Applying to Wheeler

Thank you for your interest in The Wheeler School! The application season for the 2021-22 school year has begun, and below you will find a list of the application requirements and the final deadlines.

Applicants who complete the process by Monday, February 1st will receive decisions for admission and, if applicable, financial aid on Friday, February 26th. After the deadline, we switch into a rolling admission cycle when space is available.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Enrollment Office via phone (401-421-8100) or via email (enrollment@wheelerschool.org) if you have any questions!

Meet the Enrollment Team

Meet Wheeler’s Enrollment Team from Wheeler School PR Office on Vimeo.

Application Checklist

Learn more about the applications process by clicking on the grades below. Then, visit the Enrollment Process page to begin.

Announcing The Nest Preschool for ages 2.9-5 years.  Visit our Nest website and reach out to Bob Rojee for more information on this new, nature-based preschool program at The Wheeler Farm Campus.

  • Completed Online Application
  • Parent/Guardian Statement
  • Virtual Parent/Guardian Meeting
  • Submitted Video Recordings
  • Teacher Recommendation form
  • First Grade Applicants Only: Submitted Academic Transcript/School Reports

  • Completed Online Application
  • Parent/Guardian Statement
  • Virtual Parent/Guardian Meeting
  • 2.5 Years of academic transcripts/school reports when applicable
  • Teacher Recommendation
  • Submitted math and writing assessment
  • Scheduled reading assessment

  • Completed Online Application
  • Parent/Guardian Statement
  • Virtual Parent/Guardian Meeting
  • Student Statement
  • 2.5 Years of academic transcripts
  • Teacher Recommendations
    + English Teacher
    +  Math Teacher
  • Scheduled Virtual Interview
  • Required Writing Sample
  • Graded Essay

Application Options

The Wheeler School Application (preferred)
                             –OR–
The Standard Application Online (SAO) (6-12 grade applicants only)

International Applicants

International Applicants: We require all of our international applicants to go through AIEP (Apex International Education Partners) in order to apply for admission to our school. To learn about their services you can contact Feng Chen at Fchen@aiepusa.com