Admissions

Admissions Process

Admissions Updates

Our application for the 2027–28 school year is now available.
Click here to apply.

We invite you to register for a Campus Tour and Open House. An application is not required.

We offer separate tours for applicants.
*If you have already submitted an application, please register for tours & events directly through your application portal. 

Follow These Steps to Apply!

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

    See below for Lower and Middle & Upper School Division-specific application steps!
    Lower School 
    • Campus Tour
    • Parent Statement
    • Student Statement (Grade 5 only)
    • Parent Interview (virtual)
      *Please complete the Parent Statement and Student Statement (if applicable) before your interview.
    • Student Visit Day (Preschool 3 to Grade 2)
    • Student Campus Visit (Grade 3 to 5)
    • Report Cards - most current & prior two years, if applicable
    • Standardized Testing Scores ISEE or SSAT (Grade 5 only)
    • Teacher Recommendation
    • Counselor/Principal Recommendation

    Middle & Upper School:
    • Campus Tour
    • Parent Statement
    • Student Interest Form
    • Student & Parent Interview (virtual)
      *Please complete the Parent Statement, Student Interest Form, & Campus Tour before your interview.
    • Student Essay
    • Report cards from prior two years
    • Grades from Fall 2026
    • Standardized Testing Scores (ISEE or SSAT)
    • English Teacher Recommendation
    • Math Teacher Recommendation
    • Counselor/Principal Recommendation 
  • 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




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Mailing Address: 315 East Palisade Avenue Englewood, NJ 07631
gps: 81 Lincoln Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
201-227-3102 Email: Rolloa@d-e.org
Located in Englewood, New Jersey, Dwight-Englewood is a greater New York City area private school with a rigorous college prep curriculum for boys and girls in preschool through grade 12.