ADMISSIONS

THINKING   ABOUT   APPLYING   TO CRESTMONT?

Children of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to Crestmont.

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• To be considered for admission to Kindergarten, a child must be five years old by October 31st of their kindergarten year

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• Interested families must attend an Admissions event as part of the application process.

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• We offer rolling admissions between April-January for available spots in the current school year. Please email admissions@crestmontschool.org for more information.

VIRTUAL   SCHOOL   TOURS   AND    INFO   SESSIONS

​​We are happy to share what makes our school so special! Crestmont requires attendance at an Admissions event or a phone call with an Admissions team member before your application can be considered. This year, Crestmont is holding virtual Q&As, information sessions, and virtual live tours so prospective families can learn about our program, hear from teachers and staff, and have questions answered. In-person events will resume at a later date.

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• Take a peek at our outdoor classrooms!

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HOW   TO   APPLY

• Attend an Admissions event (required, see above)

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• Complete an admissions application online.

  • Applications for the 2021-2022 school year are due by Friday, January 22, 2021.

  • Pay the non-refundable application fee of $75 which can be paid online via PayPal.​

  • 5th-8th grade applicants include a copy of their child’s most recent progress report or report card

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• Complete an EBISA Teacher Recommendation Form (Downloads here: Kindergarten or Grades 1-8)

  • Fill out your portion, then ask your child’s current teacher to complete and return it directly to Crestmont Admissions at

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• Submit any outside educational assessments for your child (if applicable)
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• Complete a financial aid application by February 8 (if applicable)​​​

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• Attend a classroom visit (virtual) in February or March

  • Kindergarten applicants are scheduled in small groups to meet with teachers for 30 minutes via Zoom. The visits are scheduled on a Saturday morning in February and March. To be considered for admission to kindergarten, a child must be five years old by October 31st of their kindergarten year. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis.

  • Grade 1-8 applicants will participate in  virtual visit for your child to join our Humanities and our Math & Sciences classes via Zoom. Applicants will also meet with both teachers one-on-one.

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Crestmont's admissions dates aligns with those determined by East Bay Independent Schools Association (EBISA). We send admissions offers on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Families will then have until Thursday, March 25, 2021 to respond. Some families may be put on a waiting list and will be offered admission as openings occur. Applications submitted later in the year are evaluated on a rolling basis.

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Your child cannot be considered for admission until all required forms (see above) have all been received.

Still have questions?   Contact us at admissions@crestmontschool.org