PROCESS & TIMELINE
At Wellan, we are dedicated to providing you with a clear and straightforward admissions process. We’ve outlined the steps below to help guide you. Please don't hesitate to contact us at admissions@wellan.org if you have any questions—we’re here to support you along the way.
DATES & DEADLINES
Rolling Decision Timeline for Beginner (15m - 3y) & Primary (3 - 6y) Divisions
October – May | 1:1 Conversation with the Admissions Team (In-person or Virtual), School Tour, Classroom Observation for Parents |
October – May | Candidate Visit (Following Submission of Completed Application) |
October – May | Admissions Decision Notification Sent via Email Note: Wellan’s Admissions Committee meets at the end of each month to review completed applications. |
Two weeks after Admissions Decision Notification received | Enrollment Contracts and Deposit Due Note: Unless there are current openings, all candidates will be considered for enrollment in September of the following academic year. |
Admissions for our Beginner and Primary programs follow a rolling timeline. Once a candidate has completed all required application steps, their file will be reviewed on a monthly basis by our Admissions Committee. Admissions decisions will be shared following each review cycle.
Unless there are current openings, all candidates will be considered for admission for the 2026-2027 school year.
Elementary (Grade 1-6) & Middle School (Grade 7-8) - Standard Admissions Cycle
October – January | 1:1 Conversation with the Admissions Team (In-person or Virtual), School Tour, Classroom Observation |
January 15 | All Completed Applications Due |
October – January | Candidate Visit and Interview (Following Submission of Completed Application) |
March 10 | Admissions Decision Notification Sent via Email |
April 10 | Enrollment Contracts and Deposit Due |
For most applicants to Elementary and Middle School, the admissions process follows this timeline:
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Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
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Decision Notification: March 10, 2026
In some cases, an applicant may follow a different timeline—for example, siblings of current students, siblings rolling applicants, or mid-year transfers. If this applies to your family, we will provide specific details during the admissions process.