Admissions Philosophy

The Stanwich School seeks students that represent a cross-section of talents and endeavors. The school is interested not only in children with strong academic profiles, but also children who possess a wide array of talents. Therefore, candidates with special gifts or interests are closely considered by Stanwich.

The Stanwich School is a "family" school; as a co-educational institution, the school is eager to welcome siblings. Sibling applicants as well as staff/faculty children are given the opportunity to apply early and obtain an "early decision" on their application. They still complete the standard admissions process; however, their notification of acceptance is approximately two weeks earlier than the rest of the applicant pool.

The Stanwich School is committed to having a diverse student body. It tries to meet, within its means, the financial needs of students of deserving character and academic promise. The Stanwich School is a member of the School and Student Service (SSS), which assists schools in making financial aid decisions. An applicant for financial assistance should notify the Admissions Office when applying.

The Stanwich School is an exciting academic community and we hope to have the opportunity to share it with you. We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you better. For information on how to apply, please visit Admissions Process.

We are committed to making a Stanwich education affordable to all families who qualify. The Application process for financial aid is distinctly separate from Admissions.

The Stanwich School is committed to admitting children of any race, color, nationality, ethnic origin and religious preference.