To begin the admission process, complete Episcopal's online application for admission and submit the $125 application fee*. Once your child's application is submitted, you will have access to an interactive admission checklist tailored for your child's grade. ​The Admission Office recommends prospective families submit an application for admission the fall preceding the year of intended enrollment. For example, if you wish to apply for the 2025-2026 school year, an application should be submitted between August 2024 and the application deadline. The remaining steps necessary to complete the admission process are outlined below by grade level.

*Application fee is waived for children of Episcopal Alumni.

PreK-3, PreK-4 and Kindergarten
- Birth certificate and a clear, individual photo of the child to be uploaded to the Admission Checklist 
- An on-campus admission screening, scheduled by the Admission Office
- Submit the PreK-3, PreK-4  or Kindergarten Teacher Evaluation form to the current teacher
- Request student transcript be sent to Episcopal by the current school, if applicable ​
Grades 1-5
-Birth certificate and a clear, individual photo of the child to be uploaded to the Admission Checklist 
- An on-campus admission screening, scheduled by the Admission Office
- Submit the Grades 1-5 Teacher Evaluation form to the current teacher
- Request student transcript be sent to Episcopal by the current school
Grades 6-8
- Birth certificate and a clear, individual photo of the child to be uploaded to the Admission Checklist 
- Student to complete the online Student Statement within the Admission Checklist
- Submit the Grades 6-12 English Teacher Evaluation form to the current teacher within the Admission Checklist 
- Submit the Grades 6-12 Math Teacher Evaluation form to the current teacher within the Admission Checklist
- Request student transcript be sent to Episcopal by the current school
- EFFECTIVE August 7th, applicants will take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Families must register in advance with ISEE. There is a registration fee payable directly to ISEE; families will also need a code from the Admissions Office to schedule a test.
 
Grades 9-12
- Birth certificate and a clear, individual photo of the child to be uploaded to the Admission Checklist 
- Student to complete the online Student Statement and the written response to the Episcopal Mission and Ministry Statement within the Admission Checklist.  This must be submitted prior to the on-campus interview.
- Submit the Grades 6-12 English Teacher Evaluation form to the current teacher within the Admission Checklist
- Submit the Grades 6-12 Math Teacher Evaluation form to the current teacher within the Admission Checklist
- Request student transcript be sent to Episcopal by the current school. Download form here
- - EFFECTIVE August 7th, applicants will take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Families must register in advance with ISEE. There is a registration fee payable directly to ISEE; families will also need a code from the Admissions Office to schedule a test.
- On-campus student interview, scheduled by the Admission Office
- 11th Grade Applications for mid-year transfer - Please contact the Admission Department at 225-755-2684 before applying.
- 12th Grade Applications - Please contact the Admission Department at 225-755-2684 before applying.

 

​Applicant Screening & Testing Dates

An online application and all required documentation must be submitted prior to testing.

Lower School Group Screenings

Applicants to Lower School are required to join us on campus for a group screening once the admission application is submitted. 

Middle & Upper School Admission Testing

Applicants to Middle and Upper School are required to take admission testing and provide a writing sample once the admission application is submitted. 

 

Admission Calendar

August 5 - 2025-2026 Application goes live
September 1 - Tuition Assistance Applicant (FAST) goes live
September - LS Playdates Begin
October 15 - Middle and Upper School Shadow visits begin
October - Teacher Evaluations can be submitted
November 1 - Lower School 1st Round Application Deadline
November - Lower School Admission Screenings begin
December 18th - Lower School 1st Round Admission Decision

January 7 - Middle and Upper School Deadline
January 11 - Webster Scholarship Candidate Testing
January 22 - Webster Scholarship Winners Notification
January 24 - 9th grade Applicant Testing - Early Notification
January 31 - 9th grade Admission Decision Released - Early Notification
February 1 - Middle and Upper School Admission Testing
February - Lower School 2nd Round Screenings
February 27 - Middle and Upper School Admission Decisions released
March 12 - Middle and Upper School Admission Decision deadline
April 8 -  Middle School New Parent Night
April 26 - Middle and Upper School Placement Testing
April 30 - Lower School New Parent Night
April 30 - Upper School New Parent Night

 

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