Get Ready for the 2024 - 2025 School Year: Applications Now Open!

The Dahlia Schools of San Francisco are authentic Montessori, Spanish immersion, culturally-rich schools currently serving children 18 months to 12 years of age. Our adolescent program for middle and high school children is now slated to open between 2026 - 2028.

We know that choosing the right school for your child is a significant decision, and we are committed to providing you with all the information and resources you need to make an informed choice. Here's what you need to know:

1. Applications Open (Required)

Families can submit applications for the 2024 - 2025 school year as well as for any immediate openings for the current school year.

Please note for this current school year 2023 - 2024:

• Our Elementary Classroom is currently fully enrolled.

• Our Primary Classroom is currently fully enrolled.

• Our Toddler Community is currently fully enrolled.

Please note for this upcoming school year 2024 - 2025:

• Our Elementary Classroom has 3 spaces remaining.

• Our Primary Classroom has 1 space remaining in Academic Day.

• Our Toddler Community has 3 spaces remaining in Half Day.

Our applications are free, and we encourage you to apply early and within the General Admissions deadline of our extended deadline of January 12th, 2024.

2. View our Online Info Session (Recommended)

To help you learn more about The Dahlia Schools and what sets us apart, view our online information session. This sessions will provide you with insights into our curriculum, teaching philosophy, extracurricular activities, and the exceptional learning environment we offer.

3. School Tours (Recommended)

We understand that visiting our school campuses is an important part of the decision-making process. We are pleased to offer school tours to provide you with a firsthand experience of our facilities and the warm atmosphere at The Dahlia Schools.

The Dahlia School Elementary-Only tours are from 9:30 - 10:15am.

The Dahlia School Early Childhood and Elementary (optional) tours are from 8:15 - 10:15am.

• October 13th

• November 3rd

• December 1st

• January 5th

• February 2nd

• March 1st

• April 5th

5. Interviews (Required)

All families must complete an admissions interview for each new student to complete the application process. Interview invitations will be sent once applications are received. Interview spaces may be available right away for some applicants. Availability can vary based on age of the student, relationship with the school, and availability.

Children are also welcome to attend interviews, and we are also ask that primary families do bring their child to the interview. We look forward to learning more about your family!

Please note: Elementary Applicant Families that accept offers of admissions would then receive sibling admissions priority for younger siblings to the The Dahlia School Early Childhood program and are able to interview and receive offers sooner than standard General Admissions timeline. (depending on the same factors listed above.)

6. A Morning at Dahlia (Required for Elementary)

Elementary applicants must sign up for a weekend morning playdate at Dahlia. Students will receive Montessori lessons as well as have the option to go to Mission Bay Kids Park with the group afterward. This requirement is a way for the school, student and family to understand if the program is a fit. Elementary applicants will then be notified of their admission decision shortly after their morning visit. Admitted applicants will receive an enrollment agreement, forms and a tuition deposit invoice that will remain available to them until our program is full.

7. Customized Tuition:

We believe educational opportunities should be available to families in our community regardless of financial means. It is our goal that at least two-thirds of our families receive some form of financial support and we recommend families with household incomes of $356K or less and/or extenuating circumstances to apply for financial aid. Requests for customized tuition are due no later than February for our first round of applicants. Note: The first round of admissions is when most financial aid may be allocated.

ELS Scholarship for children four and younger: The Dahlia School is a member of the San Francisco Early Learning Scholars (ELS) program that sponsors children four and younger, that live in San Francisco, and whose household make less than approximately $152K per year in annual household income for a family of five. This income number increases with the number of members per household. Families that meet this criteria must receive their scholarship via ELS.

Dahlia Scholars: The Dahlia Schools also offer tuition assistance through our Dahlia Scholars program for students older than four years old, and families making between approximately $152K for a family of four and $356K and/or that don’t live in the city of San Francisco. Tax returns will be required by February 15, 2024 for all Dahlia Scholars applicants including those already enrolled.

7. Application Deadlines

We encourage all applicants to submit applications by January 5, 2024.

General Admissions Decisions will then be sent by March.

Please note the following:

• Most customized tuition budget is allocated during this time.

• Furthermore, elementary applicants may complete the application process and receive admissions decisions as early as this Fall.

8. Reach Out to Us:

Should you have any questions about the application process, information sessions, or anything else related to The Dahlia Schools, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Admissions Team at hello@thedahliaschoolsf.org or (415) 851 - 5024. We are here to assist you and provide any assistance you may need.

We look forward to welcoming new and returning families to The Dahlia Schools for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Together, we will continue to foster a nurturing and enriching environment for our students, where they can thrive academically and personally.

Thank you for being a part of our wonderful community. We can't wait to embark on this exciting journey with you.