The process is straightforward. The decision is life-changing.

Applying to Christchurch is designed to be clear and manageable from start to finish. The steps below walk you through everything, from your initial inquiry to your admission decision. Most families complete the full application process within a few weeks, and our admissions team is with you at every stage.

The Application Process

Contact the Admission Office by phone 804-758-2306, e-mail, or online visit request. Interviews are scheduled Monday through Friday by appointment at either 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., preferably while school is in session. Interviews include a campus tour and meetings with teachers, students, and administrators, in addition to the Admission Office staff. This interview is an opportunity for you to experience our beautiful campus, see firsthand the boarding school experience, learn more about boarding school requirements, and gain a better sense of our welcoming school community.

Apply

Please apply online here or by completing the Standard Application Online (SAO). To learn more about using the SAO and begin your application, click here: SAO Application Christchurch School Code 2422

The non-refundable application fee ($50.00 for domestic/$100.00 for international) can be paid by credit card through the application portal.

Click the “apply online” link above.

Select the light blue "Create Account" link on the lower left of the white box to create a Christchurch School username and password.

After entering your basic information, select the "Create Account" button.

Our system may recognize you by your e-mail address.

If the system recognizes your e-mail address, your e-mail address will be highlighted in red after you press "Submit."

If this occurs, select the "Login Help” button. You will then be prompted to enter your email address to receive an automatic reply containing your Christchurch School username and password.

Once you receive your Christchurch School username and password you will have access to complete the online application, monitor your child’s progress through the boarding school admissions process, and learn more about Christchurch School.

A successful applicant to Christchurch School should have good teacher recommendations, and the academic transcript should indicate that he/she is capable of working and thinking on or above grade level. We are very interested in applicants applying to boarding school who demonstrate a desire to attend Christchurch and who wish to involve themselves in extracurricular pursuits and work hard on their studies. Christchurch is a wonderful option for students looking to enter college as mature and prepared young adults.

Take the SSAT (recommended)

The SSAT is recommended for students applying to Christchurch School. If you would like the SSAT to be considered as part of your application, please register online for the Secondary School Admission Test at www.ssat.org. Be sure to request that your scores be sent directly to Christchurch (SSAT Code #2422) when you register to take the test. Refer to SSAT for national testing dates. All testing requires pre-registration through SSAT. If you are unable to schedule yourself for the SSAT, or if you have questions, contact the Admission Office. Find the SSAT Registration Deadline Calendar here. Find the SSAT Registration Deadline Calendar here.

Recommendations & Transcripts

Distribute Teacher Recommendation forms and Transcript/Testing Request form to the candidate’s current school. Be sure that the correct second page of the recommendation is attached to the corresponding recommendation form. These confidential recommendations and transcripts should be returned directly to the Admission Office at Christchurch School.

Download Forms Here

Learning Skills Program (LSP) Applicants

International Applicants

All students whose primary language is not English and who may need English as a second language support are required to take the TOEFL (Code #1634) in addition to the SSAT (Code #2422). Applicants with a TOEFL score of 85 or above will be in the most competitive position to gain acceptance for enrollment at Christchurch. We also accept the ITEP and IELTS score report. Please request that your scores be sent directly to Christchurch School as part of the private school admissions process.

Financial Aid

Early Decision Timeline

September

Schedule your interview and visit campus

Begin your application

October

Start your tuition assistance application through Clarity

December

December 15

Application deadline

January

January 15

Admission notification

January 31

Enrollment deadline

Application Checklist

Once we have received the completed application, the Admission Committee will meet within two weeks and respond with an admission decision.

A complete application consists of the following:

The Application and fee	Student and Parent Questionnaires	Math and English teacher Recommendations	School Administrator Recommendation
Transcript with Standardized Testing Scores	SSAT Score Report	An interview with the candidate and their family	Supplemental reports deemed necessary by the Admission Committee.

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