Admissions

How to Apply

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  • A LIFETIME OF LEARNING

    BEGINS HERE
We are thrilled that you are interested in applying
to Fairfield Country Day School!
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be available on our application portal, Ravenna, in September.

To learn more about the admission process,
please click on the appropriate link --->

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  • Kindergarten Application Steps

    We'll guide you through the following steps:
    Step 1: Parent Tour and Interview
    Step 2: Preliminary Online Application
    Step 3: Readiness Screening
    Step 4: Kindergarten Observation
    Step 5: Teacher Recommendation
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  • Grades 1-5 Application Steps

    We'll guide you through the following steps:
    Step 1: Parent Tour and Interview
    Step 2: Preliminary Online Application
    Step 3: Student Shadow Day
    Step 4: Teacher Recommendation 
    Step 5: School Report Cards
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  • Grades 6-9 Application Steps

    We'll guide you through the following steps:
    Step 1: Parent Tour and Interview
    Step 2: Preliminary Online Application
    Step 3: Student Shadow Day
    Step 4: Standardized Testing
    Step 5: Teacher Recommendations
    Step 6: School Report Cards
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2024-25 IMPORTANT DATES
  • JAN 28  -  PARENT OPEN HOUSE (registration opens Nov 18)
  • FEB 14  -  ADMISSIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE
  • FEB 14  -  FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION DEADLINE
  • FEB 24  -  ADMISSIONS DECISIONS COMMUNICATED
  • MAR 10  -  NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT DEADLINE
Fairfield Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, all-boys day school in Fairfield, Connecticut.

FCDS admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

FCDS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.