Admissions Process

1. Submit an Inquiry Form

2. Attend a Tour

Choosing the right school is an important decision and the tour is a required part of this process.  For the 2023-2024 Admissions Season, prospective parents may choose between a virtual Pre-Primary tour (late October through the end of January) and an in-person Pre-Primary tour held in groups on Saturday, December 3 and January 21.

3. Create a SchoolAdmin account

4. Submit an Application ($100 application fee)

The Priority Application deadline for the 2023-24 school year is Friday, January 27, 2023. If you are interested in submitting a late application or applying for mid-year enrollment, please contact our Admissions Director.

Optional:

• Attend Open House on January 21 (if unable to attend the December 3 Pre-Primary tour)

Please note:

• Students must be 2 years old to be eligible to attend MdTL’s Pre-Primary Program. Students who will turn 2 between September 1 and November 1 are welcome to apply, however, if your child is offered admission, they may not attend school until their 2nd birthday.

• Students do not need to be potty trained to attend MdTL’s Pre-Primary Program.

Admissions Decisions:

We follow the Independent Schools of the San Francisco Bay Area (ISSFBA) suggested notification dates.

Admissions Decisions for Pre-Primary will be emailed on March 7, 2023.

1. Submit an Inquiry Form

2. Attend a Tour

Choosing the right school is an important decision and the tour is a required part of this process. Tours  for the 2023-2024 School Year run from late October 2022 through January 2023. Parents have the option of a virtual or an in-person tour this year. 

3. Create a SchoolAdmin account

4. Submit an Application ($100 application fee)

The Priority Application deadline for the 2023-24 school year is Friday, January 27, 2023.  If you are interested in applying for mid-year enrollment, please contact our Admissions Director.

5. Request a Student Evaluation Form

Submitted via SchoolAdmin. The Student Evaluation Form is one tool we use to get to know your child. Consult your Admissions Checklist in SchoolAdmin to email this confidential online form directly to your child’s current teacher or daycare provider.

6. Student Visit

The final step in the admissions process is an opportunity for your child to visit our school and interact with our teachers, one-on-one or in a small group. Primary Child Visits will mostly be held on Friday, February 3, by appointment. 

Optional:

• Attend Open House on January 21, 2023
• Attend the Virtual Head of School Meet and Greet on January 25, 2023
• Submit a Tuition Assistance Application (3rd Year Primary/Kindergarten Applicants only)

Please note:

• Students who will turn 3 between September 1 and November 1 are welcome to apply to our Primary Program, however, please know that we may not be able to offer admission, or may recommend Pre-Primary placement. 
• Students need to be potty trained to attend MdTL’s Primary Program.

Admissions Decisions:

We follow the Independent Schools of the San Francisco Bay Area (ISSFBA) suggested  notification dates.

Admissions Decisions will be emailed on: 
March 7, 2023 for 3-4  year olds 
March 16, 2023 for 5 year olds (3rd Year Primary/Kindergarten)
 

1. Submit an Inquiry Form

2. Attend a Tour 

Choosing the right school is an important decision and the tour is a required part of this process. Tours for the 2023-2024 School Year run from late October 2022 through January 2023. Parents have the option of a virtual or an in-person tour this year. 

3. Create a SchoolAdmin account

4. Submit an Application ($100 application fee)

The Priority Application deadline for the 2023-24 school year is Friday, January 27, 2023. If you are interested in applying for mid-year enrollment, please contact our Admissions Director.

5. Request School Records

Submitted via SchoolAdmin. Consult your Admissions Checklist in SchoolAdmin to request records directly from your child’s current school. 

6. Request a Student Evaluation Form

Submitted via SchoolAdmin. The Student Evaluation Form is one tool we use to get to know your child. Consult your Admissions Checklist in SchoolAdmin to email this confidential online form directly to your child’s current teacher.

7. Student Visit

The final step in the admissions process is an opportunity for your child to visit our school and interact with our teachers, one-on-one or in a small group. For most applicants, visits will occur in February, by appointment. Visits for 1st grade applicants will be held after school. Visits for 2nd-6th grade applicants will be held during school hours.

Optional:

• Attend Open House on January 21, 2023
• Attend the Virtual Head of School Meet and Greet on January 25, 2023
• Submit a Tuition Assistance Application

Please note:

Students who will turn 6 between September 1 and November 1 are welcome to apply to our Lower Elementary program, however, please know that we may not be able to offer admission or may recommend Primary placement. 

Admissions Decisions:

We follow the Independent Schools of the San Francisco Bay Area (ISSFBA) suggested notification dates.

Admissions Decisions for Elementary applicants will be emailed on March 16, 2023