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Admissions Information
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be a resident of Massachusetts or New Hampshire.
Rising 1st graders must be at least 6 years old by September 1, 2025.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be accepted until 11:59 PM ET on April 30, 2025.
For answers to frequently asked questions, see below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for admission?
Applicants must be a resident of Massachusetts or New Hampshire
Rising 1st graders must be at least 6 years old by September 1, 2025
Is there an application fee?
There is a $50 fee per submitted application.
When is the application deadline?
Applications for the 2025 school year will be accepted until 11:59 PM ET on April 30, 2025.
What is the school calendar?
The school year begins the first week of September. Major holidays closely follow the calendar for Massachusetts public schools. Our school day runs from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM daily.
What is the cost of tuition?
Tuition is $20,000 per year. This includes uniforms, field trips, technology, curriculum and supplies, and healthy snacks.
How many students will be accepted?
Each academic year we enroll a maximum of 30 rising 1st graders.
Will there be a waiting list?
As our student body advances to higher grades each year, we only enroll first graders, and therefore, we do not maintain a waiting list unless your child is currently in kindergarten.
Are there rolling admissions?
We do not provide rolling admissions due to our distinctive school culture and behavioral expectations
Does DAE give special consideration to siblings of current students?
The school places great importance on cultivating a family-centric culture. Siblings must undergo the same evaluation process as all other applicants to guarantee equity and diversity.
Does DAE accept students with different types of learning needs?
Yes, at DAE, students with a diverse range of academic abilities are considered for admission, including those who are exceptionally gifted and those who have not yet reached their full academic potential. If a student has a documented disability under an Individualized Education Program (IEP), their admission may be subject to the school's available resources to address their specific needs.
