Admissions and Financial Aid

The Willow School admits children who are capable of success in the school’s accelerated academic program. The school seeks children who are motivated, curious, inquisitive, responsible, and respectful toward themselves, others, and the world around them. Willow School children gain from, and contribute to, the school’s focus on the core virtues, learning in the process to be members of the school community and the larger communities in which they participate. They are motivated to engage in the school’s curriculum, and academically prepared to take full advantage of the school’s teaching and learning environment.

The Admissions Process

Admissions activity begins in the fall of the year prior to enrollment.  Parents may request an application packet or make an appointment to visit The Willow School by contacting the Admissions Office at 908-470-9500 x1015.  Personal tours, including classroom visits, are conducted during the school week.

To apply, please complete and return the application forms which are available from our office with a $75.00 non-refundable application fee (please make checks payable to The Willow School). Applications that are received on or before February 1st will be evaluated during the month of February, with notifications to be made in March. Applications received after February 1 will be considered to the extent that openings are available.  

Upon receiving your application, the Admissions Director will contact you to arrange for an assessment to determine your child’s readiness for The Willow School program.  In addition, Kindergarten Applicants will participate in a playgroup during the month of February.  Grade One to Grade Eight Applicants will spend the day in the grade in which they are currently enrolled. 

Willow seeks candidates who are curious, creative, and eager to learn.  Our goal is to make the admission process a positive one for each candidate and the family.

The Willow School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  It does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.