St. Michael's Episcopal School

Step 1: Application

The time to apply for the 2025-26 school year is fall 2024. Applications must be submitted by DECEMBER 1, to be considered in our first round of admission decisions. All requirements for the admission process must be completed by FEBRUARY 1. Applications will continue to be accepted through the spring with decisions continuing on a rolling basis as space permits. Fee: $50 non-refundable.

Application for the 2025-26 school year is now live. We look forward to getting to know your child and family!

Kindergarten Admissions Checklist-Printable

Step 2: WPPSI-IV Testing

The WPPSI-IV (Wechsler Preschool & Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition) is an individual assessment, administered by a trained and licensed psychologist, that measures the cognitive abilities of young children. Testing may be scheduled through St. Michael’s beginning in October, for a fee of $150*, at another participating independent school, or privately through a practitioner of your choosing (list below). Please complete the required Testing Preference Form to the right, indicating where you wish to have your child tested.

*Note: WPPSI testing administered at St. Michael’s, includes the testing and a review of the results with Admissions staff. A written report will not be provided. Testing administered privately includes the testing, a consultation with the psychologist, and a copy of the full written report.

Testing Providers List
Learn about the WPPSI-IV

Step 3: Release Form & Common School Report

The Common School Report is required as part of the Kindergarten admission process. The form will be available for you to print and give to your child’s teacher on December 6. In the meantime, please complete and sign the Release Form to the right.

The Common School Report is a shared form used by a consortium consisting of the following schools: Collegiate School, Good Shepherd Episcopal School, Richmond Montessori School, St. Catherine’s School, St. Christopher’s School, St. Michael’s Episcopal School, and The Steward School.

Step 4: Readiness Testing

Readiness testing is done at St. Michael’s in January. This assessment allows your child to meet individually with one of our kindergarten teachers and demonstrate his or her Pre-K skills. Registration Information TBA

Step 1: Application

The recommended application deadline for Grades 1-5 is February 1. Initial decisions are made after February 14, space permitting. Decisions will continue throughout the spring and summer on a rolling basis as space permits.Fee: $50 non-refundable.

We look forward to getting to know your child and family!

Grades 1-5 Admissions Checklist-Printable

Step 2: WISC-V Testing

The WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition) is an individual assessment, administered by a trained and licensed psychologist, that measures cognitive abilities of children. Testing may be scheduled through St. Michael’s beginning in October, for a fee of $150*, at another participating independent school, or privately through a practitioner of your choosing (list below). Please complete the required Testing Preference Form to the right, indicating where you wish to have your child tested.

*Note: A candidate should not be scheduled to take the individual test more than one time. WISC testing administered at St. Michael’s, includes the testing and a review of the results with Admissions staff. A written report will not be provided. Testing administered privately includes the testing, a consultation with the psychologist, and a copy of the full written report.

Testing Providers List
Learn about the WISC-V

Step 3: Student Visit Day and Academic Assessment

Our team will work with your family to schedule a visit for your child. These visits typically start at the beginning of January. During this all-day visit, your child will be matched with a student host and have the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a St. Michael’s student, and learn more about the School. Your child will also complete a grade-level academic assessment as part of the visit.

Step 4: Transcripts and Teacher Recommendation

Report cards, standardized test scores, teacher recommendations, and an immunization form are required as part of the application. St. Michael’s will contact your child’s current school in December to obtain these documents. Please complete and sign the required Transcript Release Form to the right.

Step 1: Application

The time to apply for the 2025-26 school year is fall 2024. Applications must be submitted by JANUARY 25 in order to be considered in our first round of admission decisions. Applications will continue to be accepted through the spring and summer with decisions continuing on a rolling basis as space permits. Fee: $50 non-refundable

Application for the 2025-26 school year is now live. We look forward to getting to know your child and family!

Middle School Admissions Checklist-Printable

Step 2: WISC-V Testing

The WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition) is an individual assessment, administered by a licensed psychologist, that measures cognitive abilities. Testing may be scheduled through St. Michael’s beginning in October, for a fee of $150*, at another participating independent school, or privately through a practitioner of your choosing (list below). Please complete the required Testing Preference Form to the right, indicating where you wish to have your child tested.

*Note: WISC testing administered at St. Michael’s, includes the testing and a review of the results with Admissions staff. A written report will not be provided. Testing administered privately includes the testing, a consultation with the psychologist, and a copy of the full written report.

Testing Providers List
Learn about the WISC-V

Step 3: Student Visit Day and Academic Assessment

Our team will work with your family to schedule a visit for your child. These visits typically start at the beginning of January. During this all-day visit, your child will be matched with a student host and have the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a St. Michael’s student, and learn more about the School. Your child will also complete a grade-level academic assessment as part of the visit.

Step 4: Transcripts and Teacher Recommendation

Report cards, standardized test scores, teacher recommendations, and an immunization form are required as part of the application. St. Michael’s will contact your child’s current school in December to obtain these documents. Please complete and sign the required Transcript Release Form to the right.