Application Process & Key Dates

The best way to find out what makes Wilberforce unique is to visit us. See how our commitment to academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, small class sizes, and the integration of Christian faith and learning have yielded remarkable results. Come explore our program and find out how The Wilberforce School stands out as exceptional in the Princeton area.

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The first step is to complete an online application (linked below) which includes:

• Academic Records (sign the Release of Records form included in the application and submit to your current school).
• Academic References (submit teacher names and emails in the application)

We know that affording tuition is a sacrifice for most families. At Wilberforce, we work hard to bring this unique form of education within reach. Many families at Wilberforce receive need-based tuition assistance ranging, from 10%-90% tuition, depending on demonstrated need.

Many of our families are new to the world of independent schools and never considered a "private school" until they discovered Wilberforce. Sometimes when parents hear the term "tuition assistance" or "financial aid", they think "I make too much money to apply for financial aid" or "I don't want to take money away from those who need it more."

We invite you to learn more about how to bring a Wilberforce education within reach. Please email or call our Admissions Department at (609) 924-6117 to talk about beginning this process. If you are ready to apply, click the link to our financial aid application.

If your family is considering applying for tuition assistance please complete the application at the same time as you submit the admissions application. All funds are distributed on a first come, first served basis according to need.

We are not able to offer an estimate of financial aid prior to completion of the admissions and financial aid application process.

Please note: due to limited availability of funds, we are not able to provide financial aid to Explorers 1 students.

Once the Admissions Office receives your application we will contact you to schedule your child for a Student Visit Day. During a Student Visit Day, visitors are paired with a Wilberforce Ambassador or Lower School Buddy. Visitors will participate in classes as well as recess and lunch. We also include time for students to complete admissions assessments and student interviews (Middle and Upper School only) during their visit.

When your student visits:

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

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

Middle and Upper School students will also complete a brief student interview. This is intentional time to get to know the applicant and to answer any questions he or she may have about The Wilberforce School.

The Admissions Office will schedule parent and student interviews once all application materials are completed. Both parents are required to attend the interview.