Abington Friends School

  • Founded: 1697
  • Address: 575 Washington Ln, Jenkintown - Pennsylvania, United States (Map)
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Our goal is to make your application process to AFS as simple and enjoyable as possible. At your earliest convenience, please apply online to begin.

Preschool, Kindergarten & Lower School

Steps in the application process include:

  • Application
  • Parent Statement
  • Teacher Recommendation
  • Parent & Student Meeting
  • Language Arts & Math Assessment
  • School Readiness Assessment for children who will be 4 by September 1 or entering Kindergarten
  • Consent for Records Release
  • Current School Transcripts

While there is no particular order in which required steps in the application process must be completed, the Admission Committee will only review a candidate’s profile when all components are completed. A detailed checklist will be available to you through our online application system.

Contact us:

To further guide you in this process, we encourage parents to call or email our Preschool admission representative Lindsay Newlon to answer any questions and to arrange your personal visit to our school.

Middle School Application

Steps in the application process include:

  • Application
  • Parent Statement
  • Student Statement
  • Graded Writing Sample
  • Parent & Student Meeting
  • Math & English Teacher Recommendations
  • Consent for Records Release
  • SSAT or ISEE Test Results
  • Current Transcripts
  • Families can provide one additional teacher recommendation (optional)

While there is no particular order in which required steps in the application process must be completed, the Admission Committee will only review a candidate’s profile when all components are completed. A detailed checklist will be available to you through our online application system.

  • Upper School Application
  • Steps in the application process include:
  • Application
  • Parent Statement
  • Student Statement
  • Graded Writing Sample
  • Parent & Student Meeting
  • Math & English Teacher Recommendations (please consult with an admission representative if you need to provide alternative subjects/teachers recommendation letters)
  • Consent for Records Release
  • SSAT or ISEE Test Results
  • Current Transcripts
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