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 2026-2027 school year, an application should be submitted between August 2025 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.

Q: How do I begin the admission process at Episcopal?

A: Begin by completing Episcopal's online application and submitting the $125 application fee (waived for children of Episcopal alumni). Once submitted, families gain access to an interactive admission checklist tailored to their child's grade.

Q: When should I submit an application to Episcopal?

A: The Admission Office recommends submitting an application the fall preceding the year of intended enrollment. For example, families applying for the 2026-2027 school year should apply between August 2025 and the application deadline.

Q: What is required for PreK-3, PreK-4, and Kindergarten applicants?

A: Requirements include a birth certificate and a clear individual photo, an on-campus admission screening scheduled by the Admission Office, a teacher evaluation form, and a transcript request if applicable.

Q: What additional requirements apply to Grades 6-8 applicants?

A: In addition to the standard checklist items, students complete an online Student Statement, submit English and Math teacher evaluations, and take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE).

Q: What is required for Grades 9-12 applicants?

A: Students submit a Student Statement and a written response to Episcopal's Mission and Ministry Statement, English and Math teacher evaluations, a transcript, the ISEE (or PSAT for Upper School), and complete an on-campus interview. 11th and 12th grade mid-year transfer applicants should contact the Admission Department before applying.

Q: When does the 2027-2028 admission cycle open?

A: The 2027-2028 application goes live August 1, with a first-round admission deadline of November 1 and first-round decisions released December 18.

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
- Applicants will take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Families must register and submit payment directly to ISEE. Please see ISEE website for more information. 
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
- Applicants will take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Families must register and submit payment directly to ISEE. Please see ISEE website for more information. PSAT 8/9 or the PSAT will also be accepted for Upper School.
- 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.

 

Admission Calendar

2026-2027 Admission Calendar      
We are currently accepting applications for all Divisions

2027- 2028 Admission Calendar

August 1 – 2027-2028 Application goes live
October 13 - Teacher Evaluations can be submitted
October 13 – Shadow Days for 6-12th begin
November 1 - 1st Round Admission Deadline, All Divisions
November - Lower School Admission Screenings begin
November 14 - Scholarship Candidate Testing
December 5-  Middle and Upper School ISEE In Person Test Date
December 18th - 1st Round Admission Decision, All Divisions
April 17- Placement Testing

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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