The very first step in applying to St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School is to let us know that you are interested. You can do so by completing our convenient online Inquiry Form or by contacting the office directly.

Once we hear from you, we'll set up a time for you to visit the campus and will mail you our complete admission packet. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!

For grades JK-5, please call 703-212-2705 or contact Keisha Williams.

For grades 6-12, please call 703-212-2706 or contact Scott McLeod.

The best way for you and your child to select a school is to see it first hand; for this reason campus tours are a required step in the process. Older students may also attend one of our popular visiting days. To make an appointment for a tour and visit, please call 703-212-2705 for grades JK-5 or 703-212-2706 for 6-12.

Admission Appointments

Grades JK-K
From October through January small group tours are provided for parents only (due to limited space, we regret that we are unable to include children in our group tours). Reservations can be made by calling 703-212-2705. In addition to the group tour, parents arrange an individual meeting with an admission director. This visit gives parents an opportunity to learn more about the school as it specifically relates to their child.

Grades 1-5
From October through January individual family tours are provided. Students considering grades 3-5 are asked to visit with their parents, while those entering grades 1-2 are welcome but not required to come. Each tour is immediately followed by a meeting with an Admission Director. This is an opportunity for parents and students to ask questions about the school as it specifically relates to their interests. The combined tour and visit take about an hour. Please call 703-212-2705 to schedule an appointment.

Grades 6-11
From October through February individual family tours are offered for students and their parents. Each tour is immediately followed by a meeting with an Admission Director. This visit is an opportunity for parents and students to ask questions about the school as it specifically relates to their personal interests. Please call 703-212-2706 to schedule an appointment. Visiting the school for an entire day is not required but is encouraged for students applying for grades 6-11.

Prospective Student Visiting Days

Do you love science? Sit in on an experiment! Do you play the violin? Bring it along! Is basketball your favorite sport? Talk with a coach! On Prospective Student Visiting Days, you get to sit in on classes with a current student who shares your interests both in and out of the classroom. You will meet with teachers, coaches and other students. In the morning, while you are in class, your parents can meet with faculty and administrators at an informal coffee. It's the best way to get a flavor for life as a SAINT!

Apply to St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School Online!

For your convenience, there are two division specific application packets. There is a packet for grades JK-5 and a separate packet for grades 6-12.

We encourage you to apply online:

Application forms are also available for download in the box to the right or can be requested by calling 703-212-2705 for grades JK-5 and 703-212-2706 for grades 6-12.

Please return your completed application and the fee to the Admission Office. All applications must be on file by January 15.

Testing in the Lower School consists of two parts: individual testing and group testing. For grades JK-1, group testing consists primarily of a "Playday" to observe how children act in a classroom setting, while in grades 2-5 it includes assessments in math, reading comprehension and writing. For more information, including test dates and administrators, visit the Lower School Testing section.

In Middle and Upper School, prospective students have the option of taking either the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) or the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) in order to accommodate applicants who are applying to more than one school. For more information, visit the Middle and Upper School Testing section.

At St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School, we understand that the admission process can be a tenuous time for families. To help ease the burden of uncertainty as soon as possible, we will mail admission decision letters on March 6, 2009; please allow several days for postal delivery. Parent replies for accepted students are due on April 1, 2009 in order to reserve a spot for the upcoming school year.