Admission

Meet Admissions Deadlines

Limited Space Available for the 2026-2027 School Year


To learn more, register for a spring tour via the Register for Admission Events menu, or email us at admission@norwoodschool.org.

General Deadlines

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Admissions timeline:

September 2, 2025: Online Applications Open
September 30, 2025: Individual Parent Tours & Conversations Begin
November 6, 2025: Student Visits and Playdates Begin
January 15, 2026: Application Supporting Documents Due
January 15, 2026: Applications Due
February 27, 2026: Admission Decision and Financial Aid Letters Distributed
March 13, 2026: Admission Contracts and Tuition Deposits Due
May 1, 2026: Contract Binding Date, Due at 4 p.m.

Financial Aid Application

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Financial Aid Deadlines: December 19, 2025 – Returning Student Financial Aid Applications Due; January 15, 2026 – Financial Aid Applications Due; February 27, 2026 – Admission Decision and Financial Aid Letters Sent; April 15, 2026 – 2025 Financial Aid Supporting Documents Due.
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“Because of Norwood, I learned to be more comfortable in taking a leadership role and to be comfortable with advocating for myself when I need to.”
 - Violet ’24


Please feel free to contact the office at any time to ask a question or arrange a visit.

Contact the Admission Office

Email: admission@norwoodschool.org Phone: 301-841-2130


Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond. Recognizing that children are multi-faceted, Norwood provides many opportunities for safe risk-taking, exploration, discovery, and growth in a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive school community.