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How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in Germantown Friends School. We welcome you to the admissions process for the 2021-22 school year! 

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The first step in the application process is to create an online inquiry and an Admissions account. Please click on a division below to get started. As you move through the application, we will help you complete the different checklist items within the process. We are currently conducting remote parent interviews via video chat, which can be scheduled as soon as you have submitted your application. We are here to help you through the process and happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us at admissions@germantownfriends.org.

GFS is proud to award more than $6 million dollars of need based financial aid. Learn more about Financial Aid.

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Create a profile in Veracross, our admissions software provider. We look forward to getting to know you and your family and introducing you to GFS!

NEW APPLICANTS

There are several steps in the application process, which are based upon the grade you are applying to. Click on a division below to get started.

Early Childhood

Kindergarten

Lower School (1-5)

Middle School (6-8)

Upper School (9-12)

International Students

A Better Chance Applicants

RETURNING APPLICANTS

If you are already familiar with our application process or you have already started your application, please click below to access the Admissions Portal login and check on its progress and status.

IMPORTANT DATES

While we encourage you to submit materials prior to the stated deadlines, we do accept applications on a rolling basis and may be able to consider late applications. Please call the Admissions Office at 215-951-2345 with additional questions. 

December 7, 2020 | Deadline to Initiate a Formal Application
Please initiate a formal application by this date to be eligible for first round review. Families must complete specific information and questionnaires, and submit the $45 application fee via our Admissions Portal.

January 4, 2021 | Deadline Date for Submitting Supporting Application Documents for Applicants to Early Childhood, Middle School, and Upper School
Applications completed after January 4, 2021 will be considered on a rolling basis as they become complete and decisions will be published weekly each Friday.

January 4, 2021 | Financial Aid Application Completion Deadline 

January 15, 2021 | Extended Deadline Date for Submitting Supporting Application Documents for Lower School Applicants 

February 1, 2021 | First Round Admission & Financial Aid Decision Notifications 

March 1, 2021 | Enrollment Decision and Enrollment Agreement Deadline for Accepted Applicants
 

Friday, April 16, at 9 a.m.

COMING SOON - VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

There is no better way to learn about GFS than a tour of our vibrant campus in historic Germantown. But alas, during this time of mandated precautions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have moved our Admissions events online.

Browse our upcoming virtual events to hear from GFS leadership, staff, faculty, parents, and students. We look forward to connecting with you!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

In keeping with the Quaker testimony of Equality and our school’s commitment to diversity, Germantown Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, political beliefs, or citizenship status in the administration of its educational policies, application for admissions or financial aid, or athletic and other school-administered programs.

Consistent with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, GFS does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including respecting employees, and is required by Title IX and applicable federal regulations to refrain from such discrimination. Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the following:

Ted Oxholm, History Teacher, Assistant General Counsel
Germantown Friends School
31 West Coulter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-951-2300, TOxholm@germantownfriends.org