Our admissions process is designed to help families understand how Thacher supports children by providing an enriched Montessori education in our nurturing and safe environment.
Thacher’s admissions process is your first step in determining if we are a good match for your family. The following steps will facilitate an understanding of Thacher and its commitment to the Montessori system of education.
Please read the Our School and Our Program sections of this website
Contact Nikki Toon, our Director of Admission and Enrollment Management ntoon@thacherschool.org.
Complete our online Admission Inquiry Form
A necessary part of our application process is a meeting with our Director of Admission and Enrollment Management, Nikki Toon, for a tour with classroom observations. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Montessori philosophy and the educational process at Thacher.
Private appointments are accepted at 9:00 or 10:00 a.m., October 16 through February 7.
Please contact our Admissions Department to schedule your tour: Nikki Toon 617-361-2522, x 11.
Applications and a $50 application fee per child are due no later than
January 31.
The application will be considered complete after parents/guardians have observed in the classrooms, the student has visited, and we have received your application and fee. For children with prior school experience, we also require a completed teacher evaluation form.
After meeting with Nikki Toon, our Director of Admissions, and your application is received, your child’s visit will be scheduled. The purpose of this visit is for Thacher guides (teachers) to interact with prospective students to help us determine if Thacher is the best environment for your family.
Children’s House applicants visit with guides in small groups while their parents talk with faculty. Toddler and Children’s House interview day is Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Applicants for the Elementary and Adolescent Programs spend one or two entire days in a classroom and work individually with a guide. This will give your child the opportunity to work with other students and experience a typical day at Thacher.
Decision letters are mailed on March 10, 2020, for entry in September 2020.
We respectfully request your response no later than April 10, 2020.
AVERAGE NUMBER OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCES EACH STUDENT WILL DO BETWEEN CHILDREN'S HOUSE AND AP
STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL SCIENCE FAIR
CLASSROOM PETS
BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS IN THACHER LIBRARY
DAYS ADOLESCENT PROGRAM STUDENTS SKI AT BLUE HILLS RESERVATION EVERY WINTER
| Date(s) | Event |
|---|---|
| Oct. 23, 2019 (session full) |
What is Montessori? (RSVP ntoon@thacherschool.org)
9:30 AM Program 10:00 AM Tour |
| Nov. 16, 2019 |
Open House
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Dec. 4, 2019 (session full) |
What is Montessori? (RSVP ntoon@thacherschool.org)
9:30 AM Program 10:00 AM Tour |
| Oct. 16, 2019 - Feb. 7, 2020 | Meet with Admissions: observe classrooms, tour school (by appointment only) |
| Nov. 4, 2019 - February 7, 2020 | Elementary & Adolescent Program applicant interviews (by appointment only) |
| Jan. 17, 2020 (session full) |
What is Montessori? (RSVP ntoon@thacherschool.org)
9:30 AM Program 10:00 AM Tour |
| Jan. 31, 2020 | Application Deadline |
| Jan. 31, 2020 | Financial Aid application deadline (including 2018 Tax Returns) |
| Feb. 13, 2020 | Toddler & Children's House Interview Day |
| Mar. 10, 2020 | Admissions decision letters mailed |
| Apr. 10, 2020 | Admitted students' agreements due |
Financial aid provides tuition assistance to families based on financial need. Financial Aid is available to full-time students in Children’s House through the Adolescent Program. We determine this with a thorough evaluative process beginning with your application through FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition).
