How to Apply
To begin the Online Application process, Create an Application Account. Upon account creation, you will receive an email containing a verification link. Once your email address has been verified, log in to your account and Create A New Student Application for your child. You will then have the flexibility to log in and out of your account and access your open application.
A non-refundable fee of $70 must be submitted with each application.
Request More Information
Should you desire more information than is available on our school's website, please Request More Information and our Admissions Office will contact you. If you have not already done so, please consider making an appointment to visit. We look forward to meeting you in person and giving you a tour of the school and campus.
The Admissions Process
Step 1: Meet with admissions and tour the campus or attend an open house
Step 2: Fill out an application
Step 3: Submit a teacher referral and recent report cards, where applicable
Step 4: Schedule a parent interview and confirm an admissions visit for your child
Nursery, Preschool, Prekindergarten Applicants
N,PS and PK applicants will participate in a one hour visit. Dates and times will be confirmed when you apply. Playdates take place 8:30 - 9:30 on the following dates:
Fri. Nov. 15, Fri. Dec. 13, and Fri. Jan. 10. Parents/caregivers are asked to accompany their child.
Kindergarten Applicants
Kindergarten applicants participate in a 2 hour visit at Friends School Haverford. Dates and times will be confirmed when you apply. Playdates take place from 10:00 - 12:00 on the following dates:
Fri. Nov. 15, Fri. Dec. 13, and Fri. Jan. 10 Parents/caregivers may remain in the building.
Grades 1 and 2 applicants participate in one full day visit with their peer group. Applicants will remain through lunch. During this visit, your child will participate in all of the class activities and be assessed in reading, writing, and math. Students bring a snack, beverage and lunch. Students are expected to arrive at 8:00 a.m. and will be dismissed at 3:00.
Grades 3 - 5 Applicants
Applicants to Grades 3 - 5 visit for two consecutive days. During this visit, your child will participate in all of the class activities and be assessed in reading, writing, and math. Students bring a snack, beverage and lunch. Students should arrive at 8:00 a.m. and will be dismissed at 3:00.
Age Requirements
Nursery School: 2.7 by Sept 1
Preschool: 3.0 by Sept 15
Pre-Kindergarten: 4.0 by Sept 15
Kindergarten: 5.0 by Sept 15
After submitting the application, you will be able to track your admissions status at the school by logging in to your account. In addition, you will be able to print the completed application, monitor when the school receives any applicable supplemental forms and, if necessary, reprint the forms.
Admissions Dates and Deadlines
Dec. 12: Admisssions application deadline. We will continue to receive applciations until all classes are filled.
Jan. 5: Financial Aid applications deadline
Jan. 26: Admissions decisions will be emailed to families
Feb. 9: Financial aid decisions are emailed to new and returning families
We appreciate your interest and hope to assist you any way we can. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us at 610-642-2334.
Friends School of Haverford admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Friends School of Haverford does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs.