Beginning School - Lower School Education At Catlin Gabel

Application Deadline

Beginning & Lower School applications for 2021-22 are due January 21, 2021. To request a need-based application fee waiver, please complete this form.

Application Checklists

We’ve created specific checklists for families as the requirements are slightly different for different ages.

PRESCHOOL

To be eligible for preschool, children must be at least 4 years old by September 1.

Parent/Guardian Engagement

Create an Admission Account by completing an inquiry form*

Register for a Virtual Beginning & Lower School (BLS) Event

There are several opportunities throughout the fall and early winter for you to get to know our programs and community.

Connect with Catlin: October Open House Events
BLS Information Session: Thursday, December 10, 4-5:00 p.m.
BLS Information Session: Thursday, January 7 2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Register for a Virtual Tour or Zoom Conversation*

Register for select dates through your admission portal account. Please choose one of the following:

Guided Virtual Tour and Conversation: Connect with the enrollment director
Conversation: For families who are familiar with Catlin Gabel, a conversation with the enrollment director
Q&A Drop-in Sessions: Offered weekly throughout the fall

Application Process

All of the steps below are completed through your admission portal account.

Pay Application Fee*

$75 application fee; 50% discount if application is received on or before December 17, 2020 (non-refundable).

Submit Online Forms*

Family Information Forms
Questions for Parents/Guardians Form
Complete required items in Candidate Profile

Send Teacher Evaluation (if applicable, after November 1)*

Student Visit*

In place of an in-person student visit, this year each application will request ‘video snapshots’ of each applicant engaged in different activities. More information about this virtual ‘student visit’ will be shared later this fall.

Please Note: All required items are marked with an asterisk (*).

Download the Preschool Application Checklist (PDF)

KINDERGARTEN

To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be at least 5 years old by September 1.

Parent/Guardian Engagement

Create an Admission Account by completing an inquiry form*

Register for a Virtual Beginning & Lower School (BLS) Event

There are several opportunities throughout the fall and early winter for you to get to know our programs and community. Please choose one of the following:

Connect with Catlin: October Open House Events
BLS Information Session: Thursday, December 10, 4-5:00 p.m.
BLS Information Session: Thursday, January 7 2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Register for a Virtual Tour or Zoom Conversation*

Register for select dates through your admission portal account. Please choose one of the following:

Guided Virtual Tour and Conversation: Connect with the enrollment director
Conversation: For families who are familiar with Catlin Gabel, a conversation with an admission director
Q&A Drop-in Sessions: Offered weekly throughout the fall

Application Process

All of the steps below are completed through your admission portal account.

Pay Application Fee*

$75 application fee; 50% discount if application is received on or before December 17, 2020 (non-refundable).
We will waive the application fee for those who applied to Catlin Gabel for ’20-21 and who re-apply for ’21-22 by the Early Eagle deadline of Dec. 17, 2020. Visit the Admission Portal to start your ’21-22 application

Submit Online Forms*

Family Information Forms
Questions for Parents/Guardians Form
Complete required items in Candidate Profile

Send Teacher Evaluation (if applicable, after November 1)*

Student Visit*

In place of an in-person student visit, this year each application will request ‘video snapshots’ of each applicant engaged in different activities. More information about this virtual ‘student visit’ will be shared later this fall.

Please Note: All required items are marked with an asterisk (*).

Download the Kindergarten Application Checklist (PDF)

LOWER SCHOOL: 1ST-5TH GRADE

Parent/Guardian Engagement

Create an admission account by filling out an inquiry form*

Register for a Virtual Beginning & Lower School (BLS) Event

There are several opportunities throughout the fall and early winter for you to get to know our programs and community. Please choose one of the following:

Connect with Catlin: October Open House Events
BLS Information Session: Thursday, December 10, 4-5:00 p.m.
BLS Information Session: Thursday, January 7 2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Register for a Virtual Tour or Zoom Conversation (required for applicants to 1st and 2nd grades).

Register for select dates through your admission portal account. Please choose one of the following:

Guided Virtual Tour and Conversation: Connect with the enrollment director
Conversation: For families who are familiar with Catlin Gabel, a conversation with the enrollment director
Q&A Drop-in Sessions: Offered weekly throughout the fall

Note: Applicants to 3rd-5th grade will be required to tour if their student is invited to a virtual student meeting.

Application Process

All of the steps below are completed through your admission portal account.

Pay Application Fee*

$75 application fee; 50% discount if application is received on or before December 17, 2020 (non-refundable).
We will waive the application fee for those who applied to Catlin Gabel for ’20-21 and who re-apply for ’21-22 by the Early Eagle deadline of Dec. 17, 2020. Visit the Admission Portal to start your ’21-22 application

Submit Online Forms*

Family Information Forms
Questions for Parents/Guardians Form
Complete required items in Candidate Profile
Writing Sample (applicants to 3rd-5th grade)

Send Teacher Evaluation, after November 1*

Request School Records*

2020-21 required for all applications, grades 1-5
2019-20 required for all applications, grades 2-5
2018-19 required for all applications, grades 3-5

Student Visit*

In place of an in-person student visit, this year each application will require ‘video snapshots’ of each applicant engaged in different activities. More information about this virtual ‘student visit’ will be shared later this fall.

Student Meeting*

Select applicants to 3rd through 5th grade (with complete applications) will be invited to participate in a virtual meeting the first week of February.

Please Note: All required items are marked with an asterisk (*).

Download the Lower School Application Checklist (PDF)

Other KEY ADMISSION DATES
December 17, 2020: Last day for 50% discount $75 application fee (Early Eagle Discount)
January 21, 2021: Financial assistance application deadline
March 5, 2021: Admission and financial assistance decisions delivered
March 17, 2021: Signed enrollment agreement & deposit due

Quick Facts

Preschool (PDF) Kindergarten (PDF) Lower School (PDF)

Beginning and Lower School

Application Deadline

Application Checklists

PRESCHOOL

Parent/Guardian Engagement

Create an Admission Account by completing an inquiry form*

Register for a Virtual Beginning & Lower School (BLS) Event

Register for a Virtual Tour or Zoom Conversation*

Application Process

Pay Application Fee*

Submit Online Forms*

Send Teacher Evaluation (if applicable, after November 1)*

Student Visit*

Please Note: All required items are marked with an asterisk (*).

KINDERGARTEN

Parent/Guardian Engagement

Create an Admission Account by completing an inquiry form*

Register for a Virtual Beginning & Lower School (BLS) Event

Register for a Virtual Tour or Zoom Conversation*

Application Process

Pay Application Fee*

Submit Online Forms*

Send Teacher Evaluation (if applicable, after November 1)*

Student Visit*

Please Note: All required items are marked with an asterisk (*).

LOWER SCHOOL: 1ST-5TH GRADE

Parent/Guardian Engagement

Create an admission account by filling out an inquiry form*

Register for a Virtual Beginning & Lower School (BLS) Event

Register for a Virtual Tour or Zoom Conversation (required for applicants to 1st and 2nd grades).

Application Process

Pay Application Fee*

Submit Online Forms*

Send Teacher Evaluation, after November 1*

Request School Records*

Student Visit*

Student Meeting*

Please Note: All required items are marked with an asterisk (*).

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