ADMISSIONS

Outside of school events, like open houses, you can schedule a tour of the school (visit website). If arranged on a regular school day, a tour may provide a realistic view of school life.

• Why it matters

  A school visit offers a firsthand look at the environment, culture, and daily life of the school. It provides an opportunity to ask questions, observe interactions, and verify your expectations directly. It's a vital part of an informed choice.

See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.

• Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

  Month	Turnbull School	Other schools
  	Rolling admissions	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September	Day admissions	0%	90% of all other schools have rolling admissions
  October		Less than 1%
  November		1%
  December		7%
  January		2%
  February		1%
  March		2%
  April		Less than 1%
  May		Less than 1%
  June		Less than 1%
  July		0%
  August		Less than 1%

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• Why it matters

  The admissions timeline helps you plan and prepare for key milestones, including school visits, application submission, and acceptance notifications.

Acceptance rate at Turnbull School is typical of the schools we cover.

• What Turnbull School says it looks for in students

  Turnbull School students show care for each other and the community at large. They are motivated to do their personal best in their academics and extra curricular activities.

• Why it matters

  A school's acceptance rate gives you an indication of how competitive the admissions process is. Understanding this can help you set expectations and make strategic decisions about where to apply. Please note that the acceptance rates provided here are approximate.

See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at Turnbull School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	% of schools requiring
  		JK	Interview: 35%, Exam: 4%
  SK	Interview: 36%, Exam: 5%
  Gr. 1	Interview: 51%, Exam: 15%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 2	Interview: 52%, Exam: 18%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 3	Interview: 52%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 20%, Essay: 3%
  Gr. 4	Interview: 54%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 4%
  Gr. 5	Interview: 55%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 24%, Essay: 5%
  Gr. 6	Interview: 59%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 7%
  Gr. 7	Interview: 61%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 27%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 8	Interview: 62%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 10%

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• What Turnbull School says about the application process

  Application fee: N/A

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: $2,500

  
  Description:

  Turnbull School has a multi-step admissions process. For children applying to Grades 1 to 8, we begin by gathering information from report cards, confidential letters of reference and formal assessments (if any). This is followed by a visit day in a classroom of the child's current grade. Occasionally, if more information is needed, an individual standardized assessment may be administered by an educational consultant.

• Why it matters

  Understanding admission requirements is crucial as you assess your fit with a school and the likelihood of acceptance. These requirements often reflect the school's educational priorities.