Admissions and Financial Aid

The Willow School admits children who are capable of success in the school’s accelerated academic program. The school seeks children who are motivated, curious, inquisitive, responsible, and respectful toward themselves, others, and the world around them. Willow School children gain from, and contribute to, the school’s focus on the core virtues, learning in the process to be members of the school community and the larger communities in which they participate. They are motivated to engage in the school’s curriculum, and academically prepared to take full advantage of the school’s teaching and learning environment.

The Admissions Process

Admissions activity begins in the fall of the year previous to enrollment. Parents and students may make an appointment to visit The Willow School at any time by contacting Annette Worthington at 908-470-9500. To apply, please complete and return the application forms which are available from our office with a $75.00 non-refundable application fee (please make checks payable to The Willow School).

Upon receiving your application, The Willow School will call to arrange for a parent and child visit and a child assessment. Please feel free to call us if you wish, to determine if we have received your application and payment.

There are two separate visitation times for applicants to Kindergarten through Grade Five. The first visit will include the applicant and the parents. During this scheduled visit, the parents will meet with a school administrator while the applicant meets with an admissions counselor. This session will allow you and your child to learn about our school, and it will allow us to conduct an initial assessment of your child’s readiness for The Willow School. This session generally lasts about one hour.

The second visitation for all kindergarten applicants will include the child in a group session for approximately one hour. Applicants for all other grades will include a weekday morning visitation in the classroom.