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Getting Started
Have We Met Yet?
You’re excited to imagine what’s possible for your daughter—and we’re excited to meet her! Start by completing the inquiry form below to tell us a little about your family and what you’re looking for in your daughter’s school experience.
Once you’ve completed the form, your journey to discovering The Ellis School begins. From getting to know our community to exploring the opportunities that await your daughter, we can’t wait to show you what makes Ellis so special.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to begin your daughter’s official application to The Ellis School, you’ll create an individual family account through MyEllis, our online community and admissions platform. Our application checklist is listed below to help you stay organized.
From your family’s MyEllis account, you can:
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Complete and submit the online application
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Track their admission progress
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Register for admission events
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Communicate with admission counselors
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Request teacher recommendations and school records from schools
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And more
Application Checklists
Are you ready to start or have you already started your application? Great! Review the checklists below to ensure that you have all of the necessary materials ready. Then, click the apply button above to create your account or log back into our admission platform.
Don't worry! If you do not finish the application in one sitting, you are able to come back at a later date to complete the process.
Just getting started exploring Ellis for your daughter? The Admission Committee welcomes new applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, until a class fills. To learn about possible openings in your child's grade level, please reach out to admissions@theellisschool.org.
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Pre-Kindergarten (Early Education)
- Online application
- Teacher recommendation form
- Applicable if applicant is currently enrolled in a program
- Complete in December 2026
- Parent interview with Jamie Schiff, Head of Lower School
- Schedule a developmental assessment
- For applicants turning four years old by September 15, 2027
- Register for a January Play Date with other prospective students
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Kindergarten (Early Education)
- Online application
- Teacher recommendation form
- Applicable if applicant is currently enrolled in a program
- Complete in December 2026
- Parent interview with Jamie Schiff, Head of Lower School
- Schedule a developmental assessment
- Register for a January Play Date with other prospective students
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Grades 1–4 (Lower School)
- Online application
- Request transcript from current school
- Submit teacher recommendation form
- Complete in December 2026
- Grades 1–4
- Schedule parent interview with Jamie Schiff, Head of Lower School
- Schedule student classroom visit and academic assessment
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Grades 5–8 (Middle School)
- Online application
- Request current English teacher recommendation
- Request current math teacher recommendation
- Register for one standardized assessment:
- Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
- Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
- Request transcripts from current school
- Schedule your Student-Family Interview
- Available after an application is submitted
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Grades 9-12 (Upper School)
- Online application
- Request current English teacher recommendation
- Request current math teacher recommendation
- Register for one standardized assessment:
- Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
- Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
- Request transcripts from current school
- Schedule your Student-Family Interview
- Available after an application is submitted
Contact the Admission Team
Families with questions about possible openings in their child's grade level or the admission process can reach out to:
