Application Process
We enroll students throughout the school year. Applicants for the 2024-25 school year will still be considered.
Total time estimate for all of the following steps to enrollment is 2 – 4 weeks, depending on the availability of both your family and our faculty for interviews and school visits. We strive to accommodate your schedule and ensure a smooth process, aiming for a timely decision.
Need more information?
The Admissions Team is here to help you through every step of the admissions process. Please do not hesitate to contact us with general questions.
1. Sign Up for a Tour or Open House
To learn more about our programs or to begin the admissions process, we encourage you to sign up for a tour or Open House. If you have any questions after your visit, please feel free to contact admissions office.
2. Submit Application Form and Pay Application Fee
Applications can be submitted any time. A confirmation will be sent within two business days.
We use a web based system for our applications, called TADS. A profile will need to be created for each child you wish to enroll. Eastside Community School utilizes TADS for:
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Applications
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Tuition & Fees
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Registration
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Financial Aid
3. Request Teacher Questionnaire and Transcripts
If your child is currently attending another program, please have your current school complete the applicable forms from the list below and send them to Eastside Community School. Instructions included in each form.
4. Family Interview with ECS Faculty
Once we receive your Application Form, Teacher Questionnaire, Transcripts (if applicable), and Application Fee, we will contact you for a Family Interview with faculty.
Interviews are typically scheduled within one week after the application and evaluation are submitted.
5. Student Visit (Grades Only)
Following a successful Family Interview, eligible applicants to grades 2-8 will have an opportunity to schedule a visit (up to three days) and attend classes with their prospective teacher and peers.
Visits occur Monday through Wednesday, typically scheduled for the week following the interview.
6. Acceptance
Acceptance notifications will be emailed within one week of the Family Interview and/or visit. Confirm your admission by completing your Enrollment Agreement within two weeks of the date on your acceptance notification.