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 and are granted financial assistance 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.