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Admissions & Enrollment at Walden Center & School

We are currently accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year. We are also accepting rolling admissions for the 2025–2026 school year for all grades. Below is an overview of age eligibility, the admissions process, and key deadlines.

Age Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for enrollment, students must meet the following age requirements based on their birthdate:

For the 2025–2026 School Year:

  • Transitional Kindergarten (TK): Birthdate before September 1, 2021
  • Kindergarten (K): Birthdate before September 1, 2020

For the 2026–2027 School Year:

  • Transitional Kindergarten (TK): Birthdate before September 1, 2022
  • Kindergarten (K): Birthdate before September 1, 2021
2026–2027 Admissions Process

Step 1: Complete Inquiry Form & Create a Ravenna Account

  • Fill out the Inquiry Form and create a Ravenna account to access our admissions portal.
  • The portal allows you to view important dates, submit your application, and track your progress

Step 2: Sign Up for a Tour or Information Session

We encourage all prospective families to attend a tour or Information Session to learn more about Walden’s learning environment.

Video tours of a typical day at Walden are available upon request.

Weekday Tours (9:15 a.m. PST):

  • Sep 17, 2025
  • Sep 24, 2025
  • Oct 1, 2025
  • Oct 8, 2025
  • Oct 15, 2025
  • Oct 22, 2025
  • Oct 29, 2025
  • Nov 5, 2025
  • Nov 12, 2025
  • Nov 19, 2025
  • Nov 26, 2025 — No tour
  • Dec 3, 2025
  • Dec 10, 2025
  • Dec 17, 2025
  • Dec 24, 2025 — No tour
  • Dec 31, 2025 — No tour
  • Jan 7, 2026
  • Jan 14, 2026

Information Session:
 Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 1:30–2:30 p.m. PST

Missed the listed dates? Contact our Admissions Coordinator to schedule an individual visit.

Step 3: Complete an Application & Submit the $85 Fee

  • Applications are submitted through your Ravenna account.
  • A non-refundable application fee of $85 is required.
  • Homeschooled students: an adult or mentor who has worked academically with your child in a group setting may complete the form.

Application Deadlines:

  • Courtesy Deadline (siblings/early applicants): Friday, December 19, 2025
  • Final Application Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
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Step 4: Teacher Recommendation Form

  • Walden uses standard ISSFBA teacher recommendation forms.
  • Ask one of your child’s current teachers to complete the form before your child’s visit.
  • Homeschooled students: an adult or mentor who has worked academically with your child in a group setting may complete the form.
  • Parent section must be signed and dated before providing to the teacher.
  • Forms are confidential and facilitated via Ravenna.
  • Deadline: Courtesy deadline for early applicants; final submission no later than January 16, 2026.

Step 5: Complete the Financial Aid Application

SSS Code: 135669 | Online Fee: $60
Deadline: January 16, 2026

  • Submit the SSS Application online.
  • Complete the Walden Supplemental Financial Aid Form (attached) and upload to SSS.
  • Upload supporting documents for each parent, guardian, and current spouse:
    • 2025 W-2 and/or 1099 forms
      (If W-2 is not available, submit last 2025 paystub and upload W-2 when received.)
    • 2024 Federal Income Tax Returns and Schedules (all pages)

Award Notification: March 19, 2026 (via email)
Access the Financial Aid Application here

Questions? Contact Walden businessmanager@waldencenterschool.org

Step 6: Child Visit

  • Once your application is complete, instructions for the child visit will be sent.
  • TK & Kindergarten: Register through Ravenna (only for applications submitted by January 16). Late applicants will be contacted by the Admissions Coordinator.
  • 1st–6th Grade: Admissions Coordinator will schedule a school-day visit.
  • Note: Visits are for students only, but families may drop off their child on campus.

Step 7: Admissions Decisions

  • Decisions are sent via email on Thursday, March 19, 2026
  • Coordinated with all ISSFBA member schools.

Step 8: Enrollment Contracts & Payments

  • Enrollment contracts & non-refundable deposits: Due Thursday, March 26, 2026
  • First tuition payment: Due Friday, April 10, 2026

Questions? Contact:
Winona Alexander, Admissions Coordinator
📧 winona@waldencenterschool.org