Admissions

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

List of 12 frequently asked questions.

  • WMS has two campuses?

    Yes! WMS has our original Woodinville Campus (13965 NE 166th Street, Woodinville, WA 98072) and our Bothell Campus (19102 North Creek Parkway, Bothell, WA 98011).

  • What programs/grades are available at each campus?

    Our original Woodinville Campus location has four Early Childhood (ages 3-6 years) classrooms with approximately 85 students in total.

    Our Bothell Campus location has Toddler (18-36 months), Early Childhood (ages 3-6 years), Elementary (grades 1-6), Middle School (grades 7-8) and High School (grades 9-12) classrooms with approximately 375 students in total.

  • When can I go on a campus tour?

    Campus tours run weekly from October through January. An Open House event is held in November.

    We encourage prospective families to register for a campus tour or Open House prior to submitting an application.

    Touring is the best way to learn more about our Montessori programs and is a required step of the application process. Families may also choose to attend an Open House to fulfill this requirement. Applications will not be considered until a family has toured.

  • Can my child visit WMS?

    Toddler or Early Childhood Applicants:
    No Student Visit is available. If your child is admitted, there will be opportunities before the start of the school year for your child to meet teachers, other students, and see the campus.
    • Kindergarten Applicants:
    The Admissions Office will extend an invitation after your application is submitted for your child to visit a classroom on a school day for one hour.

    Elementary Applicants:     The Admissions Office will extend an invitation after your application is submitted for your child to visit a classroom for a whole school day.
    • 1st Grade Applicants:
    The Admissions Office will extend an invitation after your application is submitted for your child to visit a classroom on a school day for four hours.

    Middle or High School Applicants:
    After a review of the submitted admissions application, a decision will be made to either invite the child for a Student Visit for a whole school day or decline admission.

  • What is the cost of tuition?

    Tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 school year can be found here.

    The WMS Board of Trustees sets the annual tuition each January.

  • What are the school day timings?

    Toddler, Early Childhood & Elementary:
    8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. 
    Early Childhood (half day):
    8:45 - 11:45 a.m. (students depart prior to lunch).
    Middle & High School:
    8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

  • Is lunch provided?

    Students bring their own lunch from home each day. No school lunch program is available.

    Morning and afternoon snacks are provided for Toddler and Early Childhood, and a morning snack is provided for Lower Elementary.

    Our Middle School student business class sells a pizza lunch option on select Fridays for 1st-12th grade students.

  • Is before and after-school care available?

    Before & after-school care, referred to as Club House at WMS, is provided at both campuses for enrolled students. Club House is available on regular school days from 7:30-8:45 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Club House is an additional fee and is not included in tuition. Limited spaces are available for each program level. View our Before & After-School Care page for more information.

    Before- and after-school athletics, electives and clubs are available for Kindergarten through 12th grade students each semester, and are a great alternative to Club House. Offerings vary based on program level and season. Athletics, electives and clubs are an additional fee and are not included in tuition. 

  • What testing is required as part of the admissions process?

    Testing is required for all Middle and High School applicants (7th-11th grade). Applicants must take either the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Score(s) must be submitted to WMS to complete the admissions application.

    Students applying to 11th grade may submit PSAT or ACT score(s) in lieu of SSAT or ISEE score(s).

    WMS does not provide any of these tests. More information can be found at:

    • If my child is admitted, are there WMS family responsibilities I should know about?

      Families are expected to get to know their child’s teachers, support any classroom activities as requested and be involved in the school community.

      Families play a vital role in the success of the WMS community. The Family Association (FA) supports the school and its programs by sponsoring social events, cultural celebrations, teacher and staff appreciation, an annual Auction & Gala, and more.

    • Are there fundraising/donation expectations for WMS families outside of tuition?

      Like most independent schools, WMS does not receive any public funding. Therefore, we are dependent upon tuition, contributions and investment income to fund our annual operating budget. To learn more about how contributed income supports the school, please read our annual report. 

      The average annual contribution is $800 per student. Each donation is appreciated and makes a visible and immediate difference. We are grateful to all our donors for their wonderful and thoughtful support of WMS.

      Each year during the Annual Giving Campaign, we ask every family to consider a gift at a level that is meaningful for them. In addition, the annual Auction and Gala each spring helps raise funds for specific needs as well as allow families to support classrooms and the school campus directly.

    • How is tuition assistance awarded?

      The Tuition Assistance Committee attempts to ensure that each tuition assistance applicant is subject to the same guidelines by evaluating the needs of every applicant family relative to the needs of other applicants. The committee also reviews any appeals or requests for changes in aid awards. The committee comprises key administrative staff and non-parent members of the Board of Trustees. The committee maintains strict confidentiality, accessing only information that is necessary and relevant to its mission.