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THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS AT GLADWYNE MONTESSORI

Begin a Journey of Lifelong Learning

At Gladwyne Montessori, our admissions process is more than just online forms or paperwork - it’s the beginning of a partnership. If you're excited to see the person your child will become, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

 

How to Apply

We understand that choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Our goal is to make the process supportive, clear, and personalized.

An important note about Infant-Toddler Admissions

Our Infant and Toddler programs are part of our school’s academic-year structure (September through May), designed to mirror the rhythm and purpose of a traditional school calendar.  This rich, engaging school-year experience that lays the foundation for a seamless transition into our Primary and Elementary programs.

We do not provide year round childcare that covers the summer months or other school holidays.

Key Admission Dates

  • December 1, 2025
    Application Deadline
     

  • December 1–15, 2025
    Admissions Committee Review
     

  • January 7, 2026
    Tuition Assistance Deadline
     

  • February 2, 2026
    Enrollment Offers Released
     

  • February 16, 2026
    Contracts & Deposits Due
     

  • April 2026
    Tuition Assistance Finalized

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Explore Our Programs

Infant & Toddler
(6 weeks – 3 years)

  • Warm, responsive environments nurture trust, movement, and early independence.
     

  • Low teacher-to-child ratios ensure personalized care and connection.
     

  • Sensory-rich spaces support language, motor, and social-emotional development.
     

  • Parent-Toddler classes available

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Primary and the
Capstone Kindergarten Year
(Ages 3 - 6)

  • Mixed-age classrooms foster independence, leadership, and collaboration.
     

  • Hands-on, self-paced learning builds deep concentration and confidence.
     

  • Foundational skills in math, literacy, and practical life are introduced through joyful, purposeful work.
     

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Elementary
(Grades 1-6)

  • Integrated, inquiry-based learning connects subjects through big ideas and real-world context.
     

  • Collaborative work and project-based learning build critical thinking and responsibility.
     

  • Respect for student choice fosters independence, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning.
     

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Gladwyne Montessori is a member of the Philadelphia Region Independent School Enrollment Consortium (PRISEC).

As part of our shared commitment to a fair and transparent admissions process for families exploring independent schools across the Greater Philadelphia region, PRISEC schools have agreed upon the following common admission process dates: 

  • Earliest Application Deadline: December 1
  • Earliest Notification Date: January 10 
  • Earliest Commitment Deadline: February 15

If you are asked to reply to an offer of enrollment or scholarship that does not align with these “no earlier than” process dates, or a personal family circumstance requires an exception to the above, here are the next steps: 

Call the school that is asking you to reply earlier than the agreed upon dates listed above and ask for an extension on your reply to their offer.  
If no extension is granted, call the other school(s) to which you have applied and ask for an exception and expedited review and/or decision.