Application Process & Key Dates

The Wilberforce School admissions process is designed with great care, to help the Admissions Committee understand the ability, motivation, and character of each candidate. The goal is to help your child and all the students at Wilberforce to thrive.

Our passion is to nurture young people who have a genuine love of learning, who are equipped to live as vibrant Christians in their various callings, and who can articulate the Christian message with clarity and conviction. We are so glad you have decided to apply.

Below you will find an overview of the process, but feel free to contact us if you have any questions - admissions@wilberforceschool.org or 609-924-6111.

Application Process for the 2022-2023 School Year

1. Online Application

The first step in the application process is to complete an online application. Please select the appropriate application(s) below and fill out the forms.

The Wilberforce School will need to have records sent from your child's current school . The records release form is included in the online application.

The application also asks for two academic references - one math reference and one English or language arts reference. You simply need to input a teacher's email address and the reference form is sent automatically and submitted directly from the teacher.

Once all application materials, including records and references, are received and the admissions assessments and interview are completed, the application is considered complete. The Admissions Committee will review the application and respond to the parents as soon as possible. All discussions regarding applications are held in strict confidence and admissions decision reasons are not disclosed.

Explorers Application

Lower School Application

middle school application

upper school application

2. Student Visit & Assessments

Contact Kerry Wilson, Admissions Director, to schedule your child for a Student Visit Day; give them a chance to experience a day at Wilberforce with students and teachers. During a Student Visit Day, visitors are paired with a Wilberforce Ambassador student. Together, with their Ambassador, visitors will preview and participate in classes as well as recess and lunch. We also include time for students to complete

admissions assessments during their visit.

When students visit:

Please bring a water bottle, snack, and/or lunch.
Wear comfortable attire that is not distracting.
Complete visitor health forms.

Once all application materials, including records and references, are received and the admissions assessments and interview are completed, the application is considered complete. The Admissions Committee will review the application and respond to the parents as soon as possible. All discussions regarding applications are held in strict confidence and admissions decision reasons are not disclosed.

3. Interview

Our admissions process is designed to help you as a family make the best decision for the education of your children. The interview is deliberate time set aside for you to ask questions, for us to get to know your family, and for you to meet administration at Wilberforce as well. The interview is approximately 40 minutes. This is an opportunity to discuss your child's application, and to answer any questions you may have.

Upper School students will also have an interview with the Head of the Middle and Upper School, Leo Yoon. This is also an intentional time to get to know the applicant and to answer any questions he or she may have about The Wilberforce School.

Contact Kerry Wilson, Director of Admissions, to schedule your interview.

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Non-Discrimination Policy

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

Admissions for the 2021-2022 school year are on a rolling basis. The dates below reflect the first round of applications which do take priority in financial aid and class spots.

New Applicants: 2021-2022 School Year	Dates

Applications Due	Fri., Jan. 22
Financial Aid Applications Due	Fri., Jan. 22
Wilberforce Scholarship Application Due	Fri., Jan. 22
Financial Aid Supporting Documents Due	Fri., Feb. 5
Explorers Readiness Day (Explorers 1 & 2)	Sat., Feb.6
Parent Interviews	Scheduled by the Admissions Office
Admissions Decisions	Fri., Mar. 5
Financial Aid Decisions	Fri., Mar. 5
Signed Contracts Due	Fri., Apr. 2
2020 Tax Return due to FACTS (Financial Aid applicants only)	Fri., Apr. 16

Returning Students: 2021-2022 School Year	Dates
Financial Aid Applications Due	Fri., Jan. 15
Early Enrollment: All Online Documents and Fees Due	Sun., Jan. 31
Financial Aid Supporting Documents Due	Fri., Feb. 5
Financial Aid Decisions for Re-Enrolling Families Sent	Fri., Feb. 19
Signed Contracts, Deposits and Book Fees Due	Sun., Feb. 28
2020 Tax Return to FACTS (Financial Aid applicants only)	Fri., Apr. 16

The nurturing that happens, the support that our students have, the teachers, they’re wonderful; it’s really a parents’ dream.

Children in a classroom sitting at desks, raising hands.

Admissions Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8am-3pm (by appointment only)

To schedule an appointment:
Email our Admissions Director or
Call 609.924.6117.

Please Note: We continue to accept applications on a rolling basis until all classes are full.

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