Admission Process
Our admission process is designed to be transparent and supportive, informed by our Quaker values of integrity and community. GSFS welcomes applications from all families who believe that their student will grow and thrive in our engaging learning environment. We accept new students in Preschool through 8th grade and look forward to getting to know your child.
Please review the following steps in our admission process, and reach out to our admission team with any questions – or get started with your application today! We are still accepting applications for select grades for the 2026-2027 school year. Apply Online
| Admission PROCESS & TIMELINE | PRIORITY ADMISSION DEADLINE | STANDARD ADMISSION DEADLINE | |
| ONLINE APPLICATION | Complete our online application form. If applicable, complete the financial aid application form for students entering grades PK-8. | December 15 | January 15 |
| Teacher RECOMMENDATION | One recommendation from your child’s current lead teacher is required of all applicants. | December 15 | January 15 |
| Report Cards | Report cards from the previous and current school year (when available)are required for applicants to grades 1-8. | December 15 | January 15 |
| Student VISIT & Assessment | Applicants to grades PS-K join us for a morning playdate while applicants to grades 1-8 visit in a classroom. One-on-one assessments are completed during the visit. | December 15 | January 15 |
| Parent/ Caregiver Interview | The parent/caregiver interview can be in person or on zoom, by appointment, usually the same day as your child’s visit. | December 15 | January 15 |
| Admission Decision | You will be notified of the school’s decision regarding your child’s application for admission. | January 15 | February 15 |
| contract & enrollment deposit due | A signed contract and tuition deposit is required to secure your child’s spot at Greene Street for the following school year. Enrollment deposits are non-refundable. | February 15 | March1 |
Please note, missed deadlines may impact the school’s ability to admit your student.
Philadelphia Region Independent School Enrollment Consortium (PRISEC)
Greene Street Friends School is a member of the Philadelphia Region Independent
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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, 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:
1) Call the school that is asking you to reply earlier than the agreed upon dates above and ask for an extension on your reply to their offer.
2) 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.
