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At Cambridge Friends School, we honor excellence in all that we do, with a belief that social justice, tolerance, and equality are requirements of an excellent education. Our admission process plays a vital role in establishing an inclusive environment where our students have the space to explore their ideas and identities.
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision. Our transparent enrollment process will give you a complete understanding of the nurturing environment at CFS and how we bring our educational philosophy to life in our day-to-day activities. If you think Cambridge Friends School could be right for your family, use our inquiry form to contact us to receive more information and schedule a time to come for a visit!
Contact Admissions
Danny Alvord
Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid
617-354-3880, ext. 144
d.alvord@cambridgefriendsschool.org
Process, Requirements, and Timeline
Applying for PK – 1st grade
- Preliminary phone call
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Campus Tour
- CFS Application ($50 fee)
- Any two teacher/daycare recommendations (form provided)
- Any sort of transcripts or comments. If none are available, they will be waived.
- On-campus visit and assessment (early January)
Applying for 2nd – 5th grade
- Preliminary phone call
-
Campus Tour
- CFS Application ($50 fee)
- Any two teacher recommendations (form provided)
- Previous year and most recent transcripts/comments
- On-campus visit and assessment (individually scheduled)
Applying for 6th – 8th grade
- Preliminary phone call
-
Campus Tour
- CFS Application ($50 fee)
- English teacher recommendation (form provided)
- Math teacher recommendation (form provided)
- Previous year and most recent transcripts/comments
- Student Questionnaire
- On-campus visit and assessment (individually scheduled)
Admission Decisions
Our Admissions Committee meets to discuss each individual application. The aim of the committee is to bring together a diverse group of children who will be able to learn and grow together in peace and harmony.
We understand that financial issues are a concern for some families, and to assist with that, over 40% of our student body receives some form of financial aid. Interested parents can learn more about our financial aid policies and contact us with any additional questions.
Cambridge Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, and other school-administered programs. We follow the Quaker ideas of equality and inclusivity in all that we do, including our enrollment process.
Important Dates
October 26, 2024: Admissions Open House
January 10, 2025: On-campus assessment day for prospective Pre-K – 1st grade students
January 15, 2025: All application materials and on-campus visit/assessment must be completed
January 15, 2025: Financial aid application deadline
March 10, 2025: Decisions are released to all families who applied by January 15th deadline
April 10, 2025: Commitment deadline for accepted families
Please note: CFS has rolling admissions, which means that we accept applications after the initial January deadline. Those who meet the first deadline will be given priority, but you are still encouraged to apply! The decision timeline for all applicants after the first deadline can vary, please reach out for more info.