Admissions Process

Step One: Request Information

Complete our online inquiry form to receive informational materials by mail and email updates about the admissions process and upcoming events.

Step Two: Schedule a Campus Tour

Campus tours, led by volunteer parents and catered to your student’s grade level, are a mandatory part of our process. A tour is the best way to see our teaching and learning in action, meet community members, and get a feel for our campus. While bringing students along is optional, we encourage you to bring your upper elementary or middle school students, as it’s a great chance for them to see our vibrant community and envision their future here. Tours last 45 to 60 minutes.

At Belmont Day, the interview is not paired with the tour. We intentionally separate these two steps so families can familiarize themselves with our school before having a more in-depth conversation with a member of the admissions team.

Step Three: Submit a Preliminary Application by January 10, 2026

Create a Ravenna account at www.ravenna-hub.com. Once logged in, complete your demographic information, select Boston Area from the regional school drop-down menu, and choose Belmont Day School from the list of schools.

Please complete and submit the preliminary application by our deadline of Saturday, January 10, 2026. The application fee is $50. If the cost is a barrier for your family, please contact the admissions office at [email protected] to request a fee waiver.

Step Four: Schedule and Complete a Parent/Guardian Interview

After you have submitted a preliminary application, please email [email protected] to schedule a parent/guardian interview. Our interviews are 45 minutes long and conducted over Zoom. Students are not present for these meetings. We look forward to getting to know more about your student and family.

We recommend that families complete their on-campus tour before interviewing.

Step Five: Complete the Application by January 31, 2026

Please ensure all of the following components are completed and submitted through Ravenna by our application deadline of January 31, 2025. More detailed instructions for each component are outlined in Ravenna.

To be completed by the parent/guardian and student:

• Parent/guardian statement
• Student questionnaire and essay for students applying to grades 6 and 7 only
• Boston Area Virtual Evaluation (BAVE) videos are available for students applying to pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Instructions are available in Ravenna.

To be completed and submitted by school personnel at the request of the parent/guardian:

• Teacher recommendation(s)
• Transcripts and/or student reports (as applicable)

Step Six: Attend Student Assessment Event(s)

All applicants must participate in the following required events.

Student Assessment Day* for all applicants
Tuesday, January 20, 2026

• Families must register for this event through Ravenna. 
• Timing by grade level:
  • Pre-k and kindergarten applicants: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
  • Grades 1 – 5 applicants: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Grades 6 & 7 applicants: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Virtual Literacy Evaluation for Applicants to Grades 1 to 5

• Grades 1 and 2: Saturday, January 17, 2026 (a 15-minute time slot will be assigned)
• Grades 3, 4, and 5: Saturday, January 24, 2026 (a 30-minute time slot will be assigned)

*Instead of the ISEE/SSAT, Belmont Day proctors a customized assessment aligned with the BDS curriculum and grade-level standards. This decision reflects our school’s commitment to accessibility, as the scheduling logistics and cost for external testing can be prohibitive.

Admissions Decision Dates

Friday, March 6, 2026
Admissions decisions will be released in Ravenna by 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 10, 2026
Enrollment decisions are due to the school by 11 a.m.