Admissions

Thank you for your interest in Hawthorn School, an independent, accredited day school for girls Grade 1 to 12 and co-ed Day Care and Junior School.

Our legacy spans almost 30 years of educating young women in character and academics through a committed partnership with parents. Hawthorn is a wonderful place for any child to be – a place where your child matters, truly belongs, and flourishes. Our small-school and caring atmosphere creates an environment that our students flourish in.

Admission Requirements

Application Form

Includes: application fee, teacher recommendation, recent photograph, copies of last two years of report cards, a copy of birth certificate or passport. Grade 4 and above also submit two pieces of graded written work.

School Visit

Schedule a visit to the school, during which there will be a student assessment. This takes place virtually for international applicants.

Parent Interview*

A parent interview follows the school visit to discuss aspects of the applicant file. An interview with the Director of Academics is included for students applying to the Upper School. The interview process may be conducted online for international students.

Acceptance Packages

Acceptance package with Enrolment Agreements and payment Plan are sent in February. A deposit is required upon acceptance and is deducted from the total tuition fee.

*We want as much as possible, to have a multidimensional view of your daughter, academically and personally. That’s
why we look for a ‘family fit’ as much as we look for a ‘candidate fit’.