Admissions Process

We appreciate your interest in Clapham school!

**Please note that we are located in the United States of America**

Applications for the 2023-24 school year are open. If you need placement for the 2022-23 school year, please contact the school office at (630) 547-5125.

To apply to Clapham School, a Pre-Kindergarten -12 Christian school, please proceed through the following steps:

Step One: Complete and Submit an Online Application

• Create an online account
• Submit an Online Application which includes:
  • Student application
  • Parent questionnaire
  • 2 references with email and/or phone contact information
  • $100 application fee per student

• Apply for Financial Assistance if applicable

Step Two: Provide Records (Class One and above)

• Provide report cards for the current year and the previous year

Step Three: Student Assessment

Students entering:

      Explorers I, Explorers II, and Class One participate in a 45/60/90-minute (respectively) assessment at Clapham School.

      Classes Two through Four participate in an in-house assessment which includes a handwriting sample and a math placement assessment.

      Classes Five and above take a standardized test called the ISEE. Applicants will also take in-house reading, writing, and math assessments. Applicants are invited to participate in class with their cohorts (shadowing).

      Classes Nine through Twelve will complete the same testing as Class Five and above and complete a student interview.

Step Four: Parent Interview

• We will reach out to schedule a date and time. 
• Parent Preparation (all materials provided):
  • Read the Parent Handbook
  • Read When Children Love to Learn by Elaine Cooper
• Discuss Student Assessment Results

Step Five: Admissions Committee Decision and Online Enrollment

• Admissions decisions sent via email
• Includes a link to create a FACTS account and enroll student(s)

• $200 enrollment fee per student holds placement in a class for the applicable school year.