Apply to Beginning and Lower School
It’s Not Too Late to Apply
Don’t miss your chance to become part of our vibrant learning community
We’re still welcoming applications for grades 1-5 for the 2025-26 school year. We’d love to see yours. If you are interested in applying, please contact Director of Enrollment, Jasmine Davidson at davidsonj@catlin.edu. Please note, financial assistance for 2025-26 is no longer available. Applications for the 2026-27 school year will open in September 2025.
Beginning and Lower School teachers from preschool to 5th grade work side-by-side with their students. They encourage conversation, reflection, and connection with others and the natural world. Students discover the joy of finding their own voice. We look forward to showing you what makes this learning experience extraordinary.
| Key dates for 2026-27 beginning & lower school applicants |
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| Applications for 2026-27 will open in September 2025. If you are interested in applying for 2025-26 please contact Director of Enrollment, Jasmine Davidson at davidsonj@catlin.edu. |
| December 19, 2025: Last day for 50% discount on $75 application fee (Early Eagle Discount). Waived for re-applicants |
| January 15, 2026: Beginning & Lower School (preschool - grade 5) priority application deadline |
| TBD: Visit & Play Day for applicants to preschool, kindergarten, and grade 1 |
| TBD: Visit Day for applicants to grades 2-5 |
| February 4, 2026: Financial assistance application deadline |
| March 6, 2026: Admission and financial assistance decisions delivered |
| March 18, 2026: Signed enrollment agreement & deposit deadline |
Application Checklists
We’ve created specific checklists for families as the requirements are slightly different for different ages. Note: These checklists reflect the regular admission timeline.
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Fee Waiver
To request a need-based application fee waiver, please complete the fee waiver request form.