Upper School Admissions

Visit

A student in-class visit, interviews, and an assessment are required. A parent interview is also required.

Visit Options

Visiting Day—students and parents visit classes, interview with administrators, and attend admissions activities.
Visiting Weekend—longer event available to those students exploring the boarding program or for families considering relocation to the area.
Virtual Visit—a two-hour online version of our visiting day that requires additional interview and testing sessions.

Fall 2022 Visit Dates

Visting Mondays

Sept 26 (Virtual)
October 31
November 14

Visiting Weekends

October 29–31
November 12–14

Spring 2023 Visit Dates

Visiting Mondays

January 23
February 13
February 27
April 10
April 24
May 1 (Virtual)
June 12 (Virtual)

Visiting Weekends

February 11–13
February 25–27
April 8–10
April 22–24 Visiting Weekend/Revisit Weekend for Admits

Registration for Visits and Open Houses opens in August.

If you have questions about admission to Principia Upper School, please contact Jordan Poznick at jordan.poznick@principia.edu or 314.514.3194.

Principia admits eligible, diploma-seeking students able to fully participate in our dynamic, learning community. Students who turn 19 prior to July 1 of their senior year are ineligible for admission. Transfer students need to acquire sufficient credits to meet graduation requirements. Applicants must be free from the use of alcohol, tobacco, vaping, and illegal substances of any type and from engagement in premarital sexual activities. Principia administers all programs without regard to gender, race, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We appreciate and celebrate diversity and individuality throughout our student body.

Tuition Assistance

Applying for tuition assistance is optional.

Tuition Assistance is available for grades 9–12.

Principia requires each family applying for tuition assistance to file a confidential online application through School and Students Services (SSS) by completing the Parent Financial Statement and submitting supporting 2021 tax documentation. It is extremely important to submit the tuition assistance application on time, as there are budgetary limits to the available funds. Do not wait until a child is accepted to apply for assistance.

Financial Aid application deadlines:

December 9, 2023—Early Admission deadline for grade 9*
April 3, 2023—Priority Admission deadline for all grade levels*
June 20, 2023—Late Admission deadline for all grade levels

*Application for tuition assistance will be accepted beyond the deadline. However, the availability of tuition assistance may be limited.

*Scholarships are available through the April 3 deadline.

Decisions and notification:

Applying for tuition assistance does not affect the admission decision. The admission decision is a separate process from the tuition assistance determination and is led by a separate committee. The committee deliberations are confidential and address only factors affecting the assessment of financial need. Prospective families can expect a tuition assistance decision at the same time as their admission decision when applications are completed by or before the deadline.

Applications for Upper School are open. We encourage you to apply early to guarantee your spot if admitted as well as having access to scholarships and tuition assistance (early & priority admission).

A minimum 2.5 GPA is required for admission.

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Application Dates & Deadlines

Applications now open for Fall 2023–24

Spring Semester (Jan 2023) Application Deadline: November 18, 2022

Fall 2023–24 Deadlines:

December 9: Early admission (grade 9)
January 10: Early admission (grades 10–12)
January 12: International admission (grades 9–12)
April 3: Priority admission
June 14: Late admission

A complete application includes:

Online application including parent, student, supplemental sections
Official transcript and school records, including any standardized testing results from applicant’s current school
Recommendations from current teachers
Christian Science or character references
Results of the MAP assessment ($40 fee)
Student & Family interview

A $50 application fee is required.

International Students

International applications are closed for the 2022-23 academic year.

International students seeking a high school diploma and who regularly attend a Christian Science Sunday School are invited to apply to the Upper School (grades 9–12).

Eligibility

A 2.5 minimum core grade-point average (GPA on a four-point scale) is required.
The "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (English proficiency assessment) is required with minimum scores with one of the following:
- Duolingo (90 for incoming freshmen/sophomores and 100 for incoming juniors/seniors)
- TOEFL iBT (59 for incoming freshmen/sophomores and 72 for incoming juniors/seniors)
Students who will turn 19 years old prior to July of their 12th-grade year are not eligible for admission.

Admission Criteria

Applications are given careful consideration with emphasis on academics, citizenship, and commitment to Christian Science.

Along with the completed application form, the following items are required:

Birth certificate
Duolingo or TOEFL iBT
Academic transcripts/grade reports
Academic examinations/certifications
Three academic recommendations
Two Christian Science recommendations
Interviews (in person or via Zoom)
Passport
Official TB test results (upon offer of admission)

Costs

Applicants are expected to cover these costs:

Application Fee ($50)
Any outstanding balance for tuition, room, board, and fees not covered by tuition assistance
International flights to and from Principia
Money for personal items, school supplies, uniforms, casual clothing, and social activities
Duolingo or TOEFL iBT, TB test, or visa-related expenses (e.g., application, interview)
Health insurance (required)

A completed tuition assistance application should be submitted at the same time as the admissions application.

Important Application Dates

Applications for international admission are open for the 2023–2024 academic year and will close on January 12, 2023.
Duolingo or TOEFL iBT exams must be taken by the end of December in order to meet our application deadline for the following year.
- Duolingo: Register at at https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants and select "Principia School"
- TOEFL iBT: Please use Principia's school code: 1964. Register at https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/take/locations-dates.
If you have questions about admission to Principia Upper School, email School Admissions.

Living that amounts to anything is the kind of living that turns other people to God. If our lives serve this purpose, then our living is worthwhile.

Education at The Principia, p. 125

“Your child should not just survive high school but thrive in it. I look forward to sharing with you what makes Principia a place of growth and opportunity.”

Jordan Poznick
Senior Associate Director of Admission
Upper School
314.514.3194