We invite you to join one of the most progressive schools in the United States that offers academic rigor and the development of consciousness. We believe it is one of the most effective, time-proven programs for meeting the dual challenge of preparing students for college and life beyond.
This website was designed to give you a detailed understanding of Maharishi School and to guide you in making the transition here. Please review the admissions process for your respective school below and as soon as the application is complete and all information is submitted, we will begin the review process.
We’re excited to get to know you and your family and share our school with you!
Maharishi School does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its program and activity.
An offer of admission is conditioned on Maharishi School being able to meet any necessary or reasonable accommodations. If you have such needs, please contact our Admissions Office after you have received an offer of admission. We will need this in writing, and may require additional documentation, in order to make this determination.
Maharishi School 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 or race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Current Year enrollment for Maharishi Preschool is closed. Please apply now for current year. Interviews will begin March 1, and will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
There is a $25 application fee andyou will need to provide the following information:
As you navigate the application requirements, remember that the Maharishi Admissions team is here to be your partner every step of the way. Access our online application.
The best way to know if Maharishi School is a perfect fit for your family is to come to observe the Nature Explore playground, Montessori classrooms, Consciousness-Based Education curriculum, and Positive Discipline in action— for yourself. Afterward, you will be invited to sit down one-on-one with our Children’s House Director to hear more about the program and answer any questions you have. This is also the time we will get to know you and determine together if Maharishi School is a good match for your child and their needs.
The visit and interview are arranged by appointment only. To plan a visit and interview, contact admissions@maharishischool.org or call (641) 472-9400 ext.5076.
To provide an authentic observation, we request that your first visit and interview be for parents only. A visit for your child can be scheduled at a later date.
Because Maharishi School’s Children’s House has a waiting list, we use the following criterion to determine each family’s place on the list, shown in order of priority:
After receiving your acceptance letter, say “yes”. Pay the enrollment deposit and complete the enrollment process with our Registrar.
Families may opt to use our monthly payment plan or pay for each semester in full before the student begins in their classroom.
The following documents are required to complete the enrollment process:
The Maharishi Children’s House operates on a rolling admissions cycle and new students may be admitted throughout the school year where space is available.After the student is accepted and tuition is paid, the Children’s House Director will schedule your child’s start date with you.
VISIT US
The best way to know whether your family and Maharishi School are a perfect fit is to visit. You’ll want to meet our teachers, our administrators, spend time in the classrooms, and have your child meet their peers.
Visits to the Maharishi Lower School are arranged by appointment. We request a two-week notice of all visits.Open Houses are also scheduled several times each year. Local students are invited to spend a day in their age-appropriate classroom and out of town students are invited to spend 2 days in their age-appropriate classroom.
To plan a visit, contact admissions@maharishischool.org or call (641) 472-9400 ext.5076.
There is a $25 application fee and you will need to provide an official school transcript from your child’s most recent school. As you navigate the application requirements, remember that the Maharishi Admissions team is here to be your partner every step of the way. Access our online application.
Contact Maharishi School’s Admissions office to schedule an interview with the Lower School Director and Admissions Director. Email admissions@maharishischool.org or call (641) 472-9400 ext.5076.
Say “Yes”. Pay the enrollment deposit and complete the registration process with our Registrar.
In order to complete the enrollment process, you will need to provide:
If you would like to apply for financial aid, submit your financial aid application immediately.
Tuition must be fully paid before the student begins in their classroom.
Maharishi School’s Lower School operates on a rolling admissions cycle and new students may be admitted throughout the school year where space is available. At each grade level, class sizes are held to a predetermined number of students to ensure the quality of instruction and to allow our teachers to work individually with each student.
After the student is accepted and tuition is paid, the Lower School Director will schedule your child’s start date.
VISIT US (OPTIONAL)
The best way to know whether your student and Maharishi School are a great fit is to visit. You’ll want to meet our teachers, our administrators, spend time in the classrooms, and meet the other students.
Visits to the Maharishi Middle School are arranged by appointment. We request a two-week notice of all visits. Open Houses are also scheduled several times each year. Local students are invited to spend a day in their age-appropriate classroom and out of town students are invited to spend 2 days in their age-appropriate classroom. After a student visits and is accepted, Middle School students must defer enrollment until the start of the next quarter.
To plan a visit, contact admissions@maharishischool.org or call (641) 472-9400 ext.5076.
There is a $25 application fee and you will need to provide an official school transcript from these student’s most recent school. As you navigate the application requirements, remember that the Maharishi Admissions team is here to be your partner every step of the way. Access our online application.
The following documents will be needed to complete the application:
Interviews are a required part of the application process. This can be an in-person or a Skype interview. After receipt of a completed application, a Maharishi School Admissions officer will contact you to schedule a student interview after the transcripts are received and application including the student essay is completed.
Say “Yes”. Pay the enrollment deposit and complete the registration process with our Registrar.
In order to complete the enrollment process, you will need to provide:
If you would like to apply for financial aid, submit your financial aid application immediately.
Tuition must be fully paid before the student begins in their classroom.
For Fall Semester entry
For Spring Semester entry
Maharishi School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School.
VISIT US (OPTIONAL)
The best way to know whether you and Maharishi School are a great fit is to visit. You’ll want to meet our teachers, our administrators, spend time in the classrooms, and meet your peers.
Visits to the Maharishi Middle School are arranged by appointment. We request a two-week notice of all visits. Open Houses are also scheduled several times each year. Local students are invited to spend a day in their age-appropriate classroom and out of town students are invited to spend 2 days in their age-appropriate classroom. After a student visits and is accepted, Upper School students must defer enrollment until the start of the following semester.
To plan a visit, contact admissions@maharishischool.org or call (641) 472-9400 ext.5076.
There is a $25 application fee and you will need to provide an official school transcript from your most recent school. As you navigate the application requirements, remember that the Maharishi Admissions team is here to be your partner every step of the way. Access our online application.
The following documents will be needed to complete the application:
Interviews are a required part of the application process. This can be an in-person or a Skype interview. After receipt of a completed application, a Maharishi School Admissions officer will contact you to schedule a student interview after the transcripts are received and application including the student essay is completed.
Say “Yes”. Pay the enrollment deposit and complete the registration process with our Registrar.
In order to complete the enrollment process, you will need to provide:
If you would like to apply for financial aid, submit your financial aid application immediately.
Tuition must be fully paid before the student begins in their classroom.
For Fall Semester entry
For Spring Semester entry
Upon admission to Maharishi School, boarding families are issued an enrollment contract which should be submitted with the deposit within three weeks. Tuition must be fully paid before the start of student orientation.
Maharishi School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School.