Application Process

Schedule a School Tour Online

Tours are held each week for Pre-Primary and Primary and once a month for Elementary, beginning in late October. They begin at 8:45 AM and run approximately two hours. It is important for parents to view the program while school is in session to observe the teacher-student relationship and Montessori approach firsthand. Choosing the right school is an important decision and the tour is a required part of this process.

Note: Tours are for adults only.

schedule a tour

Attend an Open House

This is an opportunity to tour our campus, get an overview of our program, and hear passionate presentations from our faculty about the Montessori curriculum.

Our Open Houses have concluded for the 2019-20 school year, and we will be holding one in the Fall of 2020- stay tuned!   

Note: Open houses are for adults only.

 

We are currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. 

There is a $100 non-refundable fee per application and the application is valid for the program and school year for which you are applying. Please find our Online Application here.

The Student Evaluation Form is required for any child who has had previous school experience.

·         Preschool-1st Grade Student Evaluation

·         2nd Grade-6th Grade Student Evaluation

This is a confidential form and must be filled out by your child's current teacher. It should be returned directly to MdTL by our application deadline. Student Evaluation Forms may be submitted by:

email: jennifer@mdtl.org

mail: Montessori de Terra Linda

Attn: Admissions

610 Del Ganado Rd

San Rafael, Ca 94903

 

fax: 415-479-5394

If you are applying to our Elementary Program (1st-6th grade), you will need to submit a signed Request for Student Records to your child’s current school. This will allow us to obtain copies of current school records, including progress reports, grades, and standardized test scores.

The final step in the admissions process is an opportunity for your child to visit a classroom and interact with a teacher one-on-one or in a small group. This helps us determine if the school is the right fit for your child, and it also aids us in class placement. We will contact you to schedule a child visit after you have submitted an application.

Admissions preference is given in the following order:

1. Siblings of current MdTL students, as well as siblings of past students who have completed the full Primary or Elementary three year cycle
2. Children with previous Montessori experience
3. New applicants

Decision letters are mailed to applicants in accordance with the Bay Area Directors of Admission guidelines in midMarch. Notifications for 2-4 year old applicants will be emailed on March 12, 2020 and K-6 grade applicants will be notified via email on March 19.

We follow the Independent Schools of the San Francisco Bay Area (ISSFBA) guidelines for these dates. In accordance with the Principles of Good Practice of ISSFBA, no member of the Montessori de Terra Linda community will contact you prior to the contract deadline. ISSFBA members have agreed that this is a decision-making time for your family.