Admissions Process

Interested families should submit an application for their child along with a $50 non-refundable application fee. You will be notified by email once your application and fee have been received.

The parent interview and student visit will vary depending on the age of the prospective student. 

Applicants to the Pre-Primary (Toddler) (12 months - 3 years) and Primary (ages 3-6) Programs: Prospective parents and students meet with a Pre-Primary or Primary teacher or administrator for an informal discussion of classroom procedures, expectations and objectives. In addition to the family interview, Kindergarten students will also complete a brief classroom visit.

Applicants to Grades 1-8: Prospective Elementary and Middle School students visit a classroom for a full school day (8:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. for grades 1-6 or 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m. for grades 7 and 8). Parents are scheduled for a interview with an administrator. During their visit, children will have a brief assessment with a staff member.

The Admissions Committee will meet to review your child’s acceptance upon completion of the application, visit and submission of records. The Director of Enrollment Management will contact you regarding the Admissions Committee’s decision. Upon acceptance you will receive a link to our enrollment packet that includes the contract and other documents to complete prior to admission. A student is formally enrolled when the Director of Enrollment Management receives the signed contract and non-refundable deposit.

WMS offers tuition assistance to current and incoming families based on financial need. The financial aid program provides many students with an exceptional educational opportunity that may otherwise be inaccessible and allows for a well-qualified student body of diverse economic backgrounds. After completing the admissions application and parent interview or student visit, parents can submit an application online for financial aid. The application is not complete until your 2024 tax returns are received.

Note: Applications for first-round financial aid decisions for the 2026-27 school year will be due on January 9, 2026.

Additional applications are considered in the order they are received, based on remaining funds. Please contact Barb Trotto for more information about financing your child's education at Wilmington Montessori School.