Learn about Birches School with a School Tour.
Call (781-728-5438) or email admissions@birchesschool.org to schedule.
We are accepting applications for Kindergarten through 8th Grade and have space for a few mid-year transfers for qualified students. We seek curious, motivated students who will thrive in our inquiry-based, collaborative learning environment. The admission process is designed to ensure that the applicant will both thrive at Birches and contribute to our classrooms.
KEY DATES FOR 2017-2018 School Year
November 5, 2017 (1:30pm-3:30pm): Open House
January 7, 2018 (1:30pm-3:30pm): Open House
January 15, 2018: Application & Student Evaluation Due
January 23, 2018: Financial Aid Application Due
Copy of 2016 Federal Income Tax Return can be included up to February 23, 2018
March 10, 2018: Admissions and Financial Aid decisions mailed
April 10, 2018: Parents’ reply date for acceptance of enrollment contracts
Admission to Birches School is based on the written application, previous teachers’ assessments, and interviews with the student and parents. We are a warm, community-minded school seeking curious students at all grade levels. We seek diverse and gender-balanced classrooms.
Please click here to download the Birches School application.
TEACHER EVALUATION FORMS:
ENTERING Kindergarten & First Grade
ENTERING 2nd - 5th Grade
ENTERING 6th - 8th, MATH EVALUATION
entering 6th - 8th, english evaluation
Financial Aid Details:
A financial aid program has been established and funded. Parental need will be established through the professional organization SSS (School and Student Services) of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools). Those wishing to apply should do so on-line through the website: sss.nais.org/parents. You will be asked to include the SSS "School Code" for Birches, which is: 192607.