Admission Process
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MSD Admission Process
We are thrilled to talk to families about Montessori School of Denver! You’ll find MSD’s Admission staff are friendly, available, and know the answer to just about any question you have about MSD! Your roadmap for our admission process is below – only 7 steps toward becoming a life-ready MSD graduate! Jump in and get started, and let us know if you have any questions!
MSD’s Admission Team: Jane Connard and Amy Carr
1. Inquire
The first step is to submit an Inquiry to help us learn more about your student and answer your questions. Click here to get in touch!
2. Visit Our Campus
A Montessori environment offers a unique educational experience that can only be truly appreciated by seeing it in action. Join us for an opportunity to visit the classrooms, explore outdoor learning spaces, and engage with teachers and students. Group tours will be held throughout the fall for 2025-2026 interest. Inquire today to learn about tour and Open House opportunities!
3. Apply Online
Have you visited MSD’s campus yet? The campus visit is an important part of the discovery process at MSD and gives us an opportunity to answer any initial questions you have before you apply. If you have not yet visited, please click here to submit an inquiry and schedule a tour or open house. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Submit an online application ($150 non-refundable fee). A member of the Admission Team will reach out with all next steps. Note: 6th – 8th Grade applicants must also complete the Supplementary Student Application. The application deadline for the first round of admission for the 2025-2026 school year is Friday, January 10, 2025. The application deadline for siblings of current MSD students is Friday, November 22, 2024. We require all families to visit our campus (Step 2) prior to applying.
4. Submit Required Documents
As part of the online application, you will be asked to provide additional documents. Upload birth certificate, video and additional materials as applicable. Students who currently attend another educational setting are asked to provide Transcripts and a Teacher Recommendation(s). Electronic transcript and recommendation requests can be sent directly from the online checklist to be shared with MSD. All documents must be received by Friday, February 14, 2025. Your student’s application will be considered complete once materials are provided and Steps 5-7 are finalized.
5: Virtual Parent/Guardian Chat
Parent/Guardian Chats must be completed by Friday, February 14, 2025. When you enroll your child at MSD, your family joins an amazing community of parents committed to a successful partnership between school and home. We value that relationship and therefore recognize the importance of getting to know you, as well as your child. A parent/guardian chat is required with a member of the Administrative team to learn more about your family. During this time, we are also available to answer questions regarding our educational philosophy, program hallmarks, logistics, and any other questions you may have.
6: Student Visit
Student visits are required for all applicants, except Toddlers. These visits allow prospective MSD students to participate in classroom activities and engage with materials, peers and teachers. Student visits vary in length according to their applied program and are scheduled accordingly. A member of the Admission Team will reach out to schedule your visit, and should be completed by Friday, February 14, 2025.
Note: Primary and Kindergarten Visit Day will be held the morning of Friday, Feb 7, 2025.
7: Notification Dates
Notifications will be sent after 4pm via email on the following dates:
- Toddler notification is Thursday, March 13, 2025.
- Primary through Fifth Grade notification is Friday, February 28, 2025.
- Middle School notification is Friday, February 21, 2025.
All deadlines above are for the first round of admission consideration. Afterward, we will continue to accept applications year-round based on space availability. Admission is never guaranteed.
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