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1. Schedule a Tour. Whether through an open house event, scheduled tour, or virtual online visit, this important step allows parents and students to see the campus, experience classes, and meet other students and faculty. The visit helps families understand the school environment and begin to form a sense of fit with Carlisle School. It also provides an opportunity to ask questions and learn about programs and community life. 2. Complete the Application Form. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. An application must be submitted with an $85 application fee. This step initiates the admissions review and helps the school plan for the applicant pool. 3. Schedule a Student Visit and Assessment. Applicants are required to visit for a half or full day of classes in their current grade. An informal assessment, as well as a written assessment, will be performed during the visit. Formal assessment is required for Kindergarten and First Grade applicants; a separate appointment with the Admissions Office should be arranged for this testing. 4. Complete Student Evaluations. Preschool and Kindergarten applicants must submit a Parent Observation form and Teacher Recommendation (if available). Grades 1-12 require two General Evaluations from a teacher, guidance counselor, or principal/headmaster. Grades 6-12 must also submit Math Evaluation and English Evaluation forms and an Applicant Questionnaire. Parents must sign a confidentiality agreement and have the evaluations submitted in a sealed envelope by a school official. 5. Submit School Records. Complete the Records Release Form. School records must include all standardized test results and any other educational or psychological testing. Copies, not originals, are required. 6. Application Decision. The complete application packet is reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Families will be notified of admissions decisions. 7. Apply for Financial Assistance. For information on tuition and affordability, refer to the Tuition page. If applying for tuition assistance, indicate this choice on the application form. Students must first be accepted to Carlisle School before applying for financial aid.
The Carlisle School Foundation is part of the Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits (EISTC) program established by the Virginia Department of Education. As an approved scholarship foundation, The Carlisle School Foundation uses tax-credit-derived funds to offer scholarships to students who wish to attend private schools within the Commonwealth. Through tuition assistance, families who qualify may also be eligible for scholarship funding through The Carlisle Foundation.
Carlisle School is an independent college preparatory day school in Axton, Virginia, serving Pre-K through 12 with a campus of about 340 students. The school offers a bespoke curriculum alongside Advanced Placement and Honors courses, including 15 AP offerings and the AP Capstone Diploma program. Across divisions, Carlisle emphasizes hands-on, research-based learning and real-world applications, with a strong Upper School focus on Dual Enrollment and rigorous college preparation. The campus features a STEAM laboratory for Preschool through Fifth Grade and technology-enabled classrooms equipped with iPads and Apple TVs, plus a full-time counselor, on-site nurse, and a School Resource Officer for safety. World languages are taught through immersion in Early Childhood, with Spanish integrated in the Lower School. Notable programs include a robust arts and athletics culture, a Mentorship Program, and a track record of graduates gaining admission to four-year colleges. The school emphasizes class sizes and character development across programs.
