Admissions Process

Complete the online application through your Admissions Portal. The checklist will guide you through required forms, documents, and next steps. 

Applicants for junior kindergarten must turn four years old by December 31, 2025, to apply for the 2026–27 school year.

Application Deadlines for the 2026–27 School Year
Note: A $100 fee is required as part of your child's application.
JK and K: December 31, 2025
Grades 1–12: January 15, 2026

Entrance tests are one of the many tools we use to help ensure the best placement for each student. 

• Grades JK–4
  In the Charlotte region, a number of qualified psychologists offer standardized screening assessments for younger applicants. These tests need to be scheduled directly with the psychologist. Read the 2026–27 Charlotte Area Independent Schools (CAIS) brochure.
• Grades 5–12
  Older applicants are asked to take the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE), a standardized admissions test for students in upper grades. The ISEE measures verbal and quantitative ability, mathematics skills, reading comprehension, and writing skills. Complete testing details are on the ISEE website.
• International Students
  International applicants are asked to take the TOEFL test to measure the ability to use and understand the English language. Please visit TOEFL for more information.

Each applicant meets with a grade-appropriate member of our faculty. This is a chance for us to get to know your child—their academic readiness, interests, curiosity, character, and unique qualities—and for your child to learn more about Country Day.

Provide teacher recommendations and academic records (based on your child’s grade level). Your personalized checklist on the Admissions Portal will outline exactly what’s needed.

Your Admissions Portal is your go-to resource throughout the process. Check in often to keep up with important dates, deadlines, and next steps.