Admissions Overview

Thank you for considering The Raleigh School for your child's education. We love our amazing community and invite you to learn more about our school.

STEP ONE: TOUR OUR CAMPUS

Our tours are the best way to get a sense of The Raleigh School and determine whether the school might be a fit for your child.

More information about TRS tours

Schedule a tour online

Please note: To minimize disruption to our classes and to allow you to focus on getting the information you need, tours are for adults only.

Campus map

STEP TWO: COMPLETE AN ENROLLMENT APPLICATION

Once you've toured our campus, submit your child's application online.

Find out more about our application process

View our 2019-2020 class options

STEP THREE: ELEMENTARY class visits

Kindergarten applicants: Attend a two-hour kindergarten applicant visit, typically scheduled in January.

Applicants for grades 1-5: Attend a two-day visit in the classroom with the applicant's current grade cohort.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

We will only consider applications with all checklist items completed.

Jan. 11, 2019 is our first-round deadline for preschool and elementary applications. After this date elementary applications will be accepted on a rolling basis if space is available.

Mar. 8, 2019 is our second-round deadline for preschool applications. After this date preschool applications will be accepted on a rolling basis if space is available

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Checklists vary by class level and can be accessed within the online application.

NOTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT

Jan. 28, 2019: Re-enrollment contract packages are delivered to re-enrolling students and new preschool siblings.

Feb. 15, 2019: First round preschool and Kindergarten notifications are emailed to families (for students whose completed applications are received by January 11)

Mar. 8, 2019: First round 1st to 5th Grade notifications are emailed to families (for students whose completed applications are received by January 11).

Mar. 15, 2019: Second round preschool notifications are emailed to families (for students whose completed applications are received by March 8).

FINANCIAL AID

Families who apply for financial aid will receive a preliminary aid award at the time of the enrollment offer.

More information and key dates

QUESTIONS?

Contact Karen Peterson in our admissions office at kpeterson@raleighschool.org or 919-546-0788, ext. 117.