Admissions

We invite you to visit!

Experience Wilmington Friends School firsthand and get a feel for our vibrant community and dynamic programs. We invite you to visit us—whether it's by attending an admissions event, scheduling a personalized family tour, or having your child participate in a shadow day. These opportunities allow you and your family to see our educators' passion, our students' enthusiasm, and the engaging learning environment that sets us apart.​

Fall Open Houses and Events

Join us to learn more about our program, see classes in action, and speak with faculty and staff. 

Open Houses
Saturday, November 1  |  PS-5  |  9 to 11am
Saturday, November 1  |  6-12  |  1 to 3pm




Drop-in and Discover Events
Monday, October 6  |  PS-12  |  9-10:30am
Tuesday, November 4  |  PS-12  |  9-10:30am
Tuesday, November 25  |  PS-12  |  9-10:30am 
Monday, December 8  |  PS-5  |  9-10:30am
Tuesday, December 9 | 6-12 |  9-10:30am 





Other Ways to Get to Know Friends!

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  • Family Tours

    We are thrilled to welcome guests to campus and look forward to seeing you soon! School day tours present wonderful opportunities to observe classroom engagement, experience student and faculty interactions, and get a sense of our school community. 

    Please be sure to fill out our Inquiry Form prior to scheduling your visit.

    To schedule your tour, please email us at admissions@wilmingtonfriends.org or call 302.576.2930.
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  • Student Visits / Shadow Days

    Spending time with peers on our campus is a great opportunity for applicants to experience a school day at Friends and get to know more about the School.

    Preschool and Pre-kindergarten applicants are invited to visit campus to participate in an Early Years Playgroup where young children will engage with teachers and peers while exploring classroom materials and participating in age-appropriate activities. 

    Kindergarten applicants join us for a scheduled morning visit and 1st - 5th grade applicants visit for a full day. During their time at Friends, applicants will engage in age-appropriate admissions assessments, and classroom activities alongside their peers including academic lessons, specials like art and Spanish, and recess. 

    6th-12th grade applicants come for a Shadow Day and will pair with a student host who will bring them along as they go about the school day. Applicants will be immersed in classes, enjoy lunch in our cafeteria, and chat with other students during free time. For those who have a special interest in sports, the arts, technology, or another area, they will have a chance to meet with a coach or teacher to tell them more about the opportunities that await at Friends. 

    How to Schedule Your Visit

    Early Years Playgroup
    Please register by contacting Julia Forester at jforester@wilmingtonfriends.org

    K - 5th Grade 
    To schedule a lower school visit and age-appropriate admissions assessments, please contact Julia Forester at jforester@wilmingtonfriends.org

    6th - 12th Grade
    On Shadow Day, your child will be paired with a student host who will bring them along as they go about the school day. Applicants will be immersed in classes, enjoy lunch in our cafeteria, and chat with other students during free time. To schedule your Shadow Day, please contact admissions@wilmingtonfriends.org.


  • School Fairs

    Come see us at any of these school fairs. We would love to say "Hello!"

    LYTE High School Fair - August 11 from 5:30 to 8pm
    Independence Secondary School Fair - September 29 from 6 to8pm
    South Jersey Friends High School Fair - September 28 from 12 to 2 pm

  • Learning Lab | up to age 3

    FREE program for children aged 18 months to 3 years. Click here for information!


    


    
101 School Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
302.576.2900   |   info@wilmingtonfriends.org
Preschool - 12th Grade
Statement of Nondiscrimination as to Student Enrollment
Wilmington Friends School admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of these schools. Wilmington Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.