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How do I apply to Germantown Friends School?

Extra-curric. Germantown Friends School (GFS) seeks students who are bright and eager, who demonstrate the potential to engage deeply with an intellectually rigorous academic program, and who will contribute to a vibrant school community. Please visit the school's website to request more information or apply online.

Why Germantown Friends School Lower School?

With an academic program that is highly ambitious, developmentally appropriate, well balanced, and joyful, the GFS Lower School is a truly wondrous place where students engage actively in learning, creating, problem-solving, and community building. Learn About Us Middle School Germantown Friends School

How many Germantown Friends School (GFS) students were accepted to the ACDA?

Six Germantown Friends School (GFS) choral students were accepted to participate in the American Choral Director's Association (ACDA) All-East Honor Choir. Read more about GFS Musicians Selected to Sing with National Honors Choir

What is meeting like at Germantown Friends?

Germantown Friends School The Pillars of A Quaker Education At GFS, students and teachers gather in Meeting for Worship once each week. This is a time for shared, silent contemplation. Anyone who feels moved to speak may rise and do so.

What is GFS Early Childhood?

GFS Early Childhood fosters young children’s natural curiosity while providing them with the foundation needed for academic success. Families have the option to choose between two vibrant locations: Germantown and Center City.

What is middle school GFS?

Middle School at GFS is a time of spectacular growth. While immersed in project-based learning, technology, and interdisciplinary study, students engage with wonderful challenges, take on leadership roles in student government, environmental and community action, on stages and playing fields—and find their voices.

What is a GFS lower school?

With an academic program that is highly ambitious, developmentally appropriate, well balanced, and joyful, the GFS Lower School is a truly wondrous place where students engage actively in learning, creating, problem-solving, and community building.

We welcome you to the Early Childhood admissions process, and we appreciate your interest in GFS for your child

At this time, a spot in our waitpool is likely the best outcome of an application to Pre-K (Main Campus) for the 2022-23 school year. However, a waitpool decision could convert to an admit decision if any enrolled or admitted families' plans change after March 1 or throughout the spring.

Important Application Dates

While we encourage you to submit materials prior to the stated deadlines, we do accept applications on a rolling basis and may be able to consider late applications. Please call the Admissions Office at 215-951-2345 with additional questions.

WHICH GRADE SHOULD I SELECT?

Please note that for children who meet the minimum age requirement, this is just a starting point. A Division Director can discuss Early Childhood class placement options during your parent interview, and we can easily make any appropriate adjustments to your application as needed as you move through the process.

How can I apply with multiple applicants?

An inquiry form can only be submitted for one child. Once you have access to the Admissions Portal, you will then be able to add siblings from there.

What if I didn't receive the email?

Please check your Spam folder, as sometimes the email gets routed there. Contact the Admissions Office if it is not in your spam folder.

How do I apply if I already set up an account last year?

Please visit the Admissions Portal login page and log in using your username and password. Can't remember your password? Simply click Can’t access your account? at the bottom of the portal login page.

Early Childhood Center City: Look and Learn

There is no better way to learn about GFS than a tour of our vibrant campuses. Light-filled classrooms overlook Washington Square where students can play and eat lunch. Our space offers a rock climbing wall and a movement studio, and our curriculum includes all programming offered on Main Campus: art, music, movement, and library.

Top Rankings

Germantown Friends School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Notes

Germantown Friends School (GFS) seeks students who are bright and eager, who demonstrate the potential to engage deeply with an intellectually rigorous academic program, and who will contribute to a vibrant school community. Please visit the school's website to request more information or apply online.

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