Getting Started

For more information, contact us at admissions@westwoodschool.org or 972-239-8598.

Steps to Admission

Step One - Tour

We invite you to visit us at one of our admissions events or by scheduling a personal tour! Tours are available Monday-Friday mornings by appointment. Email admissions@westwoodschool.org or call 972-239-8598 to schedule your tour today.

Students entering 4th grade through 6th grade are welcome to join their parents on the tour. Students entering 7th grade through 12th grade are required to be present for the tour.

You can find more information about our upcoming admissions events here.

A tour is not required to submit an application, but we highly recommend that families visit Westwood to better understand our philosophy, culture, and community.

Step Two - Apply

Below are the different application packets for each level. The application packet includes any required records requests or teacher recommendation forms that should be given to your child’s current school and sent directly to admissions@westwoodschool.org.

Application Packets

Early Toddler (ages 12 months – 18 months)
Toddler and Primary (ages 18 months – 4 years old)
Kindergarten and Lower Elementary (Kindergarten – 3rd Grade)
Upper Elementary (4th-6th Grade)
Middle School (7th-8th Grade)
High School (9th-12th Grade)

Complete the application and send it to admissions@westwoodschool.org along with a family photo. There is a $125 application fee which can be paid via check or online payment. Please email us for instructions on how to pay online.

The 2024-2025 school year application deadline is January 29th, 2024.

Step Three - Visit Days (Kindergarten and up)

After all parts of your application are submitted (including teacher recommendations), we will contact you to schedule one or two visit days where your student will get to shadow a current Westwood student.

Step Four - Family Interview

Admission interviews are scheduled for January, February and future months as openings are available. The interview consists of a general discussion about the school, The Westwood Way, Montessori philosophy, and philosophy of the International Baccalaureate. Parents are invited to bring their questions. The interview will last approximately 60 minutes.

Toddler/Primary (12 months – 4 years)
Student will remain with their parents during the interview.

Kindergarten and older
Students will not be present for the interview (they will have their classroom visit days prior to the interview).

Important Admissions Dates

Applications Due – January 29th, 2024
Admissions Decisions Sent Home – March 15th, 2024

 

Although the majority of Westwood’s enrollment is done by March 1, the school accepts students year round based on availability.

The Westwood School has provided my child with the best possible educational environment. They have outdone themselves making us feel welcome and a vital part of their school community, and they truly go the extra mile to ensure that each child meets his/her educational potential. I couldn’t be happier.
— T. Chandler