Admission FAQs

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

• Is there an application deadline?

  Boulder Country Day uses a rolling admission policy. This means that we will continue to receive applications until our classes are filled.  While there is no deadline, we encourage early application to ensure there is a spot. To find out if there are spaces available, please contact the Office of Admission at info@bouldercountryday.org.

• Once I submit an application, what is the next step?

  For all grades, the Office of Admission will contact you to schedule a student assessment and a classroom shadow visit for your child. Shadow visits range in length depending on the age of the student but are required for all. Preschool hosts group playdates as well as individual shadows. Also, teacher recommendation forms from the current teacher are required for Kindergarten - 8th grade students and all preschool applicants who are already in daycare. Middle School requires two recommendations from the Math and English teachers. School records, and any test scores must also be submitted to complete the application file.

• Which grades require a student assessment?

  A shadow visit is required of all applicants. Academic assessments are required only for Kindergarten through 8th grade applicants.  

• What is evaluated in the student assessment?

  During its assessments, BCD is trying to determine if the applicant is ready for our learning environment and community. We want to ensure that if we admit the student, that they will thrive here. We assess each child's reading, writing, and math skills as well as various elements of social and emotional development. The goal is to assess "fit", both for BCD and the student.

• How long does the assessment take?

  Assessments vary in length by grade but range from 30-60 minutes and can be done via Zoom for families who live at a distance and cannot come to campus.

• When will I be notified if my child has been accepted?

  Because we work on a rolling basis, families will typically be notified within two weeks of their child's application completion and shadow visit/assessment.