Admissions
The Wellington Experience Begins Here
We help students find their purpose and realize their potential for tomorrow's world, whatever it may hold.
Admissions timeline and process
After September 15 Accepting applications for all grade levels
February 15 Application deadline for 1st round decisions
March 2 First round admission decisions
March 16 Second round admissions decisions
Apr. through Aug. Admission considered where space is available
Our application process is designed to help us to get to know you and your student well, and for you to get to know Wellington!
Explore our programs
Our program for Little Jags (3-year-olds) through grade 4 encourages our students to actively participate in their own education by developing early the varied skills and open minds that will lead to a love of lifelong learning. Learn more about the academic programming, daily schedules, and activities that bring the Wellington early childhood and lower school experience to life.
Our middle school provides a caring community as kids transition from childhood to young adulthood. Students solve problems of increasing complexity as well as stretch and grow both academically and socially as they develop greater confidence in their abilities. Learn more about the academic programming, class schedules, clubs, and activities that bring the Wellington middle school experience to life.
Advanced courses combined with opportunities for independent projects and research empower students to dive deeply into their passions and prepare for tomorrow's world. Learn more about the academic programming, class schedules, clubs, and activities that bring the Wellington upper school experience to life.
Major dates for the 2025-2026 school year, including school closures and breaks and other major events, can be viewed here.
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Tuition and Payment Plans
We offer several ways to pay for tuition, including pre-payment plans (which provide a small reduction in cost) and several installment and extended payment plans.
Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance is available for prekindergarten through grade 12. This combined with a variety of payment options brings a Wellington education within reach.
Merit Scholarships
We reward curiosity and ambitious energy! Academic merit scholarship opportunities are available for new, high achieving students entering grades 5 through 9.
Meet our admissions team
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Dara Jackson
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Katie Lumbley
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Neelie Barthenheier
The Wellington School encourages and welcomes applications from students, faculty, and staff without regard to race, gender, creed, sexual orientation, religion, physical handicap, or national origin. It does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid programs and school-administered extracurricular programs.