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WINDERMERE PREPARATORY SCHOOL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Windermere Prep is a vibrant day and residential school that is open to children aged from 3 to 18. Our admissions process is selective and competitive, and entry requirements vary by grade level. We do, however, accept applications all year round, and new students can start at any time.
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WINDERMERE PREP’S ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

Our comprehensive, age group-specific checklists provide all the information you need to apply to Windermere Prep.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD APPLICATIONS
Want to apply to Windermere Prep’s Pre-K3, Pre-K4, or Kindergarten? Follow the requirements below and contact our admissions team with any questions.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD REQUIREMENTS

1.Visit our campus.

  • Campus Tours are offered Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 407-905-7737 and press 1 for Admissions.

2.Complete and submit the Online Application Form

3.Submit grade reports and teacher recommendations.

  • Pre-K3 Applicants: If the student has previously attended a pre-school or a day-care program, please provide a school assessment, and we'll request a teacher recommendation.

4.Complete admissions testing.

  • Pre-K3 Applicants: Students will not be required to sit for a formal test, but students will be required to meet with one of our teachers before the commencement of classes (PreK3 Playdate).
  • Pre-4 and Kindergarten Applicants: Students will need to sit for a formal assessment completed one-on-one or in a small group with our admissions team.  
  • Additional testing information can be provided through the Office of Admissions.
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LOWER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Want to apply to Windermere Prep’s Lower School for grades 1–5? Follow the requirements below and contact our admissions team with any questions.
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LOWER SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

1.Visit our campus.

  • Campus Tours are offered Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 407-905-7737 and press 1 for Admissions.

2.Complete and submit the Online Application Form

3.Submit grade reports and teacher recommendations.

  • These items can be uploaded directly to the Online Application Form. 
  • Families must upload their child’s current grade report and up to two final grade reports from their previous school year.
  • If the child’s grade reports are international, we require an English translation from the school or a certified translator. 

4.Complete admissions testing.

  • Students will need to submit or sit for a formal standardized assessment. Additional testing information will be provided by our Admissions Team.   
  • Windermere Prep accepts a variety of standardized or national achievement testing taken within one year of application, including NWEA MAP, ISEE, State Standardized Testing, IOWA, and the Sanford Achievement Test.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Want to apply to the Windermere Prep Middle School for grades 6–8? Follow the requirements below and contact our admissions team with any questions.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

1.Visit our campus.

  • Campus Tours are offered Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 407-905-7737 and press 1 for Admissions.

2.Complete and submit the Online Application Form

3.Submit grade reports and teacher recommendations.

  • These items can be uploaded directly to the Online Application Form. 
  • Families must upload their child’s current grade report and up to two final grade reports from their previous school year. 
  • If the child’s grade reports are international, we require an English translation from the school or a certified translator.
  • Alongside grade reports, if available, a copy of the student's most recent National Standardized Achievement Test Scores should be uploaded.

4.Complete admissions testing.

  • Students will need to submit or sit for a formal standardized assessment. Additional testing information will be provided by our Admissions Team.   
  • Windermere Prep accepts a variety of standardized or national achievement testing taken within one year of application, including NWEA MAP, ISEE, State Standardized Testing, IOWA, the Sanford Achievement Test, and the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT).  
 
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HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Want to apply to the Windermere Prep High School for grades 9–12? Follow the requirements below and contact our admissions team with any questions.
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HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

1.Visit our campus.

  • Campus Tours are offered Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 407-905-7737 and press 1 for Admissions.

2.Complete and submit the Online Application Form

3.Submit grade reports and teacher recommendations.

  • These items can be uploaded directly to the Online Application Form. 
  • Families must upload their child’s current grade report and up to two final grade reports from their previous school year. They must include 8th grade reports.
  • If the student’s grade reports are international, we require an English translation from the school or a certified translator.
  • Alongside grade reports, if available, a copy of the student's most recent National Standardized Achievement Test Scores should be uploaded.

4.Complete admissions testing.

  • Students will need to submit or sit for a formal standardized assessment. Additional testing information will be provided by our Admissions Team.
  • Windermere Prep accepts a variety of standardized or national achievement testing taken within one year of application, including NWEA MAP, ISEE, State Standardized Testing, IOWA, the Sanford Achievement Test, and the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT).  

5.Review the Academic Honors Scholarship Program for information regarding requirements and your application.

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APPLY TO JOIN OUR BOARDING SCHOOL COMMUNITY

RESIDENTIAL LIFE APPLICATIONS

Our residential life program is open to students from 7th to 12th grade. The admissions process for joining our global boarding community is separate to that used for our day program. For example, prospective boarders will be invited to a student interview and may also sit an English proficiency test.
HOW TO APPLY
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ADMISSIONS HELP

Do you have a question about Windermere Preparatory School’s entry requirements? Our friendly Admissions Team is here to help! Get in touch with us today to find the information you need.

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