Join Advent’s community of changemakers.

Advent is more than a school. It is a community of thoughtful, socially conscious learners, educators, and families.

The Advent School is a progressive, co-educational independent school for students in pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. With outstanding academics, small class sizes, and an emphasis on diversity and social justice, Advent empowers kids to become skilled and confident changemakers. 

In addition to the thematic curriculum at each grade level, Advent students have classes in art, library, music, physical education, science, Spanish, and yoga embedded into their weekly routine. 

Through our Buddy Program, every student in pre-K through Second Grade is paired with an Upper School "buddy" for the duration of the school year, and enjoy regular in-school meetups, playdates, and activities.

The Advent School is accepting applications!

We encourage families to join us at one (or more!) of our an upcoming admissions events!

The Inside Scoop on Applying to Advent

  • Visiting campus is the best way to get a feel for the school!

  • Advent accepts applications for all grade levels.

  • The largest entry points are pre-kindergarten (ECC) and Kindergarten.

  • Pre-k applicants must be age four (4) by 9/1.

  • Kindergarten applicants must be age five (5) by 9/1.

Learn more about The Advent School’s Core Values and its Reggio Emilia philosophy.

Advent Enrollment Team

Applying to Advent Step-By-Step

Step One: Create a Blackbaud account

Blackbaud is your one-stop shop for starting, managing, and submitting your Advent application.

Step Two: Schedule your in-person Parent/Caregiver Conversation & Tour.

Tours are ongoing. You’ll receive information to schedule your tour after you create your Blackbaud account.

Step Three: Complete your application.

Use the checklist in Blackbaud to manage your application, assessments, and teacher recommendations. Have questions about a step? Email admission@adventschool.org.

Optional Step Four: Apply for Tuition Financial Assistance on Clarity.

Visit our Tuition Financial Assistance page for more information about tuition rates and the financial assistance process.

Natacha Shillingford P’28

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Director of Enrollment Management

Doug Surgenor

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Administrative Coordinator & Registrar