We invite you to learn about the boundless opportunities that a VES education offers:
What is a Bishop student like?
We ask that you bring your open mind, creativity and bright ideas, and a desire to fully immerse yourself in the classroom, sports, the arts, clubs, advisory, student life and all the fun we have on and off campus.
We seek individuals who value personal integrity, inclusivity and mutual respect, collaborating with others, living a healthy lifestyle and finding joy in serving their community.
We want your unique personality, because different perspectives make VES an incredibly interesting place to live, learn and grow. So, you be you, and we'll help you become the best version of yourself.
Virginia Episcopal School is an extraordinary environment designed to unlock the potential of motivated students in ways that other schools simply cannot.
By studying and living in our engaging community, students learn independence, empathy, respect and responsibility—values that help them achieve success at higher rates than private day and public school students—in the classroom, on the stage, in athletics and beyond.
At VES, we are intentional about delivering programs with purpose—ranging from hands-on academic experiences, a nurturing peer and faculty support system, endless opportunities to try new things all in one place, and a robust life skills programs.
Here, we provide a safe space to help students figure out who they are, what inspires them, what makes them happy, and all the amazing things they can achieve. It’s what every student wants and needs to get the most out of their education and to be well-prepared for life.
Conversations with VES alumni and their parents reveal the long-term, transformative effects of attending school in a residential setting, and how the lessons and values learned here have influenced and shaped college experiences and professional and personal success.
Are you ready for an education that will change your life?
We are excited that you are choosing to apply to VES.
Simply follow the instructions below and note the important deadlines and decision dates. And, at any point, don't hesitate to contact our VES admissions team. We are here to provide support to you every step of the way. You may also contact us at admissions@ves.org | 434.385.3607.
You can apply to VES for the current school year in two different ways. Choose either our online application (our preferred application method) or the SSAT Standard Application Online.
Note to Applicants
We want to hear from you! Please fill out your Applicant section and answer the questions on your own and in your own voice. Authenticity is more important than perfection. Just follow these steps:
Note to Parents/Guardians
Please allow your child to complete the Applicant section on his/her own. The application is an important step in helping us to get to know your child.
Please complete your section and tell us what we ought to know about your child so that we may best serve him or her.
Interview
The interview is a required part of the admission process and can be done at the same time as the campus visit or at another scheduled time. Skype interviews are available for international students who cannot visit our campus.
SSAT Testing
Students applying for the 9th and 10th grade are required to take the Secondary School Admissions Test (register here) for admission to VES.
To begin the SSAT online registration process, Create a Student Account. When you are first asked if you have been provided with an Access Code, check "No," unless you have received a specific code from our Admission office (formatted as 1A. When you are asked to look up the school for testing sites, you may type in Virginia Episcopal School or use our school code: 7972. Students applying for the 11th or 12th grade may submit a PSAT, SAT or ACT score instead of the SSAT.
Please Note: If you have a comprehensive evaluation, including a WISC, WJ, etc., please include the complete results, summaries and recommendations.
Transcript/Recommendations
Please submit the transcript request form to your current school to have an official transcript and standardized test scores forwarded to VES. Have the school endorse a school profile and attendance record. VES requires recommendation forms from your current English and math teachers. The guidance counselor recommendation is part of the transcript request form. The Admissions Committee also welcomes letters from other teachers, friends or alumni who know you well and are interested in advocating on your behalf.
Virginia Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of all policies.
The Admissions Committee will begin reviewing completed applications for all boarding applicants on February 1 (the day applicant review will begin on January 6), with the first round of boarding decisions sent out on March 10 (day decisions early March). Late applicants will be accepted on a space-available basis.
If you missed these application deadlines, don't fret. While we fill the majority of our openings by May, we continue to review applications that come in past the initial deadline and offers are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Give us a call at 434.385.3607 or email us at admissions@ves.org and let us know you are interested in applying.
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