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Steps to applying

  1. Schedule a Tour of St. Luke's
  2. Complete an application online, along with Application Fee
  3. Submit supplemental documentation according to the Application Checklist

On behalf of St. Luke's Episcopal School, the Office of Admissions would like to thank you for your interest in our school. It is our pleasure to assist you through the admissions process and introduce you to the many wonderful educational opportunities St. Luke's has to offer.

Our application, teacher recommendation forms, transcript requests, and student supplement form are available online through the Online Admissions Portal. You will be prompted to create a login for the portal before you are able to start a new application. Please note that applicants will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee until all pieces of the application have been received by the Office of Admissions.

2025-2026 Application Deadlines

Early Admissions Deadline - December 6, 2024
Students who have a complete admissions application file on record with SLES by this deadline will receive notice of their admissions decision no later than December 31, 2023. 

Regular Admissions Deadline - February 14, 2025
Students who have a complete admissions application file on record with SLES by this deadline will receive notice of their admissions decision no later than February 23, 2024. 

Financial Aid Deadline - February 14, 2025
Any family seeking financial aid must have a fully completed 

Rolling Admission - February 14, 2025
Any student applying for admission after the Regular Admissions Deadline will be admitted on a space-available basis. 

Step 1: Explore SLES & Tour Our Campus

As part of the application process, all families are encouraged to meet with our Director of Enrollment Management, Andrea Jenkins. To schedule a tour, please contact Andrea Jenkins at 210.826.0664 or ajenkins@sles-sa.org.

Step 2: Apply for Admission

Complete the Online Application for Admission

The application for admission is available via the Online Admissions Portal. A non-refundable application fee of $85 is due with each application for admission. 

Step 3: Submit Additional Requirements

Teacher Recommendation Forms

PK3 - 4th Grade: Students are required to submit one teacher recommendation form from their homeroom teacher from the current or previous school year, depending on the time period of application. 
5th - 8th Grade: Students are required to submit 3 recommendation forms - one from their math teacher, one from their English teacher, and one from their counselor or principal.

After submitting the online application for admission, you will receive information about logging into the Online Admissions Portal to access your Admissions Checklist. Through this checklist, you will be able to send an electronic request to your teachers/administrators, requesting that the recommendation form(s) be completed on your behalf.

Report Cards/Transcripts

All applicants are required to submit a copy of their student's most recent report card/transcript, as well as a copy of his or her official report card/transcript from last school year (if applicable). We also request that any standardized test scores be included in with the student's record.

An electronic request for records may be sent to your school's registrar via the Online Admissions Portal. If you have copies of your student's records, you may upload them in the Online Admissions Portal as well, or send them directly to the Office of Admissions at admissions@sles-sa.org.

Entrance Exam Testing

Additional Requirements: 

PK3 & PK4 Applicants: Students applying for PK3 or PK4 should plan to participate in an Early Childhood Visit Day on St. Luke's campus in the spring. Dates for these visits will be posted in late fall. Registration will be available to families after St. Luke's receives your student's application. 
Kindergarten - 4th Applicants: Students seeking admission to kindergarten through 4th grade are required to complete an entrance exam off campus with a licensed psychologist. Testing information and requirements can be found here.
5th - 8th Applicants: Students applying for 5th - 8th grade are strongly encouraged to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Students may register online with ERB and have scores submitted to St. Luke's. At-Home/Virtual ISEE testing can also be scheduled directly with the St. Luke's Office of Admissions.

Student supplement (5th - 8th grade)

After submitting the online application, applicants should log into the Online Admissions Portal to access the Student Supplement. This set of questions should be answered by the applicant independently.

Student Visit

Students are encouraged to visit St. Luke's during their parent's tour of campus. In addition, students applying for 1st - 4th grade for 2024-2025 may participate in a Shadow Day Visit. Students applying for grades 5th - 8th are required to participate in a Shadow Day Visit. Shadow Day Visits take place on designated dates and allow students to experience a full day on campus, exploring what it is like to be a St. Luke's student. Registration is available to students after St. Luke's has received an online application for admission via the Online Admissions Portal. Shadow Day Visits will begin in October 2024. 

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