Admission Process

Submit our online Inquiry Form to begin the process of applying to The Newman School.

Inquiry Form

From the Current School:  

• School transcripts from the last two years
• Most recent report cards
• Three recommendations: (Math, English, Administrator) 

From You (Parent/Guardian & Applicant):

• Parent Statement: Brief description (1-2 paragraphs of your child's character as you see them and that might not be mentioned in the other recommendations)
• Student Essay: Short writing sample of fiction or non-fiction showing the writing style and student's voice. It can be old (within the past semester) or new writing. No more than two pages please!
• Interview: The interview occurs via Zoom and focuses on the applicant for 20-30 minutes and then the parent(s)/guardian(s) for 20 minutes. We sometimes ask for an impromptu writing sample from the student so please have two computers ready so that the student can write while we speak with the adults. You may schedule this session in your application checklist in the calendar listed "Admission Zoom Interview".

Testing:

• If your first language is not English, please see Step Four for the REQUIRED language assessment criteria.
• If you take a standardized test, please see Step Four. However, it is NOT required for the 2022-23 school year application.   
• If your child has an IEP/504 plan and/or a neuropsychological evaluation, please communicate this to our admission director to arrange a support evaluation with our school counselor and learning plan specialist. Please upload all documents into the checklist as additional documents.

1. Create a login through our website and school portal below and move through the application checklist.
2. You must fill out the application form and pay the application fee in order to access the checklist.
   • The checklist includes all items listed above in the first two steps. You simply plug in the teacher emails for recommendations and transcripts and upload your personal writing samples and testing in the coordinating checklist items.
   • From here, you may also schedule a Zoom interview with admissions, sign up for a Zoom chat with admissions, schedule a walking tour, or join an open house.
   • Please be sure to remember your login information. If you are accepted to The Newman School, you will use this page to sign the contract and pay the deposit.

Begin Your Application

REQUIRED: Results of ONE of the following English proficiency tests: CEFR, IELTS, Duolingo, TOEFL

The School recognizes that the student's strong personal motivation to succeed is the best indicator of academic success.

Recommended minimum English language proficiency scores are:

Instructions for Proof of Ability to Pay

Student certification of finance

Documentation needed in the summer before attending school:

• Immunization and Health Records 
• Proof of Insurance  (By July 1)
  • Students are required to show proof of health insurance. For international students we offer suggestions of the following company: 

  • https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/schools/the-newman-school.php.

  • Insurance documentation can be uploaded through your the portal you will receive upon acceptance.