Admissions

Application Process

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Applying to Mater Dei School

Mater Dei follows an open application policy and practices a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin with respect to the admission and treatment of students, faculty, and administrative staff.  Admissions decisions are based on standardized testing (administered by Mater Dei) in conjunction with records and recommendations provided by the applicant's current school.  
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Please note that most new students are admitted to Mater Dei in the first, fifth and sixth grades and that openings in other grades depend upon current student attrition. Accordingly, if you apply for a grade other than first, fifth or sixth grade, the general admissions timeline occurs later should a spot become available. The application submission window is typically September through December. 

General admissions timeline for first, fifth and sixth grades:

List of 6 items.

  • Application Deadlines

    1st grade - Complete online application by December 1
    5th grade - Complete online application by January 8
    6th grade - Complete online applicaiton by January 8

  • Parent Interview/Tour

    Once an application has been submitted, parents will receive an application acknowledgement via email with instructions for scheduling an Admissions Interview.

  • Recommendations and Transcripts

    Recommendation forms and transcript requests are initiated by parents and will be sent to applicants’ current schools from Mater Dei.

  • Admission Testing

    All applicants are required to take a Mater Dei administered admissions test.
    1st Grade Applicants: In December/January, first grade applicants take readiness tests in small groups.
    5th/6th Grade Applicants: TBD Saturday morning in January.

  • Tuition Assistance

    Tuition assistance applications for families new to Mater Dei must be completed by January 15, 2027 (due date for current families is December 1, 2026).​

  • Admissions Decisions

    Admissions decisions are mailed/emailed to applicants in late February.

More Information

Please feel free to contact us by email at admissions@materdeischool.net or call 301.365.2700 with any questions.

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