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Upcoming Events

There is no better way to learn about GFS than a tour of our vibrant campus in historic Germantown, where the diverse energies and talents of our students and faculty can be felt and seen and heard. 

ADMISSIONS EVENTS

We are glad of your interest in GFS, where Learning is for Life! Check back for our upcoming Admissions events. Hear about GFS' unique programs, our welcoming community, and the many ways our students thrive. Email us at admissions@germantownfriends.org or call us at 215-951-2345 with any questions.

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Register for our upcoming Admissions Spring Open House for families interested in the 2025-2026 school year and beyond. Register Here!

Join us at 31 W. Coulter Street to experience our vibrant community and the exciting possibilities at GFS! Tour our historic campus, connect with our dedicated faculty and school leaders, and see student voices celebrated with brief stops to observe classes in session. At GFS, we bring together our values and our community to imagine a better world-and begin to bring it to life. We can't wait to welcome you to campus!
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GFS CLASS OF 2023 AT-A-GLANCE
  • Applications submitted to 211 universities in 37 states, plus the District of Columbia and 3 Canadian provinces
  • Top matriculating schools: University of Pennsylvania, Tufts University, George Washington University, University of Pittsburgh, Princeton University, and Morehouse College
  • Admits to 8 Ivy League universities, plus Duke, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, and Stanford
  • 7 students accepted to HBCUs
  • 5 recruited student-athletes
  • Over $10 million in merit-based scholarships reported

 

Students working on a science project in a classroom.
The school mascot standing in front of the main school building of Germantown Friends School.
Lower school students waving their hands at the school field.

Admissions Videos

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY SERIES

Early Childhood - Joyful Learning & Growth

Middle School - Magical Years

Athletics - Powerful & Meaningful

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE | STUDENT LIFE PANELS

Opening and Closing Sessions

Clubs, Activities, and Affinity Groups Panel

Art, Theatre, Music, & Woodshop Panel

Technology, Design, and Digital Media Panel

Athletics, P.E., Health & Wellness Panel

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE | DIVISIONAL PANELS

Opening Session

Middle School Panel

Early Childhood Panel

Upper School Panel

Lower School Panel

Closing Session