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The Madeira School is looking for girls with curiosity, energy, integrity, and a commitment to academic and personal growth.

Entrance is determined by application, recommendations, interviews, and testing. Overall, we seek to admit students who can succeed academically and be contributing members of our community.  We are looking for girls who are well-suited to Madeira’s mission and challenges. 

The Process

Candidates for admission need to complete their admission files and submit them with the nonrefundable application fee of $50 for domestic applicants and $120 for international applicants by January 31 to be considered for our early March notification date. Those who apply after that date are considered under a rolling admission policy. When an applicant's file is complete, it will go before the Admission Committee. A candidate for admission may apply to be either a boarding or day student. This status is expected to remain the same during her years at Madeira; changes are granted only under unusual circumstances. Candidates are encouraged to discuss these options with the Admission Office prior to completing an application.

The following must be completed for admissions consideration:   Hide All

• Confidential School Recommendation  Hide

  To be returned to the Admission Office by the principal, placement director, or guidance counselor of the candidate's present school. The candidate's transcript (record of grades and test scores for at least the previous academic year) and current grades should be attached to this form.

• Two Teacher Recommendations  Hide

  To be completed and returned to the Admission Office by the candidate's current math teacher and current English teacher. Student statement-an essay to be completed by the candidate. The essay may be typed or handwritten.

• Student Statement  Hide

  An essay to be completed by the candidate. The essay may be typed or handwritten.

• Parent Statement  Hide

  A questionnaire to be completed by the applicant's parents or legal guardian.

• Admissions Testing  Hide

  Applicants are required to take the upper level Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) during the year of application. An SSAT Student Registration Brochure containing information about deadlines and registration procedures is available from the Admission Office or you may access it pnline at www.ssat.org. We strongly advise taking the SSAT in November, December, or January. Candidates should indicate on their registration form that their SSAT scores should be reported to Madeira; our School Code is 4768.

• Interviews  Hide

  An interview is required for every applicant. We strongly recommend that every candidate for admission visit the school while classes are in session. However, an interview by telephone can be arranged for those who cannot visit the School because of distance or other factors. Interviews may be scheduled during the week between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; visits are not scheduled for Wednesdays because most students are off campus at their Co-Curriculum placements. Appointments should be made in advance, and visits usually last about three hours. Candidates and their parents are given a tour by a student guide and then talk with an admissions officer.

• Application and Application Fee