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 1 - 2026-2027 Application goes live
September 1 - Tuition Assistance Application (FAST) goes live
September - Lower School Playdates Begin
September 10 - Tuition Assistance Information Session
October 13 - Teacher Evaluations can be submitted
October 14 - Middle and Upper School Shadow Day
October 16 - Middle and Upper School Shadow Day
October 21 - Middle and Upper School Shadow Day
October 23 - Middle and Upper School Shadow Day
November 1 - 1st Round Admission and FAST Application Deadline, All Divisions
November - Lower School Admission Screenings begin
November 22 - Scholarship Candidate Testing
December 18th - 1st Round Admission Decision, All Divisions

 

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