Early Childhood & Lower School

Our program for Little Jags 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.

Admissions Timeline for 2027-2028 Applicants

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

Early Childhood & Lower school student admissions process

Part One

Complete the online application form through the Application Portal. Pay your $75 application fee online. This includes the testing fee for Little Jags through grade 4.

Part Two

Using the Application Portal:

  • Upload a photo of your child
  • Submit the Parent Authorization Form
  • Submit Parent Questionnaire, customized to your child's grade level
  • Submit contact information for your child's most recent teacher or care giver. 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 the teacher/care giver with a link to complete the recommendation. Please wait until after Nov. 1 to submit the teacher recommendation request.
  • If prompted, complete the Transcript Request Form
  • Upload a copy of your child's most recent progress report or report card

Part Three

Once you have applied, schedule a student visit or a screening/test through the checklist in the Application Portal.

START YOUR APPLICATION

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.