Admissions

multicultural differenceWelcome!! Thank you for your interest in The Canterbury Episcopal School. Choosing a school is an important step for your family; please know that we want to help in every way that we can. Canterbury seeks families who value the benefits of a demanding, independent school education and are prepared to actively support their children through a collaborative educational process. Students are evaluated on the basis of school records, academic testing, interviews, and teacher recommendations. Extracurricular talents and interests are an integral component of the student’s admissions profile.

Click here to download an Admissions Application. (in PDF form)
Click here to download an Enrollment Contract. (in PDF form)

The Canterbury Episcopal School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, class, or religion in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid decisions, and other school-administered programs. The school strives to build a diverse community of learners.

An Admissions Checklist

Click here to download an Admissions Checklist.

Visit Canterbury: Campus Tours are offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-10:30 AM and Wednesday at 1:00 PM. Appointments are not necessary. You may also call to set an appointment if these times are not convenient by contacting Libby Tadlock at 972-572-7200 ext. 106. A visit to the campus is one of the best ways for you to experience the unique warmth and beauty of the CES community.

Complete an inquiry form. We are happy to answer questions about Canterbury ’s program at particular grade levels of interest. You’ll find the inquiry form here, or you may wish to email our director of Admissions and Advancement, Libby Tadlock at tadlockl@thecanterburyschool.org

Prospective families may also choose to inquire over the telephone by calling the Canterbury school office at 972.572.7200.

Application: Complete an admissions application and send it to the Canterbury School Office along with the $150 application fee. Prospective families may request an application from tadlockl@thecanterburyschool.org or call us at 972.572.7200, or download the admissions application here .

Schedule Testing: Testing dates are scheduled in the spring. A personal essay or writing sample are part of the testing process. Late testing can be scheduled by appointment with Division Heads:
Lower School (Grades K-3) – Mr. Wilton Banks, banksw@thecanterburyschool.org or 972.572.7200 ext. 105
Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6) – Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzgerald, fitzgeralde@thecanterburyschool.org or 972.572.7200 ext. 154
Upper School (Grades 7-12) – Mr. Sandy Doerge, doerges@thecanterburyschool.org or 972.572.7200 ext. 149

Admissions Testing Dates:

  • Saturday, 1/23/2010
  • Saturday, 2/27/2010
  • Saturday, 4/10/2010

Student Visit and Interview: Prospective Students for 1st grade and higher are invited to visit for a half day attending classes and participating in school activities. While on campus, students will have an opportunity to visit with the division head.

Recommendations: For grade 2 and above Canterbury requires teacher recommendations that can be downloaded from the website or requested from the school by emailing Libby Tadlock at tadlockl@thecanterburyschool.org.

Records: The Record Release Authorization form may downloaded from the website and sent to the applicant’s school.

Questionnaires: Canterbury requires prospective students and their families in grades 4 and above to complete both the student questionnaire and the family questionnaire. These may be submitted along with the application.

Prospective families may download the teacher recommendation form, records release form, and questionnaires or request the forms from tadlockl@thecanterburyschool.org.

Decisions: The Canterbury Episcopal School has adopted a rolling admissions policy. When you have questions, please contact Libby Tadlock at : 972-572-7200 ext. 106. Canterbury will offer admission to qualified students whenever spaces are available; otherwise, qualified students will be placed in a waiting pool.