Important Dates To Remember:
Apply Oct 1 – Jan 20
Standard Admissions Applications
March 19th
Enrollment Contracts Sent
March 26th
Enrollment Contracts Due
Applying after Jan 20
Rolling Admissions Applications*
*If you apply after January 20th, as space permits, once you have completed steps 1-5, you can expect to receive an admissions decision within one week from your child’s shadow visit. Contract and deposit due back within 72 hours to confirm enrollment.
Our Admissions Process
If you are interested in applying, we also recommend you attend one of our Open House in addition to a Campus Tour.
Step 1: Register for a Campus Tour
Step 2: Complete Application
Step 3: Prepare Materials
Step 4: Apply for IFT (Optional)
Step 5: Schedule a Child Visit
Step 1: Register for a Campus Tour
The first step in our admission process is to register for a campus tour at our University Avenue Campus, 1310 University Ave.
Campus Tours allow visitors to see our campus and step into the daily experiences of our students. It is an opportunity to ask specific questions about our curriculum, learning outcomes, student support, student life, and more. Tours are led by the Director of Admissions, on Thursdays 9:15-10:15am at our University Avenue Campus, 1310 University Ave.
Step 2: Complete Application
After you’ve had a chance to meet our team and get a better sense of the school, the next step is to submit an application. There is an $85 application fee for admission applications. Application fee waivers may be available for families who qualify. Please contact Rachel Silvas for consideration.
NOTE: This button will take you to Ravenna. You then need to search for The Berkeley School and select the year you are applying for.
Step 3: Prepare Materials
Teacher Recommendation
- TK/K – 1st Grade applicants need to have (1) Teacher Recommendation Form (from a current teacher.)
- 2nd-8th Grade applicants need to have (2) Teacher Recommendation Forms (1 required from the current year teacher and/or last year’s teacher).
Transcripts
- 1st Grade applicants will need to submit their kindergarten report card. Complete a Transcript Request Form.
- 2nd-8th Grade applicants will need the last two years of progress reports/report cards.Complete a Transcript Request Form.
Supporting Documentation
All TK-8th grade applicants should send any additional supporting documents which may include the following:
- Testing for GATE
- O.T. evaluations
- 504 plans
- IEP
- any other type of outside enrichment/support the student might be receiving
Step 4: Apply for Individual Family Tuition (Optional)
Individual Family Tuition is available via application. Admission decisions are not based on a family’s financial need. However, we do not have infinite financial resources and highly recommend applying as soon as possible for financial assistance.
If you have questions about the process or paperwork, please reach out to our Individual Family Tuition program ift@theberkeleyschool.org.
Step 5: Schedule a Shadow Visit
Shadow Days are required for TK-8th grade applicants
- Students entering TK-3rd grade applicants are invited to join us for a half-day school visit.
- Students entering 4th grade through 8th grade are invited to join us for the whole day.
During Shadow Days, applicants have the opportunity to experience a day as a TBS student and interact with classroom teachers and our student engagement teams. Applicants will complete assessment designed to assess in math, phonetics, reading fluency and comprehension, and writing.There is some flexibility around completing the shadow day and assessment on two separate days if needed.
Prospective families can register for shadow days by logging into your Ravenna Account, you should see Shadow Visit as part of the Additional Steps in our application process under Register for an Event.
Please reach out if you are having trouble scheduling your appointment.
