Admissions Process

Wilmington Montessori School offers rolling admissions throughout the academic year. Applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis for programs with current openings.

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We recommend that families begin the admissions process as early in the fall as possible before the year of planned enrollment. Once classrooms are full, students will be placed on a waiting list and notified if a space becomes available.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PROSPECTIVE PRE-PRIMARY (TODDLER) FAMILIES:

Due to the large amount of interest in the WMS Pre-Primary (ages 12-36 months) Program, we are currently accepting waiting list applications for the current (2024-25) school year. Families interested in applying are encouraged to create an account and submit an application. Children must complete the full application process and be admitted to the school to be added to the waiting list.

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2025-26 Pre-Primary Program. We expect this program to reach capacity once again, so we strongly advise applying as soon as possible.

Thank you for your continued interest in a WMS education for your child. If you have additional questions, please contact admissions@wmsde.org.

Step-by-Step Application & Enrollment Process

Step 1: Virtual Information Session

Step 2: Application

Step 3: Virtual Parent Interview/Student Visit

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 on Zoom with a Toddler or Primary teacher or administrator for an informal discussion of classroom procedures, expectations and objectives.

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 virtual interview with an administrator. During their visit, children will have a brief assessment with a staff member.

Step 4: Notification

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.

Step 5: Apply for Financial Assistance (Optional)

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 2023 tax returns are received.

Note: Applications for first-round financial aid decisions for the 2025-26 school year were due on January 10, 2025.

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.

Contact Our Admissions Team

Alison Magaw, Director of Enrollment Management
Laura Orsic, Admissions Coordinator
Email: Admissions@wmsde.org
Phone: 302-475-0555

Statement of Policy

Wilmington Montessori School ("WMS" or the "School") does not discriminate in the administration of its admissions and educational policies, financial aid programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship, creed, ancestry, gender, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal laws.

Please visit our Title IX page for more information.

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