The deadline for submitting applications for the 2023-24 school year has now passed. However, we may have limited availability in certain grades. If you are interested in inquiring about openings in a specific grade, please reach out to our Admissions Office.

Preschool: preschooladmissions@dwight.edu
Grades K-8: k8admissions@dwight.edu
Grades 9-12: upperschooladmissions@dwight.edu

The application for the 2024-25 school year will open on September 1, 2023, and the deadline for submission for grades Pre-K-grade 12 will be December 1, 2023. The deadline for Preschool 2s and 3s applications will be January 15, 2024.

We welcome siblings and legacy families for admission, and appreciate their support of our mission and traditions. Because of the close connection that sibling and legacy families have with Dwight, these qualified applicants receive very careful consideration during the admissions process.

Dwight alumni with children applying to our preschool and kindergarten are eligible for early notification in our preschool 2s and kindergarten classes in accordance with ISAAGNY guidelines and notification dates. Early notification dates are posted in the Spring prior to the admissions season. Sibling early decision is awarded to applicants applying to our preschool 2s and kindergarten programs. Applicants are eligible if their sibling is currently enrolled at Dwight or was enrolled for a minimum of two years.

• Preschool 2s: Students who are 1.8 - 2.8 as of September 1 of the academic year.
• Preschool 3s: Students who are 2.9 -3.8 as of September 1 of the academic year.
• Preschool 4s: Students who turn four years old between September 1 - December 31 of the academic year.
• Pre-Kindergarten: Students should be four years old by September 1 of their Pre-K program school year.
• Kindergarten: Students should be five years old by September 1 of their kindergarten school year.

We look for students who are passionate about learning and can thrive in a rigorous academic setting. We seek to have a community of globally minded, innovative students who are interested in sharing their diverse talents and experiences. We value the importance of both character and academic background, and foster leadership through service learning.

Dwight has a long-standing commitment to its financial aid program, which allows students to have an independent school education regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. Eligibility for financial aid begins in kindergarten. Additional details about our financial aid program and the application process can be found on our Tuition & Financial Aid page. 

Dwight has a system of multi-level mentoring across all grades. Through our very personalized approach, we foster and cultivate the spark of genius in every child.

Admissions Policy