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Admission
How to Apply

Upper School

Sanford is that school where all three of my children have grown academically, culturally, socially and in other ways we never expected. The small class sizes and close relationships with teachers allow my children to be the best students they can be. 

Visit Sanford Upper School!

A school tour is a great way for the whole family to get a feel for the Sanford experience. During the tour you will have the opportunity to explore our beautiful campus, meet our teachers, and see our students in action. 

Registration is open for Upper School Open House tours:
  • Monday, October 2
  • Monday, October 30
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Personal tours are available by appointment. Please call us at 302.235.6503, admission@sanfordschool.org to set one up for your family. Information regarding the application process and affordability options, including our merit scholarship programs, will be provided.

We look forward to meeting you and your family!

Admission Process for Grades 9-12


1.  Complete the application. (online or paper version)
2.  Email writing sample
3.  Request the following documents from your child's school (online or paper version available)
  • School Official Report - to be completed by your child's counselor, vice principal, or principal
  • Transcript
  • English teacher recommendation
  • Math teacher recommendation
4. Please discuss standardized testing with your admission officer.
5. Schedule a shadow day visit or student interview.

Please contact Christine DiUbaldo or Jacqueline DeLaFuente to learn more about our Upper School program.

Rolling Decisions

Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis once the Admission Committee has reviewed the candidate's complete admission file.

Families are asked to reply to an offer of admission by the date specified on the enrollment agreement.

  • ISEE ISEE ISEE
    ISEE Group Test Dates:
    Tower Hill
    		November 11, 2023
    TatnallDecember 9, 2023
    Sanford SchoolJanuary 6, 2024
    Wilmington Friends SchoolFebruary 3, 2024
    The Independence SchoolMarch 2, 2024
    Register at least 3 weeks in advance to avoid late fees.
  • SSAT SSAT
    Sanford also accepts SSAT scores.  Please contact admission@sanfordschool.org if your child's test scores are available.

Apply Now

Please use your email address to log into mySANFORD HUB, where you will gain access to the online application and your admission checklist. If your email address is already in our system, please click the "forgot password" link.  Contact Ceil Baum in the Admission office at 302.235.6503 if you have any questions about this process.

Schedule a Personal Tour

Sanford School

6900 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
Phone: 302.235.6500
Email: admission@sanfordschool.org

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