Maharishi School

  • Founded: 1981
  • Address: 804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace, Dr - Iowa, United States (Map)
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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!

HOW TO APPLY

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.

Admissions Process: Preschool and Kindergarten

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.

APPLY ONLINE

There is a $25 application fee andyou will need to provide the following information:

  • Copy of student’s birth certificate
  • Official immunization record or notarized waiver

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.

VISIT AND INTERVIEW

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.

AWAIT ACCEPTANCE LETTER

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:

  • Maharishi School staff children
  • Sibling of a currently enrolled student (in any division)
  • MUM faculty/staff children
  • All others in each age group, by date of application. At each age level, class sizes are held to a predetermined number of students to ensure the quality of instruction, meet government regulations, and to allow our teachers to work individually with each student.

COMPLETE THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS

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:

  • Physical and Health records (completed by your doctor within the last 12 months)
  • Dental Screening (Kindergarten only)
  • Ages and Stages questionnaire

SCHEDULE THE START DATE WITH THE CHILDREN’S HOUSE DIRECTOR

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.

Admissions Process: Lower School

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.

APPLY ONLINE

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.

INTERVIEW

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.

RECEIVE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FROM THE ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR.

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:

  • Official immunization record or notarized waiver
  • Physical and Health records (completed by your doctor within the last 12 months)
  • Consent for Release of Educational Records

If you would like to apply for financial aid, submit your financial aid application immediately.

  • Go to: https://www.fairapp.com/Index.aspx
  • School code is: 114
  • School password is: ms114
  • A copy of your prior year federal income tax return must be sent to FAIR in conjunction with your online application in order for it to be considered.

Tuition must be fully paid before the student begins in their classroom.

SCHEDULE THE START DATE WITH THE LOWER SCHOOL DIRECTOR

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.

Admissions Process: Middle School

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.

APPLY ONLINE

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:

  • Official School transcript from most recent school
  • Personal Recommendation letter
  • Student essay

INTERVIEW

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.

RECEIVE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS.

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:

  • Official immunization record or notarized waiver
  • Physical and Health records (completed by your doctor within the last 12 months)
  • Consent for Release of Educational Records
  • Dental screening (entering 9th graders only)

If you would like to apply for financial aid, submit your financial aid application immediately.

  • Go to: https://www.fairapp.com/Index.aspx
  • School code is: 114
  • School password is: ms114
  • A copy of your prior year federal income tax return must be sent to FAIR in conjunction with your online application in order for it to be considered.

Tuition must be fully paid before the student begins in their classroom.

APPLICATION DATES AND DEADLINES

For Fall Semester entry

  • Priority application: Priority consideration is given to all applications completed by April 1. Once all first-round decisions are made, the admissions process then transitions into a rolling format. New students are accepted until classes are full.
  • Notification of admissions decision: April 15

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.

  • Application deadline: December 1 (US students)
  • Notification of admissions decision: within 2 weeks.

Admissions Process: Upper 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.

APPLY ONLINE

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:

  • Official School transcript from most recent school
  • Personal Recommendation letter
  • Student essay
  • SSAT, PSAT, or other standardized test scores (email admissions@maharishischool.org with questions)

INTERVIEW

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.

RECEIVE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS.

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:

  • Official immunization record or notarized waiver
  • Physical and Health records (completed by your doctor within the last 12 months)
  • Consent for Release of Educational Records
  • Dental screening (entering 9th graders only)

If you would like to apply for financial aid, submit your financial aid application immediately.

  • Go to: https://www.fairapp.com/Index.aspx
  • School code is: 114
  • School password is: ms114
  • A copy of your prior year federal income tax return must be sent to FAIR in conjunction with your online application in order for it to be considered.

Tuition must be fully paid before the student begins in their classroom.

APPLICATION DATES AND DEADLINES

For Fall Semester entry

  • Priority application: Priority consideration is given to all applications completed by April 1. Once all first-round decisions are made, the admissions process then transitions into a rolling format. New students are accepted until classes are full.
  • Notification of admissions decision: April 15

For Spring Semester entry

  • Application deadline: December 1 (US students)
  • Notification of admissions decision: within 2 weeks.

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.

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