Admissions Process
Thank you for your interest in Clapham School!
Admissions applications and tuition assistance applications for the following school year open every October.
Tuition assistance for the 2023-24 school year has ended for Explorers through Class 5. However, funds may be available for High School and Middle School students.
Please note that we are located in the United States of America.
How to Apply
To apply to Clapham School, please proceed through the following steps.
Submit an Online Application
Create an online account and 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 tuition assistance if applicable.
Provide Records
Provide report cards for the current year and the previous year for grades 1-12.
Student Assessment
All students will be assessed before admittance.
- Explorers I (Pre-K), Explorers II (Kindergarten) and Class One participate in a 45/60/90-minute (respectively) assessment at Clapham School.
- Classes Two - Four participate in an in-house assessment. Clapham School will provide an at-home handwriting prompt and a math placement assessment to submit.
- Classes Five - Eight take a standardized test called the ISEE. Clapham School will provide an at-home handwriting prompt and a math placement assessment to submit. Applicants are invited to participate in class with their cohorts (shadowing).
- Classes Nine - Twelve will complete the same requirements as Class Five (listed above) and complete a student interview.
Parent Interview
After the above steps are complete, we will reach out to schedule a date and time. During the interview we will discuss your student’s assessment results and answer any questions you might have. Parents are provided with the following materials to read before the interview.
- Parent Handbook
- When Children Love to Learn by Elaine Cooper
Once the Parent Interview has been conducted, the admissions process is considered complete.
Admissions Committee Decision & Online Enrollment
Admissions decisions will be emailed to you.
- Go to the provided link to create a FACTS account and enroll student(s).
- A nonrefundable $200 enrollment fee per student holds placement in a class for the applicable school year.
Clapham School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to students at the school. Clapham School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship programs, or other school programs.