Applying to Haverford

Choosing the right school for your son is very important. We urge you to take the time to investigate your options and decide as a family what will be best for him. This is a “self-managed” process of communication, a dialogue between the School and your family, and we are committed to making it as pleasant and informative as possible. Use the tabs below to learn more.

The Admissions Process: Overview

Entry Level Grades

Our entry level grades are Junior Kindergarten, 5th, 6th, and 9th grades. We may also have a few openings in Kindergarten.

All other grades have openings ONLY through attrition.

How to Apply

Completing the application begins our formal dialogue to decide if Haverford is the right match for your son. You may apply online or download, complete, and submit a printable copy of our application (see the 'Forms & Downloads' tab above). If you choose to download the application, please return it to us with a check for $50.

Visiting Us

We enjoy meeting families and talking about Haverford; especially discussing your son. Please call the Admissions Office to arrange a visit. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss your hopes for your son and how we can best meet his needs.

Building Your File

Your son’s admissions file will consist of:

  • Thoughts you’ve shared with us about your son
  • Your son’s application
  • Teacher recommendations
  • School records
  • Independent School Entrance Examination – grades 6-12   (Learn more and register for the ISEE here)
  • All students for whom English is not their first language are required to take the TOEFL test and earn a score of 100 or greater (Learn more and register for the TOEFL here). In addition to the TOEFL test, a Skype interview must be conducted with the student applicant.
Making Decisions

You and your son will be deciding where he will thrive. At the same time, experienced teachers and administrators at Haverford will carefully evaluate your son’s file. We enroll only boys who we believe will enjoy and be enriched by their Haverford experience. We urge you to call us at any time to help in your family deliberations.

Timing it Right

The sooner you apply, the sooner we may begin the evaluation process. We enroll the majority of new students in junior kindergarten, 5th, 6th, and 9th grades. In other grades, we cannot predict how many openings will occur. Accordingly, when the file is complete and an admissions decision is made, we will give you a clear assessment of the enrollment picture in your son’s grade.

Keeping in Touch

We encourage you to let us know your thoughts and to ask questions as they occur. Your feedback will help us do a better job of serving you. Please let us know your decision as soon as you can; there are far more applicants than openings in most of our grades, and the sooner we are aware of your decision, the sooner we can inform other families about their options. We always look forward to hearing from you.

Status Report

In order to be considered for admission into The Haverford School, your son’s application file must be complete. For your convenience, we have included a link below enabling you to check on the status of your son’s file at any time. You may also contact our office to check on your son's status.

Check the Status of My Son’s Application

Applying to JrK & K

Note: All forms mentioned on this page can be found on the Forms & Downloads tab above.

The Application Form

You may apply online or download and submit a printable copy of our application. There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee. This must be received by the Admissions Office before your visit and your son’s visit.

The Parent Visit

You will spend time with an Admissions Director, tour the campus, ask questions, and tell us about your son. This will enable us to get to know each other better.

The Student Visit

Scheduling your son’s visit occurs during the parent visit. Your son’s visit will be scheduled for a Tuesday or Thursday morning from 8:30-10:30 a.m. beginning Nov. 1. Appropriate attire is a shirt with a collar (plain, button-down, polo, or turtleneck), dress-type pants or shorts, and sneakers.

Testing

A standardized test will be administered during your son’s visit.

School Records

The Request for Student Records Form enables your son’s current school to release his records to Haverford. Please fill out and sign the upper portion of this form and give it to your son’s current school. It will be sent directly back to us and kept confidential. This form should be sent back to Haverford by Jan. 6.

Teacher Recommendation

Give the Confidential Common Recommendation Form to your son’s current school. The recommendation will be sent directly back to us, and all information will be kept confidential. By signing the form, you accept the confidentiality agreement. Please do not submit the recommendation form to the teacher until Nov. 15. This form should be sent back to Haverford by Jan. 6.

Notification

A committee of experienced teachers and administrators will determine if our school is a good match for your son. In some circumstances, we may recommend summer work or other preparation. Whatever the outcome, we welcome your calls and questions because the well-being of your son is of primary concern to all of us. We do our best to admit boys who will thrive in our learning environment. We are also happy to suggest alternatives if we do not feel that our school is the correct match for your son.

Tuition Assistance

Admission to The Haverford School is determined without reference to financial need. If you desire information about tuition assistance, we will provide the materials necessary to apply for a grant. New applicants to The Haverford School who are seeking tuition assistance are asked to fill out the Request for Tuition Assistance Form. Grants are awarded solely on the basis of a family’s financial need and subsequent to your son’s acceptance and enrollment. You must abide by the given deadlines in order to receive a grant.

Applying to Grades 1-5

Note: All forms mentioned on this page can be found on the Forms & Downloads tab above.

The Application Form

You may apply online or download and submit a printable copy of our application. There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee. This must be received by the Admissions Office before your visit and your son’s visit.

The Parent Visit

You will spend time with an Admissions Director, tour the campus, ask questions, and tell us about your son. This will enable us to get to know each other better.

The Student Visit

Scheduling the student visit occurs during the parent visit.

Students applying to grade 1 may visit any day from 8:30-11:30 a.m., beginning in December.

For students applying to grades 2-5, we require a full-day visit from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., beginning in October, so your son can get to know us and become familiar with the school setting. Reading, writing, and math evaluations will be administered. Lunch is provided, or he may bring a lunch.

Appropriate attire is a shirt with a collar (plain, button-down, polo, or turtleneck), dress-type pants or shorts, and sneakers.

Testing

For grades 1-5, we require the WISC-IV (Wechsler Intelligence Test). Parents schedule testing with a certified psychologist and arrange for the results to be sent directly to The Haverford School. The cost is covered by the parent. Test results should be sent to Haverford by Jan. 6.

School Records

The Request for Student Records Form enables your son’s current school to release his records to Haverford. Please fill out and sign the upper portion of this form and give it to your son’s current school. It will be sent directly back to us and kept confidential. This form should be sent back to Haverford by Jan. 6.

Teacher Recommendation

Give the Confidential Common Recommendation Form to your son’s current school. The recommendation will be sent directly back to us, and all information will be kept confidential. By signing the form, you accept the confidentiality agreement. Please do not submit the recommendation form to the teacher until Nov. 15. This form should be sent back to Haverford by Jan. 6.

Notification

A committee of experienced teachers and administrators will determine if our school is a good match for your son. In some circumstances, we may recommend summer work or other preparation. Whatever the outcome, we welcome your calls and questions because the well-being of your son is of primary concern to all of us. We do our best to admit boys who will thrive in our learning environment. We are also happy to suggest alternatives if we do not feel that our school is the correct match for your son.

Tuition Assistance

Admission to The Haverford School is determined without reference to financial need. If you desire information about tuition assistance, we will provide the materials necessary to apply for a grant. New applicants to The Haverford School who are seeking tuition assistance are asked to fill out the Request for Tuition Assistance Form. Grants are awarded solely on the basis of a family’s financial need and subsequent to your son’s acceptance and enrollment. You must abide by the given deadlines in order to receive a grant.

Applying to Grades 6-8

Note: All forms mentioned on this page can be found on the Forms & Downloads tab above.

The Application Form

You may apply online or download and submit a printable copy of our application. There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee. This must be received by the Admissions Office before your visit and your son’s visit.

The Parent Visit

You will spend time with an Admissions Director, tour the campus, ask questions, and tell us about your son. This will enable us to get to know each other better.

The Student Visit

Please call the Admissions Office at 610-642-4583, x1315 to reserve a date for your son’s visit.

For students applying to grade 6, we require a full-day visit from 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., beginning in October, so your son can get to know us and become familiar with the school setting. Reading, writing, and math evaluations will be administered. Lunch is provided, or he many bring a lunch. Appropriate attire is a shirt with a collar (plain, button-down, polo, or turtleneck), dress-type pants or shorts, and sneakers.

For students applying to grades 7 and 8, we require a full-day visit from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., beginning in October, so your son can get to know us and become familiar with the school setting. An English writing sample will be administered. Lunch is provided, or he may bring a lunch. Appropriate attire is a blazer (some are available in the Admissions Office), tie, dress-type pants, and shoes (no sneakers).

Testing

For students applying to grades 6-8, we require the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Click here to learn more and register for the ISEE.

Test results are to be sent directly to The Haverford School. We may request further testing; details will be given to you during your visit. Testing costs are covered by the parent. Test results should be sent to Haverford by Jan. 6.

School Records

The Request for Student Records Form enables your son’s current school to release his records to Haverford. Please fill out and sign the upper portion of this form and give it to your son’s current school. It will be sent directly back to us and kept confidential. This form should be sent back to Haverford by Jan. 6.

Teacher Recommendations
We require recommendations from your son’s current English and math teachers. Please give the Confidential Common Recommendation Form to your son’s current English and math teachers. Their recommendations will be sent directly back to us, and all information will be kept confidential. By signing the forms, you accept the confidentiality agreement. Please do not submit the recommendation forms to your teachers until Nov. 15. These forms should be sent back to Haverford by Jan. 6.
 
Notification

A committee of experienced teachers and administrators will determine if our school is a good match for your son. In some circumstances, we may recommend summer work or other preparation. Whatever the outcome, we welcome your calls and questions because the well-being of your son is of primary concern to all of us. We do our best to admit boys who will thrive in our learning environment. We are also happy to suggest alternatives if we do not feel that our school is the correct match for your son.

Tuition Assistance

Admission to The Haverford School is determined without reference to financial need. If you desire information about tuition assistance, we will provide the materials necessary to apply for a grant. New applicants to The Haverford School who are seeking tuition assistance are asked to fill out the Request for Tuition Assistance Form. Grants are awarded solely on the basis of a family’s financial need and subsequent to your son’s acceptance and enrollment. You must abide by the given deadlines in order to receive a grant.

Applying to Grades 9-12

Note: All forms mentioned on this page can be found on the Forms & Downloads tab above.

The Application Form

You may apply online or download and submit a printable copy of our application. There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee. This must be received by the Admissions Office before your visit and your son’s visit.

The Parent Visit

You will spend time with an Admissions Director, tour the campus, ask questions, and tell us about your son. This will enable us to get to know each other better.

The Student Visit

Please call the Admissions Office at 610-642-4583, x1315 to reserve a date for your son’s visit.

For students applying to grades 9-12, we require a full-day visit, beginning in October, as follows:

  • Tuesday and Friday, from 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
  • Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

This visit will allow your son to get to know us and become familiar with the school setting. An English writing sample will be administered. Lunch is provided, or he may bring a lunch. Appropriate attire is a blazer (some are available in the Admissions Office), tie, dress-type pants, and shoes (no sneakers).

Testing

For students applying to grades 9-12, we require the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Click here to learn more and register for the ISEE.

Test results are to be sent directly to The Haverford School. We may request further testing; details will be given to you during your visit. Testing costs are covered by the parent. Test results should be sent to Haverford by Jan. 6.

School Records

The Request for Student Records Form enables your son’s current school to release his records to Haverford. Please fill out and sign the upper portion of this form and give it to your son’s current school. It will be sent directly back to us and kept confidential. This form should be sent back to Haverford by Jan. 6.

Teacher Recommendations

We require recommendations from your son’s current English and math teachers. Please give the Confidential Common Recommendation Form to your son’s current English and math teachers. Their recommendations will be sent directly back to us, and all information will be kept confidential. By signing the forms, you accept the confidentiality agreement. Please do not submit the recommendation forms to your teachers until Nov. 15. These forms should be sent back to Haverford by Jan. 6.

Notification

A committee of experienced teachers and administrators will determine if our school is a good match for your son. In some circumstances, we may recommend summer work or other preparation. Whatever the outcome, we welcome your calls and questions because the well-being of your son is of primary concern to all of us. We do our best to admit boys who will thrive in our learning environment. We are also happy to suggest alternatives if we do not feel that our school is the correct match for your son.

Tuition Assistance

Admission to The Haverford School is determined without reference to financial need. If you desire information about tuition assistance, we will provide the materials necessary to apply for a grant. New applicants to The Haverford School who are seeking tuition assistance are asked to fill out the Request for Tuition Assistance Form. Grants are awarded solely on the basis of a family’s financial need and subsequent to your son’s acceptance and enrollment. You must abide by the given deadlines in order to receive a grant.

Admissions Status Report

In order to be considered for admission into The Haverford School, your son’s application file must be complete. For your convenience, we have included a link below enabling you to check on the status of your son’s file. You may also contact our office to check on your son’s status.

Check the Status of My Son’s Application

Contact

Henry Fairfax
Director of Admissions

484-417-2705
hfairfax@haverford.org

Suzanne Tassoni
 Admissions Office Manager
484-417-2762
stassoni@haverford.org

For Inquiries & General Questions:
 
Robin Roach
Administrative Assistant
484-417-2706
rroach@haverford.org

Nondiscrimination Policy

At The Haverford School, we believe that our dynamic learning community is strengthened in all ways with many different voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds. We administer our educational and admissions policies, tuition assistance program, athletic program, and other school programs, including the hiring of faculty and staff, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or any other category to the extent protected by applicable laws.