Upper School

After September 15 -  Accepting applications for all grade levels

February 15 - Application deadline for 1st round decisions

March 1 - First round admission decisions

March 17 - Second round admissions decisions

Apr. through Aug. - Admission considered where space is available

Part One

Complete the online application form through the Application Portal. 

Apply by March 1 and Save! There is no application fee for student applicants to grades 5-12 who submit an application by March 1. After March 1, there is a $75 application fee. Use the waiver code shared in the online application form to redeem this waiver.

Part Two

Using the Application Portal:

• Schedule a student visit (application not required to schedule)
• Upload a photo of your child
• Submit the Parent Authorization Form
• Submit the Parent Questionnaire
• Submit the Student Questionnaire
• Submit contact information for your child's most recent math teacher, English teacher, and any third teacher/coach/counselor. This recommendation request is most effective when the teacher has known your child for a minimum of three months. An automated email will be generated to each teacher with a link to complete the appropriate recommendation form online. Please wait until after Nov. 1 to submit the teacher recommendation request.
• Submit the Transcript Request Form
• Upload a copy of your child's most recent progress report or report card

Part Three

The application and authorization form must be received prior to testing. Complete these items in the Application Portal.

Wellington requires the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) for applicants to grades 5-12. Students may take the ISEE at Wellington on January 23, 2027, at an approved testing center, or remotely from home through ERB.  

The entrance exam is just one point of data we collect to determine if your child is a fit for Wellington. We do not want any part of the application process to be a barrier to completing the application. Please be aware that practice materials for the exam, testing accommodations, and fee waivers for eligible families are available. If you have questions about any of the above, please contact us at admissions@wellington.org or 614.324.1564. 

Families are responsible for any applicable ISEE registration fees and those are paid directly to E3N. The cost to take the ISEE is $170-$185 per student. Wellington's ISEE school code is 365879. Because of this testing registration fee, we waive our Wellington application fee through March 1.

To register for the exam, please visit ISEE for Families. After selecting “Register for the ISEE” you will be prompted to create an account. Through this website, you can register for the exam, access testing instructions, and explore preparation resources and practice materials. 

Families seeking financial assistance with testing costs are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office to learn more about available fee waivers. admissions@wellington.org or 614.324.1564

Learn more about the exam and how to register here.