How to Apply

List of 5 items.

• Early Childhood: PreSchool/PreKindergarten and Kindergarten

  Our Early Childhood Program, which consists of mixed age group PreSchool/PreKindergarten classes and Kindergarten classes, has a rolling admissions process until our class is at capacity.  Developmental screenings can be scheduled starting in mid-September of the year preceding the school year for which a student is applying.  Decisions will be made in a timely manner once all admissions application steps have been completed.  Please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Office with any questions you may have.
  
  Records and Recommendations: Have your child’s current school/daycare complete the forms listed below and send them directly to Hamden Hall.  Recommendations must be completed by a current teacher and an Administrator. 
  
  1. Student Evaluation 
  2. Principal/Administrator/Director Recommendation
  
  Parent Interview/Student Assessment: The applicant and their parent(s) will come to our campus for a developmentally appropriate screening and parent interview. The visit will last approximately 45 minutes.

• Grade 1

  Records and Recommendations: Have your child’s current school complete the forms listed below and send them directly to Hamden Hall. Transcripts or report cards sent must be current and official. Recommendations must be completed by current teacher(s) and an Administrator.
  1. Record Release
  2. Student Evaluation
  3. Principal/Administrator/Director Recommendation
  
  Parent Interview/Student Assessment: The applicant and their parent(s) will come to our campus for a developmentally appropriate screening and parent interview. The visit will last approximately 45 minutes.

• Grades 2 through 6

  Records and Recommendations: Have your child’s current school complete the forms listed below and send them directly to Hamden Hall. Transcripts or report cards sent must be current and official. Recommendations must be completed by current teacher(s) and an Administrator.
  1. Record Release
  2. Student Evaluation
  3. Principal/Administrator Recommendation
  
  Student Visit/Assessment: The applicant visits a classroom of their current grade with a student host, followed by an individual assessment in language arts and math. The visit will last approximately three hours.
  
  Parent Interview: After your child is settled in the classroom, we will meet for the parent interview to learn more about your child and family and to provide you with an opportunity to ask questions about Hamden Hall.

• Grades 7 through 12

  Records and Recommendations: Have your child’s current school complete the forms listed below and send them directly to Hamden Hall. Transcripts or report cards sent must be current and official. Recommendations must be completed by current teacher(s) and an Administrator.
  1. Record Release
  2. English Teacher Recommendation
  3. Math Teacher Recommendation
  4. Principal/Administrator Recommendation
  
  Testing: Register your child for testing. Hamden Hall administers the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) and the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). For additional information, contact the Office of Admissions.
  
  Interview: Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule an interview.  We will be offering in-person, as well as virtual interview options. 
  
  

  School Visit (recommended): Visiting opportunities are listed in the Admissions’ section of our website. Private tours can be scheduled by calling the Office of Admissions. 
  
  Character Skills Snapshot (recommended): Character and personal growth are an integral part of a Hamden Hall Country Day School education. Grades and test scores just don’t tell us the whole story of your child. The Character Skills Snapshot gives us richer holistic information and illuminates areas where we can help your child grow and thrive. Complete online at ssat.org/snapshot.

• International

  Testing: In addition to the grade-level requirements above, international students must submit an official TOEFL score report (using school code 3227).  Students applying to middle school can submit TOEFL or TOEFL JR. scores.
  
  Interview: Schedule an interview and tour, or contact the Office of Admissions to schedule an online interview.
  
  I-20: International students who are admitted to Hamden Hall are able to apply for an I-20/F-1 Visa.