Apply to Renaissance School
Thank you for your interest in Renaissance School. Please note that applications are only accepted for grades 5 - 10 for this school only. We look forward to working with you and getting to know your family. In making our admission decisions, we consider the following and require:
- A completed application and application fee ($125)
- Click here for the online application
- A student's official transcript and current grade reports must be sent to our Admission Office directly from the school(s)
- Click here for the transcript request form
- Recommendations from a current English teacher, math teacher, and administrator
- These recommendations must be submitted directly by the school and teachers.
- Click here for the English teacher recommendation form
- Click here for the math teacher recommendation form
- Click here for the administrative recommendation form
- All applicants with a diagnosed learning difference applying to Renaissance School must submit full psychological educational testing and/or an IEP to the Admission Office as part of the application process. Applicants must also submit a "Release of Information" form that allows our school to call and speak with educational therapists or other identified specialists that have worked with the student so we can best determine if we are able to meet their accommodations.
- Click here to access the "Release of Information" form
Submitting Documents and Application Deadlines
Please submit any necessary documents using the following method:
Email:
Shannon Kitani, Assistant Director of Admission
Shannon Kitani, Assistant Director of Admission
*Please send files in PDF format
Admission Deadline Information
January 15th, 2021 is our Priority Application Deadline for the 2021-2022 school year, but rolling applications are still being accepted. The Admission Committee is unable to review applicants until all supporting documents are submitted.
- An online application must be filed by this date to receive an admission decision in March.
- Please note that all supporting documents (transcripts, testing, and recommendations must be received no later than January 15th, 2021.
Applications received after January 15th will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Financial Aid may not be available as priority is given to current families and applications received by the priority deadline.
Decision Notification timeline:
- March 5th Upper School notifications sent at 5:00 p.m. (Grades 9-10)
- Replies from families are due on March 15, 2021 by 12:00 PM
- March 12th Middle School notifications sent at 5:00 p.m. (Grades 5-8)
- Replies from families are due on March 22, 2021 by 12:00 PM
These dates are for applicants who meet the January 15th Priority Application Deadline.
All decisions will be sent by email.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Renaissance School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnic or national origin, religion, disability, gender, or sexual orientation in the administration of its admission and educational policies, financial aid program, or athletic and other school-administered programs.
Admission Forms
Contact The Admission Staff
Carol I. Bernstein
Associate Head of School for Enrollment
(310) 791-1101 ext. 148