Admissions

How to Apply

2026-2027 Admissions Season

Key Application Dates

Toddler & Early Childhood applications received after January 16, 2026, will be added to our wait pool for the 2026-2027 school year.

Steps to Apply

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  • Step 1: Submit an Inquiry or Schedule a Campus Tour

    Want to learn more about WMS before committing to a tour?
    Submit an inquiry*, and our Admissions Team will contact you personally.

    Ready to take the next step and visit WMS?
    Register for a Campus Tour. All registrations are completed online. Campus tours run from October through January each year.

    *Please submit only one inquiry form per family; you can add additional children to your myWMS account during the application process. Within three business days, our Admissions Team will reply and you will receive an email to create your myWMS account.

  • Step 2: Apply Online

    Applications for the 2026-2027 school year open on October 1, 2025.

    Complete the Admissions Checklist in your myWMS account. Applications are not considered until the full Admissions Checklist is complete, along with a $100 non-refundable application fee per student.

    Need to create a myWMS account?
    Submit an inquiry form.
    Please submit only one inquiry form per family; you can add additional children to your myWMS account during the application process. Within three business days, you will receive an email from our automated system to create your myWMS account.

  • Step 3: Enrollment Decision

    Prospective families will be notified of the admission decision via email and in their myWMS account.

    See the Key Dates for information about the Admissions Season timeline for the 2026-2027 school year.

  • Step 4: Online Enrollment

    • If admission is offered, online enrollment will be available via myWMS.
    • Online enrollment must be completed within 5 business days once the admission offer is received, otherwise it will expire.
    • A non-refundable tuition deposit of 10% of the net annual tuition is due upon enrollment.

  • Learn about Application Review

    Application Review
    All admissions decisions are made during a review process by committees comprised of the Head of School, Program Directors, faculty and the Admissions Director. WMS strives to maintain a balanced enrollment in our classrooms based on age/grade level, diversity and the following applicable considerations: prior Montessori experience or knowledge/appreciation of Montessori philosophy, developmental readiness, social/emotional skills, academics and test scores, level of age-appropriate independence.

  • Learn about Priority Consideration

    Priority Consideration
    WMS admits students with priority consideration given to: current families, current employees, families applying for more than one student, and students transferring from other accredited Montessori schools. Priority consideration does not guarantee an offer of admission. 

  • Learn about the Wait Pool

    Wait Pool
    Due to limited space, WMS is unable to offer admissions to every applicant. Instead of a wait list, WMS maintains a wait pool for applicants who are considered a strong fit for our school but do not initially receive an offer of admission. 

    Our Toddler and Early Childhood programs are in high demand and typically have very limited availability. Once admissions offers are extended to applicants who apply by the deadline, there is little to no enrollment movement within these programs.

    If a space becomes available in a classroom, the Admissions Committee selects a candidate from the wait pool who best matches the specific criteria of the opening - such as age and other factors that support a balanced classroom environment. Families will be contacted by the Admissions Office if their student is selected. 

    Families that remain in the wait pool without receiving an offer are welcome to reapply for the following school year. Reapplicants will be evaluated in the same manner as a first-time applicant and must complete all steps of the admissions process. The Admissions Committee will have access to the previously submitted application materials as part of the review.

Application Checklists

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  • Toddler (18-36 months)

    Toddler applications received after January 16, 2026, will be added to our wait pool for the 2026-2027 school year.  

    Toddler Age Eligibility:
    • Within the age range of 18 to 29 months as of September 1, 2026.
    Toddler Students:
    • Can walk independently; medical exceptions may apply.
    • Show a willingness to cooperate in following classroom expectations to provide a safe learning environment.
    • Have caregivers who want to collaborate closely with school staff to support their child’s holistic development.
    Checklist Item:
    1. Submit an admissions application

  • Early Childhood (2.6-6 years)

    Early Childhood applications received after January 16, 2026, will be added to our wait pool for the 2026-2027 school year.

    Early Childhood Age Eligibility    :
    • Children 2.6 years of age by September 1, 2026, are eligible for our Early Childhood program.
    • Children 5 years of age by September 1, 2026, are eligible for Kindergarten.
    Early Childhood Students:
    • Are toileting independently; no diapers or pull-ups are allowed, including naptime.
    • Are expected to cooperate with both staff and peers while meeting established classroom guidelines.
    • Are able to communicate their needs and respond to directions, particularly regarding safety.
    • Have caregivers who want to collaborate closely with school staff to support their child’s holistic development.
    Checklist Items:
    1. Submit an admissions application
    2. Send the Teacher Evaluation Form to your student's current teacher (Preschool & Kindergarten applicants only)
      • WMS must receive the completed form by the priority admissions deadline and before scheduling the student visit.
      • If your child has not yet attended daycare or preschool, you may request this step to be waived by contacting the Admissions department at admissions@woodinvillemontessori.org.
    3. Submit a Progress Report/Report Card (Kindergarten applicants only)
      • 2025-2026 (First semester report will be requested in February 2026).
    4. Attend a student visit (Kindergarten applicants only)
      • The Admissions department will invite your student to visit a classroom on a school day for one hour once all checklist items are complete.

  • Elementary (Grades 1-6)

    1st grade applicants must be 6 years old by Sept. 1, 2026.

    Checklist Items:
    1. Submit an admissions application
    2. Send the Teacher Evaluation Form to your student's current teacher
      • WMS must receive the completed form by the priority admissions deadline and before scheduling the student visit.
    3. Submit Progress Reports/Report Cards
      • 2023-2024 (First & second semester; not applicable for 1st grade applicants)
      • 2024-2025 (First & second semester)
      • 2025-2026 (First semester report will be requested in February 2026)
    4. Attend a student visit
      • The Admissions department will invite your student to visit a classroom on a school day once the checklist items are complete.

  • Middle School (Grades 7 & 8)

    Checklist Items:
    1. Submit an admissions application
    2. Send the Teacher Evaluation Form to your student's current math and English teachers
      • WMS must receive both completed forms by the priority admissions application deadline and before scheduling the student visit.
    3. Submit Progress Reports/Report Cards
      • 2023-2024 (First & second semester)
      • 2024-2025 (First & second semester)
      • 2025-2026 (First semester report will be requested in February 2026)
    4. Submit test score(s)
      • Applicants must submit scores from a standardized test taken since or during the 2024-2025 school year. WMS will accept scores from any of the following standardized tests: Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA), Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP), and Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). Score(s) must be submitted to WMS by the admissions application deadline. 
    5. Attend a student visit
      • After a review of the complete admissions packet, a decision will be made to either invite the student for a student visit or decline admission.

  • High School (Grades 9-12)

    Checklist Items:
    1. Submit an admissions application
    2. Send the Teacher Evaluation Form to your student's current math and English teachers
      • WMS must receive both completed forms by the priority admissions application deadline and before scheduling the student visit.
    3. Submit Progress Reports/Report Cards
      • 2023-2024 (First & second semester)
      • 2024-2025 (First & second semester)
      • 2025-2026 (First semester report will be requested in February 2026)
    4. Submit test score(s)
      • Applicants must submit scores from a standardized test taken since or during the 2024-2025 school year. WMS will accept scores from any of the following standardized tests: Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA), Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP), and Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). Score(s) must be submitted to WMS by the admissions application deadline. 
    5. Attend a student visit
      • After a review of the complete admissions packet, a decision will be made to either invite the student for a student visit or decline admission.

Questions?

If you have questions about an application in process, please contact our Admissions Office at 425-482-3184 or admissions@woodinvillemontessori.org.