Process and Timelines

Inquiries regarding our application process are welcome throughout the school year. Please call the Admission Office to request more information or simply inquire online here.

How our Admission Process works:

The application process involves these 4 steps:

1. A scheduled school visit/tour by parents or guardians.

Call 301-365-1100, or email: admissions@theharborschool.org to set up a meeting. We can have our initial conversation via phone or video conference, and we can also schedule individual, in-person tours.

2. Submission of completed online application. A $65.00 application fee will be charged.

3. Submission of student transcripts and teacher recommendation forms, and other relevant records from prior school(s), if applicable. (Transcript Release Form). Teacher recommendations must be requested and submitted through the Blackbaud application portal.

4. A scheduled prospective student visit.

Application Dates and Deadlines for the 2027-2028 School Year

For Preschool admissions, acceptance is on a rolling basis.

For Junior Kindergarten through 3rd Grade, the application is due January 29, 2027, and all supporting documents, including financial aid application, are due by February 5, 2027 for the 2027-2028 school year.

In accordance with the guidelines of the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW):

  • Admission decision notification will be February 26, 2027.
  • Enrollment contract due date for new students is March 12, 2027. A deposit is required at time of contract signing. This is applied to tuition. Enrollment contracts become binding May 1, 2027.

Late applicants will be considered based upon availability. 

Announcements

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Accepting Applications for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 School Years! INQUIRE HERE
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