Our Application Process

The Canterbury School admission application is easy to complete online. Click Apply and complete our inquiry form.  Once this form is completed and submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with the  login credentials you will use to navigate the admissions process.

A non-refundable $75 application fee is required. 

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Hough Campus (PK3-Grade 4) tours are available on Tuesday and Thursday between 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Tours allow parents and students to get a feel for the school by seeing classes in session, meeting faculty, and touring the facilities. Please contact the Admission Office to plan your visit.

We believe that visiting campus is one of the best ways to catch the spirit of Canterbury. We also hold Admission Open Houses on both campuses in October and January.

We use an online enrollment platform, Veracross, to keep families informed and share items required during admission. Veracross will display items received for your child's application (noted with a check mark) and items that must be submitted to continue the admissions process.

Shadow visits are required and begin in January of the application year for all PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten applicants. 

A PK3 shadow visit includes a 20-minute readiness assessment with a teacher and a learning specialist.

A Pk4 shadow visit includes a half-day visit in a PK4 classroom from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., during which time a teacher and learning specialist will perform a readiness assessment.

A Kindergarten shadow visit includes a full day in a Kindergarten classroom from 8 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., during which time a teacher and learning specialist will perform a readiness assessment.

Canterbury operates on rolling admission therefore, completed admissions files are reviewed by the Admissions Committee throughout the year. Student acceptances will be sent as early as possible followed by formal enrollment contracts in the early Spring. The Admission Committee evaluates each applicant on the basis of overall academic potential; developmental readiness; social, emotional and physical maturity; and ability to contribute positively to the school. All acceptances are contingent upon the student's satisfactory completion of the current school term.

We look forward to working with you and your family as you make this important decision for your student!

The Canterbury School admission application is easy to complete online. Click Apply and complete our inquiry form.  Once this form is completed and submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with the  login credentials you will use to navigate the admissions process.

A non-refundable $75 application fee is required. 

Apply

The following forms must be submitted to your child’s school as part of the admission process.

• Official transcript using this transcript request form; transcript must come directly from the school.
   
• Most recent report card and standardized test scores (ERB, MAP, TerraNova, PSAT SAT ACT, SSAT, or ISEE accepted)
   
• Teacher recommendation(s): we want to hear from current teachers about the diverse talents, interests, strengths, and challenges that make each candidate unique. 
  • Grades 1-4 - One teacher recommendation is required.
  • Grades 5-12 - One English and Math teacher recommendation is required.
  • Grades 6-12 - A completed student questionnaire.

Knowlton Campus (Grades 5 - 12) tours are available on Monday and Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Tours allow parents and students to get a feel for the school by seeing classes in session, meeting faculty, and touring the facilities. Please contact the Admission Office to plan your visit.

We believe that visiting campus is one of the best ways to catch the spirit of Canterbury. We also hold Admission Open Houses on both campuses in October and January.

We use an online enrollment platform, Veracross, to keep families informed and share items required during admission. Veracross will display items received for your child's application (noted with a check mark) and items that must be submitted to continue the admissions process.

Shadow visits are required for Grades 1 - 4 and recommended for Grades 5 - 12; an admissions interview is required.

A Grade 1 - 4 shadow visit includes a full day following the grade level daily schedule from 8 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., during which time a teacher and learning specialist will perform a readiness assessment.

A Grade 5 - 12 shadow visit includes a full day following the grade level daily schedule from 8 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., during which time they will interview with a member of the admissions department.

Canterbury operates on rolling admission therefore, completed admissions files are reviewed by the Admissions Committee throughout the year. Student acceptances will be sent as early as possible followed by formal enrollment contracts in the early Spring. The Admission Committee evaluates each applicant on the basis of overall academic potential; developmental readiness; social, emotional and physical maturity; and ability to contribute positively to the school. All acceptances are contingent upon the student's satisfactory completion of the current school term.

We look forward to working with you and your family as you make this important decision for your student!