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Admission Calendar

2023-2024 Admission Process Dates

Clarity Financial Aid Applications Open
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Click HERE to begin your FA application

Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Come learn more about our program from the comfort of your home!

On-Site Coffee: Early Childhood (PK3-Grade 1)
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 9-10 a.m.
Come meet Head of School Danny Vogelman, Early Childhood Director Mary Lee Nickel, and our nurturing faculty members! It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn more about WES in an intimate setting.

Sibling Applicant Playgroup for PK3 & PK4
Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Admission Open House (On Site)
Saturday, December 10, 2022, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Virtual Information Session 
Saturday, January 7, 2023, 9-10:30 a.m.

Applicant Playgroups for PK3 and PK4 
Tuesdays in January: January 10, 17, 24, and 31

Admission Open House Coffee (On Site)
Thursday, January 12, 2023, 9-10 a.m. Please note: This event is limited to 20 people.

Application Deadline
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Click HERE to begin your application

Financial Aid Application Due to Clarity
Sunday, January 15, 2023

Applicant Parent Happy Hour
Thursday, January 26, 2023, 6-8 p.m.

Applicant Coffee with the Division Directors
Tuesday, February 22, 2023, 9-10 a.m.

Notification of Admission Decision & Financial Aid Award (if applicable)
Friday, March 3, 2023

New Family Enrollment Decision & Contract Due
Friday, March 17, 2023

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“Although WES does not label itself an international school, it truly is. Nearly half the students in my daughter’s class are bilingual and the daily curriculum incorporates a global perspective. My child truly understands the larger world.”

— Andrea Stumpf, Alumni Parent

“Every August my children enthusiastically head back to school.”

— Vicki Panchal, Grade 1 & 5 Parent

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