Admissions

Application Process

Welcome! We're Glad You're Here.

We're thrilled that you have taken the next steps and are applying for admission to Norfolk Collegiate. 

You must first submit an inquiry to receive your username and password. Then you will be able to complete the application.  

Please select the grade below to which your student is applying.

List of 4 items.

  • Pre-Kindergarten 3 & 4 & Kindergarten

    1 | Come and See Us
    The best way to experience Norfolk Collegiate is to be here. The admissions team would love to welcome you and your family in for a tour with one of our team members. Tour times are flexible and can be scheduled by contacting our admissions team. We can't wait to welcome you to campus.

    2 | Inquire and Apply Online
    The inquiry and application process is done through the online portal MyCollegiate. MyCollegiate can be accessed by completing the inquiry form. Each applicant will then have an application checklist of required materials for admission review. These include:
    * Application with $75 fee
    * Birth certificate
    * Current school records (please see step 3)
    * One teacher recommendation (please see step 3)

    3 | Complete and Send the Records Release Form

    In order to review your application, we must have your current school records.
    * A copy of the records release form may be downloaded from your checklist in MyCollegiate for you to sign and send to your current school to complete.
    * Applicants also require one recommendation from your current school. These are requested by inputting the teacher's email address in your application checklist in MyCollegiate. Please let the teachers know to expect an email from Norfolk Collegiate, and to complete it in a timely manner.

    4 | Schedule Your Playdate

    Playdates are an excellent opportunity for your student to meet us. These can only be scheduled after the application and teacher recommendation are completed. Please reach out to us for any scheduling conflicts. 

    *All applications are individually reviewed by an admissions committee in each division. Once a decision has been made, it will be marked in your checklist and a member of the team will reach out directly to follow up with you.
  • Kindergarten & Grade 1

    1 | Come and See Us
    The best way to experience Norfolk Collegiate is to be here. The admissions team would love to welcome you and your family in for a tour with one of our team members. Tour times are flexible and can be scheduled by contacting our admissions team. We can't wait to welcome you to campus.

    2 | Inquire and Apply Online
    The inquiry and application process is done through the online portal MyCollegiate. MyCollegiate can be accessed by completing the inquiry form. Each applicant will then have an application checklist of required materials for admission review. These include:
    * Application with $75 fee
    * Birth certificate
    * Current school records
    * Two teacher recommendations

    3 | Complete and Send the Records Release Form

    In order to review your application, we must have your current school records.
    * A copy of the records release form may be downloaded from your checklist in MyCollegiate for you to sign and send to your current school to complete.
    * Applicants also require two recommendations from your current school. These are requested by inputting the teacher's email address in your application checklist in MyCollegiate. Please let the teachers know to expect an email from Norfolk Collegiate, and to complete it in a timely manner.

    4 | Schedule Your Playdate or Shadow Day (Depending on Grade)

    * Students applying for Kindergarten will schedule a playdate. Playdates are an excellent opportunity for your student to meet us. These can only be scheduled after the application and teacher recommendation are completed. Please reach out to us for any scheduling conflicts. 
    * Students applying for Grade 1 will schedule a shadow day. Shadow days are an excellent opportunity for you to experience a day as an Oak. Shadow students will spend a portion of their day with a student from their prospective grade level attending classes and finish with lunch in the Collegiate Cafe. Families can self-schedule these online within the application checklist in MyCollegiate. Please reach out to us for any scheduling conflicts. The student must have an application on file in order to schedule a shadow day.

    *All applications are individually reviewed by an admissions committee in each division. Once a decision has been made, it will be marked in your checklist and a member of the team will reach out directly to follow up with you.
  • Grades 2-5

    1 | Come and See Us
    The best way to experience Norfolk Collegiate is to be here. The admissions team would love to welcome you and your family in for a tour with one of our team members. Tour times are flexible and can be scheduled by contacting our admissions team. We can't wait to welcome you to campus.

    2 | Inquire and Apply Online
    The inquiry and application process is done through the online portal MyCollegiate. MyCollegiate can be accessed by completing the inquiry form. Each applicant will then have an application checklist of required materials for admission review. These include:
    * Application with $75 fee
    * Birth certificate
    * Current school records
    * Two teacher recommendations

    3 | Complete and Send the Records Release Form
    In order to review your application, we must have your current school records.
    * A copy of the records release form may be downloaded from your checklist in MyCollegiate for you to sign and send to your current school to complete.
    * Applicants also require two recommendations from your current school. These are requested by inputting the teacher's email address in your application checklist in MyCollegiate. Please let the teachers know to expect an email from Norfolk Collegiate, and to complete it in a timely manner.

    4 | Schedule Your Shadow Day
    Shadow days are an excellent opportunity for you to experience a day as an Oak. Shadow students will spend a portion of their day with a student from their prospective grade level attending classes and finish with lunch in the Collegiate Cafe. Families can self-schedule these online within the application checklist in MyCollegiate. Please reach out to us for any scheduling conflicts. The student must have an application on file in order to schedule a shadow day.

    5 | Register for Admission Testing

    All incoming upper school students are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Tests can be taken online or on paper during proctored dates at Collegiate. To register, visit https://admission.erblearn.org. The admissions team will send additional instructions via email upon request.

    *All applications are individually reviewed by an admissions committee in each division. Once a decision has been made, it will be marked in your checklist and a member of the team will reach out directly to follow up with you.
  • Grades 6-12

    1 | Come and See Us
    The best way to experience Norfolk Collegiate is to be here. The admissions team would love to welcome you and your family in for a tour with one of our team members. Tour times are flexible and can be scheduled by contacting our admissions team. We can't wait to welcome you to campus.

    2 | Inquire and Apply Online
    The inquiry and application process is done through the online portal MyCollegiate. MyCollegiate can be accessed by completing the inquiry form. Each applicant will then have an application checklist of required materials for admission review. These include:
    * Application with $75 fee
    * Birth certificate
    * Current school records
    * Two teacher recommendations

    3 | Complete and Send the Records Release Form

    In order to review your application, we must have your current school records.
    * A copy of the records release form may be downloaded from your checklist in MyCollegiate for you to sign and send to your current school to complete.
    * Applicants also require two recommendations from your current school. These are requested by inputting the teacher's email address in your application checklist in MyCollegiate. Please let the teachers know to expect an email from Norfolk Collegiate, and to complete it in a timely manner.

    4 | Schedule Your Shadow Day

    Shadow days are an excellent opportunity for you to experience a day as an Oak. Shadow students will spend a portion of their day with a student from their prospective grade level attending classes and finish with lunch in the Collegiate Cafe. Families can self-schedule these online within the application checklist in MyCollegiate. Please reach out to us for any scheduling conflicts. The student must have an application on file in order to schedule a shadow day.

    5 | Register for Admission Testing

    All incoming upper school students are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Tests can be taken online or on paper during proctored dates at Collegiate. To register, visit https://admission.erblearn.org. The admissions team will send additional instructions via email upon request.

    *All applications are individually reviewed by an admissions committee in each division. Once a decision has been made, it will be marked in your checklist and a member of the team will reach out directly to follow up with you.
Questions? Contact our admissions team
Students are admitted without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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