Steps to Admission
Step One - Tour or Attend an Admissions Event
We invite you to visit us at one of our admissions events or by scheduling a personal tour! Tours are available Monday-Friday mornings by appointment. Email admissions@westwoodschool.org or call 972-239-8598 to schedule your tour today.
Students entering 4th grade through 6th grade are welcome to join their parents on the tour. Students entering 7th grade through 12th grade are required to be present for the tour.
You can find more information about our upcoming admissions events here.
A tour is not required to submit an application, but we highly recommend that families visit Westwood to better understand our philosophy, culture, and community.
Step Two - Apply
Ready to apply? Go to westwoodschool.org/inquire to submit an inquiry. Once you complete the form, you will receive an email within one business day with instructions on how to login to your admissions portal and access your admissions checklist, which details all of the remaining steps to admission, including your application and any necessary paperwork or recommendations.
If you already have an account, go to westwoodschool.myschoolapp.com to login and continue completing your admissions checklist.
There is a $150 application fee.
The 2025-2026 school year application deadline is January 10th, 2025.
Step Three - Visit Days (Kindergarten and up)
After all parts of your application are submitted (including teacher recommendations), we will contact you to schedule one or two visit days where your student will get to shadow a current Westwood student.
Step Four - Family Interview
Admission interviews are scheduled for January, February and future months as openings are available. The interview consists of a general discussion about the school, The Westwood Way, Montessori philosophy, and philosophy of the International Baccalaureate. Parents are invited to bring their questions. The interview will last approximately 60 minutes.
Toddler/Primary (12 months – 4 years)
Student will remain with their parents during the interview.
Kindergarten and older
Students will not be present for the interview (they will have their classroom visit days prior to the interview).
Important Admissions Dates
Applications Due – January 10th, 2025
Admissions Decisions Sent Home – March 14th, 2025
Although the majority of Westwood’s enrollment is done by March, the school accepts students year round based on availability.