Apply & Engage
At Flint Hill, we awaken each student’s curiosity and foster critical and creative thinking, building deeper competencies and an enduring love of learning.
We are accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is most possible at our entry grades: Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 5th, 7th, and 9th. Sometimes, space may open in other grades, and connecting with us early allows us to best plan for your child’s future. Read on to learn about our admission process, or act now and submit an inquiry.
2023–24 ADMISSION TIMELINE
SEPTEMBER TO JANUARY
From September to January, we encourage you to:
- Get to know Flint Hill. Attend events and take a tour.
- Schedule an individual meeting with an admission officer.
- Fill out the admission application. You may not have all the pieces to complete the application right away, but it’s better to get started early.
- Schedule any required admission testing and submit results.
OCTOBER
Schedule an interview with your admission officer for a date and time before the admission deadline in January.
NOVEMBER
Submit teacher recommendation and transcript requests to your student’s current school.
The need-based financial aid application process opens on Wednesday, November 1.
JANUARY
Friday, January 19, 2024, is the deadline for:
- admission application
- all supporting documents
- interview completion
- financial aid application
Applications finalized after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis, but are not guaranteed an admission decision by March 1.
MARCH
Admission decision notifications are sent via email Friday, March 1, 2024. Revisit events are held by division during the next week.
APRIL
New Upper School students complete placement surveys.
MAY
Newly enrolled families are invited to join us for New Parent Information Night.
JUNE, JULY, AUGUST
Newly enrolled families are invited to attend socials to connect with other Husky families before the start of the year.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FAQs
Does Flint Hill accept international students?
Yes, we accept international students studying on F-1 visas.
Does the School have an English as a Second Language (ESL) Program?
Flint Hill does not have an English as a Second Language (ESL) program. All students must be fluent in English to apply for admission.
Does Flint Hill help with finding host families or homestays?
Flint Hill does not provide assistance for finding host families or homestays. Each student is required to have a designated legal guardian. Lower and Middle School international students must live with a parent. Upper School international students may live with a guardian.
Will the School write I-20s for international students?
Yes. If a student is admitted and enrolled, the School will write the form I-20 for international students after tuition is paid in full.
What is the application process for international students?
The application process for international students is only slightly different from what is required for domestic applicants. For non-native English-speaking students, we provide a language assessment at no cost to families.
Is a student interview required?
Yes. A student interview is required but can be conducted virtually if the student is not living in or visiting the local area.
Is an in-person visit required?
No, an in-person visit is not required. However, we’d love to meet your student in person and give them a chance to experience our community firsthand.
ASK A PARENT
The parents below were once in your shoes — and they're excited to talk with you about their experiences.
HOW TO APPLY
Selecting the right educational partner is top of mind for families, and partnership at Flint Hill starts during the admission process. We are here to help you complete the process and, more importantly, determine whether Flint Hill is the place for your student — because that’s what partners do.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR:
TRANSPORTATION
Our bus service extends from Leesburg to Vienna to Alexandria to National Harbor.
AFTERCARE & EXTENDED DAY
We offer after-school options for students in grades JK-8.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
From clay camp to athletics workshops, students of all ages participate in our summer programs.
MEET THE ADMISSION TEAM
For me, a successful day at Flint Hill is when a family has found their best-fit school. I am grateful to see students thrive and grow daily in the classrooms because we discovered we are their best fit together. 703.584.2313
Jennifer Webb
jwebb@flinthill.org