The Preschool community at Applewild is a creative and nurturing community where children learn through play.

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• Full day (set 9 hour schedule)
• Core day (8:30am -3:00pm)
• Morning (8:30-11:30)

*Our Toddler program is offered Full day only.

1st Step:

Please fill out our inquiry form and our admissions team will reach out to you to answer questions. You may visit campus for an upcoming Open House or schedule a private tour.

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2nd Step:

If you are ready to submit an online application, please follow the link below. There is a $70 application fee.

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***Note: Our Fitchburg and Devens preschools maintain separate waitlists. Please reach out to our Preschool Directors if you would like more information about current  and future openings in Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K classes. For Devens openings: Sherri Ebner [email protected] or for Fitchburg openings: Sandi Thompson [email protected] ***

The early elementary community at Applewild is a warm and supportive environment where students learn to develop a positive sense of self and sensitivity to the needs of others.

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• Day (K-4)
• Boarding (4) students: 5-day and 7-day, domestic and international
• ELL and Learning Support programs are offered at additional fees

Complete Your Application

A completed application includes:

• Online Application & $70 application fee ($100 for international students)
• Recommendations from one or more current teachers: Recommendation forms are emailed directly to the teacher through the application portal. 
• Academic Records: Unofficial copies of your child’s two most recent report cards should be uploaded through the application portal. 

If your child is entering K-4, we will administer a relaxed screening involving age-appropriate drawing, math, and cognitive exercises. Screenings are conducted upon completion of the application.

***Note: We offer a streamlined application process for students currently enrolled in Applewild preschool. Their readiness for kindergarten will be assessed by our preschool teachers.***

If your child is an international/non-native speaker, depending on their age and level of English proficiency, we may ask for the TOEFL Jr, Duolingo English Test, or the ISEE. 

We encourage families to share any recent educational or neuropsychological testing. 

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Grades 5-9 at Applewild’s Fitchburg campus offer early adolescent learners the opportunity to discover who they are as students through our metacognitive approach, with the guidance and wisdom of dedicated educators. 

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• Day (5-9)
• Boarding (5-9) students: 5-day and 7-day, domestic and international
• ELL and Learning Support programs are offered at additional fees

Complete Your Application (via our website or the SAO)

A completed application includes:

• Online Application & $70 application fee ($100 for international students)
• Recommendations from Math and English teachers: Recommendation forms are emailed directly to the teacher through our application portal. Current 4th- and 5th-graders applying to grades 5 and 6 may have their homeroom teachers complete these recommendations. 
• A TOEFL,  TOEFL Jr, or Duolingo Test: Required submission for International applicants or those with English as a second language. The Admissions Office may waive this requirement on an individual basis. 
• Academic records: Unofficial copies of your child’s transcripts and/or recent report cards should be uploaded through the application portal.
• Writing Sample (Optional): A recent sample of written work graded by a teacher.
• Interview: After we have received teacher recommendations, we will reach out to schedule an in-person or online interview. 

We encourage families to share any recent educational or neuropsychological testing. 

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