Thacher’s admissions process will help determine if we are a good match for your family. The following steps will facilitate your understanding of Thacher and our commitment to the Montessori philosophy.
Complete our Online Inquiry Form.
Attend our Open House on Saturday, October 29, from 10:30 – noon. Families welcome – no registration required.
Register for one of our three Information Sessions scheduled for November 10, December 1, and January 19.
Please visit this website’s Our School and Our Program sections for helpful information.
Contact Nikki Toon, our Director of Admission and Enrollment Management, with any questions.
Click here to see a list of the schools that Thacher graduates have been accepted to and have attended.
School tours are a mandatory part of our Admissions Process.
During this one-hour meeting for adults, you will learn more about the Montessori philosophy and the educational process at Thacher.
Schedule your private meeting today. Tours will begin on October 13.
Contact Nikki Toon, our Director of Admission and Enrollment Management, with questions or if you prefer to schedule a virtual meeting.
Email: ntoon@thacherschool.org
Phone: 617-361-2522 ext. 11
Please use our Online Application Form to apply and submit the $50 (per child) application fee.
All applications and application fees are due on January 31.
Visits allow our teachers an opportunity to interact with prospective students. Toddler and Children’s House applicants will visit on either February 17, 2023, or March 3, 2023. Elementary and Middle School applicants will visit our classrooms individually on a separate schedule.
NOTE: Our prospective student visiting schedule is subject to change.
We will send admissions decisions on March 10.
We respectfully request your response on or before April 10.
AVERAGE NUMBER OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCES EACH STUDENT WILL DO BETWEEN CHILDREN'S HOUSE AND AP
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN MONTESSORI MODEL UN (MMUN)
UPPER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS CAMP AT NATURE'S CLASSROOM
BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS IN THACHER LIBRARY
DAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS SKI OR SNOWBOARD AT BLUE HILLS RESERVATION EVERY WINTER
| Date(s) | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2022 |
Open House (Families welcome - no RSVP required.)
10:30 - noon |
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| Nov. 10, 2022 |
Information Session (please register)
9:30 - 10:30 am |
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| Dec. 1, 2022 |
Information Session (please register)
9:30 - 10:30 AM |
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| Oct. 13, 2022 - Feb. 10, 2023 | School Tours with Admissions (by appointment only) | |
| Nov. 14, 2022 - March 3, 2023 |
Applicant Interviews (appointment scheduled by Admissions)
Toddler & Children's House - February 17 or March 3 Elementary & Middle School - classroom visit |
|
| Jan. 19, 2023 |
Information Session (please register)
9:30 - 10:30 AM |
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| Jan. 31, 2023 | Application Deadline | |
| Jan. 31, 2023 | Financial Aid application deadline (including 2021 Tax Returns) | |
| Mar. 10, 2023 | Admissions decision by email | |
| Apr. 10, 2023 | Admitted students' agreements due |
Financial aid provides tuition assistance to families based on financial needs. Financial Aid is available to full-time students in Children’s House through the Middle School. We determine this with a thorough evaluative process beginning with your application through FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition).
