Admissions

Application Process

How toApply

Thank you for your interest in applying to Shore! This page outlines the Admissions application process. Each year, Shore enrolls new students in all grades, with the largest entry points at Pre-K 1 (age 3), Pre-K 2 (age 4), Kindergarten, Grade 6, and Grade 7.  

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To learn about the Financial Assistance process at Shore, please visit our Tuition and Financial Assistance page. The two processes are separate and both need to be completed in their entirety for any families seeking admission and financial assistance.

Considering a mid-year entry for your child? Please reach out to Director of Enrollment Sarah Powers.

Application Process Steps

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  • Submit an Inquiry

    Submit our inquiry form to create a MyShore account, to receive information from the Admissions Office, and start a conversation about Shore for your child.  

    If you already have a MyShore account, use this link to start the application.
  • Visit Shore

    Explore our campus through an optional guided tour. During this hour-long visit, you will see our academic learning environments and leave with a deeper understanding of our community as a whole. Schedule your tour here.

    If you are unable to visit the school, we are happy to schedule a phone conversation where we can learn about your child and answer your questions about Shore. Please contact our office at admissions@shoreschool.org.
  • Complete an Online Application

    The online application includes required student and family information and a $50 application fee. If the application fee presents a hardship for your family, please reach out to Amy Belanger, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management, for a waiver code. This portion of the application must be submitted before scheduling your child’s Applicant Visit Day.
  • Schedule the Parent/Caregiver Interview

    Contact Admissions to schedule the parent/caregiver interview. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

    • For parents/caregivers of applicants for Grades 1-9, the interview will typically take place during the Applicant Visit Day.
    • Parents/caregiver of Pre-K 1, Pre-K 2, and Kindergarten applicants should contact the Admissions Office to schedule the interview.

    If it is difficult for the parent/caregiver(s) to attend an in-person interview, we are happy to schedule a virtual meeting.
  • Request Information from Your Child’s School

    Shore requires a teacher recommendation and school progress report for students who attend school or daycare. If the child is applying to Kindergarten or an older grade, the applicant's school must submit this year’s progress report and last year’s final report card directly to Shore.

    The Student Evaluation Form is required to be submitted by the child’s current teacher. We recommend sending the form to the teacher no earlier than late November or December to give them a chance to get to know your child before completing the form. The AISNE Student Evaluation Form can be shared directly with your child’s teacher(s) from your MyShore Admission Checklist.
  • Complete the Applicant Visit Day

    Applicants for Pre-K 1, Pre-K 2, and Kindergarten:
    Students applying to Pre-K 1, Pre-K 2, and Kindergarten will participate in an in-person visit with a small number of applicants applying to their same grade. During this fun and interactive visit, students will connect with teachers, participate in group activities, and spend a short period of time working one-on-one with a teacher. Visit Days take place in January. Late applicants will work with Admissions to find a suitable day for their child to visit Shore. Email Admissions once your application is submitted to register your child.

    Applicants to Grades 1-9:
    We look forward to welcoming your student to our campus for a half-day shadow visit. This visit will entail applicants being paired with a host and experiencing a portion of the day with their same-aged peers. During the visit, a teacher or admissions representative will administer a short assessment. Email admissions once the application is submitted to schedule your child’s visit day.

Just Beginning to Explore?

If you would like to hear from us and learn more about Shore, submit our inquiry form to request information. Or, just send us an e-mail at admissions@shoreschool.org.

Application Process Deadlines

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  • Admissions Application Deadlines

    • Pre-K 1 and Pre-K 2:
      January 15
      January 24 (School Materials)
    • Kindergarten - Grade 9:
      January 15
    • Financial assistance application deadline:
      February 1
  • Admissions Decisions Shared

    • Pre-K 1 and Pre-K 2:
      February 3
    • Kindergarten - Grade 9:
      February 24
  • Enrollment Deadlines

    • Pre-K 1 and Pre-K 2:
      February 14
    • Kindergarten - Grade 9:
      March 10

Discover Shore

We invite you to visit us—there’s so much more to discover. Tours and conversations help us learn about your child and understand your goals for their education.

Shore Country Day School

545 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-1700
Shore Country Day School’s mission is to provide an education that inspires a love of learning and encourages children to embrace academic challenge. We seek to build character, cultivate creativity, and value diversity as we help our children become healthy, compassionate citizens of the world.
The School admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law, and extends to them all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its admissions, scholarships, and loans, and its educational, athletic, and other programs.