Kindergarten to Grade 12) are eligible for a reduced fee of $25. The fee for re-applicants (those who applied last year) is $50. Due January 5, 2021.
Schedule the Applicant Interview and Parent Conversation | Virtual (required)
On the Admissions Portal, select a time to meet individually with the Associate Director of Admissions (virtual). The first half of the meeting will be an interview with the applicant and the second half will be a conversation with the parent/s. In order to accommodate demand, the interview/meeting should be scheduled as soon as possible.
Register for an Applicant Group Meeting (required)
Applicants will meet virtually in small groups and take part in an activity/conversation with members of the Admissions Committee and current students. Please select an available date in the Admissions Portal.
Register for Applicant Testing (required)
All applicants take an English test (reading comprehension and essay questions), as well as a math test. These are not standardized, multiple-choice tests. Language tests will also be given to students who have a background in French, Spanish, or Mandarin. Tests will be taken at home, under an honor code policy.
Submit a Parent Questionnaire (required)
The Parent Questionnaire contains five questions that are designed to help us learn about the applicant and your family. It is available through our Admissions Portal and is due February 1, 2021.
Submit an Applicant Statement/Questionnaire (required)
The Student Questionnaire contains five questions that are designed to help us learn about the applicant. It is available through our Admissions Portal and is due February 1, 2021.
Submit Supporting Documentation
Two recommendations are required, from the applicant's current English and math teachers. Recommendations are requested through the Admissions Portal. A Transcript Request Form is also available on the Admissions Portal. Current grades/reports, plus the grades/reports from the previous year are required. Due February 1, 2021.
Decision Notifications
Admissions decisions will be announced on March 5, 2021 via email and our Admissions Portal.