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.

Applications for 2023-2024 admission will be available October 1.

Application Process for the 2023-2024 School Year

Step 1: Complete 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. Please give this release form to your child's current school.

The application also asks for academic references. (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 in March. 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

Step 2: Complete 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.

Step 3: Complete 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.

Tuition Assistance

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 applications for 2023-24 are due January 27, 2023. If seats are still available after this admissions deadline, we will accept applications on a rolling basis until all seats are filled.

New Applicants: 2023-2024 School Year	Dates

Admissions Applications Due	Fri., Jan. 27
Financial Aid Applications Due	Fri., Jan. 27
Wilberforce Scholarship Application Due	Fri., Jan. 27
Financial Aid Supporting Documents Due	Fri., Feb. 10
Explorers Readiness Day (Explorers 1 & 2)	Sat., Feb.11
Parent Interviews and Student Assessments	Scheduled by the Admissions Office
Admissions Decisions Sent	Fri., Mar. 10
Financial Aid Decisions Sent	Fri., Mar. 10
Signed Contracts Due	Thur., Apr. 6

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 609.924.6111.

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

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