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. Teacher Recommendation
  2. Principal/Administrator/Director Recommendation
  
  Developmental Screening: The applicant will come to our campus for a developmental screening that will last approximately 30 minutes.  Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions at this time.

• 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. Teacher Recommendation
  3. Principal/Administrator Recommendation
  
  Developmental Screening: The applicant will come to our campus for a developmental screening that will last approximately 30 minutes.  Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions at this time.

• Grades 2 through 5

  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. Teacher Recommendation
  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 two-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 6 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. Applicants for grade 6 will complete an assessment administered at Hamden Hall.  Applicants for grades 7-12 should register for the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) or the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). Hamden Hall is a testing center for both exams.  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 (optional): 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.  While the TOEFL is preferred, we also accept a Duolingo score.
  
  Interview: After an application is submitted, the Office of Admissions will be in touch to schedule an in-person or Zoom interview.
  
  I-20: International students who are admitted to Hamden Hall are able to apply for an I-20/F-1 Visa.