Athenian welcomes late applications for positions in our waiting pool. Fall enrollment is currently full, except for a very small number of openings in our boarding program. Contact Admission for more information.
Athenian's admission process is designed to give us the opportunity to learn about you while you discover Athenian. We look beyond the typical qualifications. Strong academic performance is important, and we seek students who fit well with Athenian's philosophy and approach to education. Athenian's Admission Committees look for students who will add to the mix of experiences, talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that form the Athenian community.
We invite you to explore our website to learn about our Middle School and Upper School programs. Discover Athenian's approach to serious academics through some of our unique programs, including Middle School Focus Days, class trips, international exchange, and the Athenian Wilderness Experience.
To register for events, receive information about The Athenian School, or begin an online application, click on Apply and complete the student profile. If you have an existing Ravenna account, log in to ravenna-hub.com, click Apply, and select The Athenian School from the School Directory.
The Admission Office is here to help you in the application process. Contact us at any time!
Athenian's admission process is designed to give us the opportunity to learn about you while you discover Athenian. We look beyond the typical qualifications. Strong academic performance is important, and we seek students who fit well with Athenian's philosophy and approach to education. Athenian's Admission Committees look for students who will add to the mix of experiences, talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that form the Athenian community.
The Application Process
It's not too late to apply for fall admission! Athenian welcomes late applications for positions in our waiting pool. Fall enrollment is currently full, except for a very small number of openings in our boarding program. Contact Admission for more information.
We know that applying to schools can be a big endeavor. We provide a lot of information on our website. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are happy to walk you through the process. Application steps are listed below and include transcripts, recommendations, admission testing, a school visit, as well as parent and student essays. Please review the directions below for how to apply to the Middle School and the Upper School and how to apply as an International Student.
Applications are being accepted for the current school year starting September 1 last year. To begin the process for fall enrollment, choose the Apply button in the upper right of this page.
To apply from an existing Ravenna account, log into ravenna-hub.com and choose The Athenian School from the School Directory. Be sure you have selected the current apply year.
Application Steps
Student Campus Visit
We invite students to visit our campus and experience Athenian's classes and campus for yourself. Campus visits are required and begin in October each year.Campus visit registration will begin on September 1st. Visits are scheduled Monday through Thursday. They begin at 8:10 AM and end after lunch at 12:00 PM. During your visit, you will sit in on a few classes with a student host. You will take a math assessment and complete a creative writing exercise, and have lunch with student hosts. Many students are nervous before visiting a new school, but we hope you will find our Middle School community welcoming and eager to meet you.
Admission Testing Information
All applicants must complete the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Testing dates and locations are available at a number of East Bay schools. To be included in the first round of admission decisions, please complete admission testing no later than February 15. We will also accept the SSAT if the ISEE is not available.
Athenian School Code for ISEE: 050724
Application Steps
Applicants who have not attended school in the U.S. for at least the past three years, regardless of citizenship or visa status, should complete the International Application. Please contact the Admission Office with questions regarding status as a domestic or international applicant.
We invite students to visit our campus and experience Athenian's classes and campus for yourself. Campus visits are required and begin in October each year.Campus visit registration will begin on September 1st. Your visit may include attending one or two classes, lunch, and a brief interview with a member of the Admission Committee. We recommend that you ask your student host about their experience at Athenian, be open and friendly with the Admission Officer, and try to learn about what makes Athenian different. Your parents are invited to speak with a member of the Admission team as well as a pair of Upper School Ambassadors to learn more about Athenian from a students' perspective.
Most applicants complete the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Testing dates and locations are available at a number of East Bay schools. To be included in the first round of admission decisions, please complete admission testing no later than February 15. For Upper School students, we also accept the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT).
Athenian School Code for ISEE: 050724
Athenian School Code for SSAT: 1414
Campus Visits
Campus visits begin in October. Please see "Visit Athenian" tabs to the left for Middle School, Upper School, and International student applicants for information on how to visit.
Open Houses
We host Open Houses for Middle and Upper School in November and January. Please register for Open House events in advance. To register use the Apply button and complete a student profile. Then select The Athenian School from the directory and use the Register for event link. To register from an existing Ravenna account, log into ravenna-hub.com and choose The Athenian School from the School Directory.
Join us for a Middle School Information Sessions between October and January.Please register for Middle School Parent Information Sessions in advance. To register use the Apply button and complete a student profile. Then select The Athenian School from the directory and use the Register for event link. To register from an existing Ravenna account, log into ravenna-hub.com and choose The Athenian School from the School Directory. Space is limited.
Standardized exams must be completed by all applicants who are seeking admission. Testing dates and locations are available at a number of East Bay schools. To be included in the first round of admission decisions, please complete admission testing no later than early February. Athenian will host the ISEE in December and January. Register early as test dates fill quickly.
The Athenian School will host the ISEE the following dates:
All international students are encouraged to submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL Junior or IELTS are also acceptable. Testing should be completed by mid-January to ensure results are received by February 15.
The online application for Middle School and Upper School will be available September 1. To begin your application, please see the "Apply" tab to the left. After the initial application due date on January 9, we work with families to complete all parts of the application by February 15. There is no penalty as long as the application is completed by February 15. Applications complete after February 15 will be considered for any openings which remain available after the Decision Responses due date. (Other schools have different policies.)
Middle School
January 9 initial filing date for applications and forms.
February 15 is the final application deadline.Athenian will accept all applications and forms completed by February 15 and include those applications in the first round of admission decisions. There is no penalty as long as the application is completed by February 15. Note: Other schools have different policies.
February 15 is the final application deadline.Athenian will accept all applications and forms completed by February 15 and include those applications in the first round of admission decisions. There is no penalty as long as the application is completed by February 15. Note: Other schools have different policies.
The Athenian School has its own bus system with three routes, providing transportation to students between Oakland and Dublin/Pleasanton. Financial aid is available for transportation fees.
We encourage you to bike or walk to school if you live close by. We have safe places on campus for you to lock up your bike. We also encourage you to carpool with other Athenian families. Our Admission Office can help you find families in your area to facilitate carpooling.
Athenian is located east of San Francisco at 2100 Mount Diablo Scenic Boulevard in Danville, California. The nearest airports are Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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