Admissions Process

The Admission’s process at The Wyndcroft School is designed to help you get to know the school, our philosophy and curriculum as well as for our Director of Admissions to get to know you and your child. Our goal is to help you, the parent, make the very best possible decision for your child’s education. Together, we will work through the steps to ensure that Wyndcroft fits your needs and will be able to help your reach your goals for your child.

The Admissions Committee will review applications after the following process has been complete. Each of these steps must be completed before the Admission Committee can make a final decision regarding your child’s application. Please contact the Admission Office if you have any questions. You can contact us by email or our phone number is (610) 326-0544. We are here to help you.

Early Childhood, Pre-K and Kindergarten Applicants:

Parent interview - We ask parents to spend time with the Director of Admission at the school. This will enable us to get to know each other better.
Receipt of formal application and evaluation fees - Submit application and non-refundable fee of $50.00. This must be completed before your child’s visit.
Teacher evaluation - A readiness evaluation will be done here at school for EC, Pre-K, and K candidates.
School transcripts (if applicable) - At the time of the parent visit, you will receive a Request for Student Records form. This form enables the current school to release report cards and transcripts to us. Please fill out and sign the form and give it to your child’s current school. These records will be sent directly to us and kept confidential.
Student visit - All visits are for students who have formally applied. Early Childhood and Pre-K visits are preferred in February, March and April. Visits will last for approximately one hour. Pre-K requires a half-day visit.

Grades 1 -8 Applicants:

Parent interview - We ask parents to spend time with the admission staff at the school. This will enable us to get to know each other better.
Formal application - Submit application and non-refundable fee of $50.00. This must be completed before your child’s visit.
Student visit - All visits are for students who have formally applied. Grades K-8 requires a full day visit. During the day, the applicant can become more familiar with the school setting. A short reading, writing and math evaluation will be administered.
Teacher Recommendations. During the parent visit you will receive a Teacher Recommendation form. This form is to be turned into your child’s current school. The recommendation will then be sent directly back to us in the provided envelope and all information will be kept confidential.
Admission testing - Testing. The required testing procedures will be explained during the parent visit. A Wechsler Intelligence Test (WISC-IV) is required for entering grades 1 to 8. We can supply you with the names of certified psychologists and request that you schedule testing and arrange for the results to be sent directly to The Wyndcroft School
Official transcripts - Request for Student Records. At the time of the parent visit, you will receive a Request for Student Records form. This form enables the current school to release report cards and transcripts to us. Please fill out and sign the form and give it to your child’s current school. These records will be sent directly to us and kept confidential.

No matter what age your child is, upon acceptance you will be asked to complete an Enrollment Agreement, and provide the following:

Copy of Birth Certificate
Proof of citizenship and/or visa (if foreign born)
Custodial agreement (if parents are divorced)