How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in Sidwell Friends!

Our application for the 2026-27 academic year will open in late August. 

Please check the website in August for updated information about the admission season. Events including tours and information sessions will be posted then.

We look forward to getting to know your family!

CREATE AN ACCOUNT AND STUDENT PROFILE ON RAVENNA

Sidwell Friends School uses the web-based admissions system Ravenna to manage the application process from start to finish. Unless otherwise stated, all steps in the application process occur in Ravenna.

SUBMIT FAMILY INFORMATION FORM

Once you’ve created your account in Ravenna, we suggest you complete this form on or soon after September 1. There is a $70 fee to apply. Children must be the required age by September 1, 2026 to apply: 4 for PK, 5 for Kindergarten, 6 for 1st grade, and 7 for 2nd grade.

SUBMIT CURRENT SCHOOL RECORDS/TRANSCRIPT

Submit the transcript release form to your child’s school authorizing it to send transcripts directly to Sidwell Friends School. (Not required of preK applicants.)

REQUEST TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Applications require a current teacher recommendation. We recommend sending the forms to teachers no earlier than November 1 so that they will have a chance to get to know your child before completing them.

ATTEND A STUDENT GROUP VISIT & ASSESSMENT

Once you have submitted your Family Information Form (step 2), your child will be assigned to an upcoming group visit assessment. Watch your email for information on your assigned date.

Sidwell Friends is a member of AISGW – Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington. Please see AISGW’s Statement to Applicants here.