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.
Complete our Online Inquiry Form.
Experience “A Moment at Thacher” by viewing this ten-minute video. You will find helpful information in the Our School and Our Program sections of this website.
Contact Nikki Toon, our Director of Admission and Enrollment Management with any questions.
Schedule a one-on-one meeting with our Director of Admission and Enrollment Management. During this one-hour mandatory meeting for adults, you will learn more about the Montessori philosophy and the educational process at Thacher.
Use the admissions appointment calendar to schedule your private meeting. Note: All one-on-one meetings will be held virtually until further notice.
Contact Nikki Toon, our Director of Admission and Enrollment Management, with questions.
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. In addition to the application, please also complete the appropriate AISNE form for your child. Note: Links to the AISNE forms are at the bottom of our application. We require AISNE Forms for children with prior daycare or school experience.
All applications and application fees are due on January 31.
Visits allow our guides an opportunity to interact with prospective students. Applicants will visit on either February 18, 2022, or March 4, 2022.
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
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. 21, 2021 |
Montessori Q & A (A virtual information session)
9:30 - 10:30 AM |
| Dec. 2, 2021 |
Montessori Q & A (A virutal information session) (RSVP ntoon@thacherschool.org)
9:30 - 10:30 AM |
| Oct. 18, 2021 - Feb. 11, 2022 | Virtual Meetings with Admissions (by appointment only) |
| Nov. 12, 2021 - March 4, 2022 | Virtual Applicant Interviews (by appointment only) |
| Jan. 13, 2022 |
Montessori Q & A (A virtual information session) (RSVP ntoon@thacherschool.org)
9:30 - 10:30 AM |
| Jan. 31, 2022 | Application Deadline |
| Jan. 31, 2022 | Financial Aid application deadline (including 2020 Tax Returns) |
| Mar. 10, 2022 | Admissions decision by email |
| Apr. 10, 2022 | 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).
