Admissions Process

List of 5 items.

• Learn about Dwight-Englewood School

  We are pleased to offer a variety of opportunities for prospective families to learn more about our school, including both on-campus and virtual Open House events.

   

• Apply for Admission (Deadline: December 5, 2026)

  To apply: 
  

  1. Create an account on our application portal
  2. Submit application form and $75 fee
  3. Complete student interest form (Grades 5-11)

• Complete the Additional Steps (Deadline: January 15, 2027)

  See below for Lower and Middle & Upper School Division-specific application steps!

  Lower School  Campus Tour Virtual Parent Interview Student Visit Day (Preschool 3 to Grade 2) Student Campus Visit (Grade 3 to 5) Teacher Recommendation Counselor/Principal Recommendation School Transcript - most current and the prior two years, if applicable Standardized Testing Scores from ISEE or SSAT (Grade 5 only) Student Statement (Grade 5 only)

  
  

  Middle & Upper School: Campus Tour Student & Parent Virtual Interview Report cards from previous two years Grades from Fall 2026 Standardized Testing Scores (ISEE or SSAT) English Teacher Recommendation Math Teacher Recommendation Counselor/Principal Recommendation Student Essay

• Submit a Financial Aid Application, if desired (Deadline for applicant families: December 15, 2026)

  D-E uses Clarity for Financial Aid applications. Visit our “Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid” page for more information. 

• Family Notification and Reply Dates

  See below for Lower, Middle & Upper School Division-specific notification and reply dates!

  Lower School 

  
  

  Notification Date:

  February 3, 2027

  
  

  Reply Date:

  February 12, 2027
  
  Middle School 
  
  

  Middle School 

  
  

  Notification Date:

  February 3, 2027

  
  

  Reply Date:

  February 24, 2027

  
  Upper School 
  
  

  Notification Date:

  February 18, 2027

  
  

  Reply Date:

  March 11, 2027