How to Apply
Select the appropriate grade level below to view detailed information about the admission process. Please contact the Admission Office at (904) 256-5030 with any questions.
- LOWER SCHOOL (PK - 5)
- MIDDLE SCHOOL (6 - 8)
- UPPER SCHOOL DAY STUDENT (9 - 12)
- BOARDING (9 - 12, Post Graduate)
LOWER SCHOOL (PK - 5)
We are excited that you are considering Bolles for your child and are happy to answer any questions that you have during the admission process. Please let us know if we can help by contacting Leslie Brotman, Director of Lower School Admission, (904) 256-5034.
Please note that Lower School applications are due by January 10 in order to guarantee inclusion in the first round of admission decisions. This date is earlier than the middle and upper school application deadline of January 31.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN OR KINDERGARTEN - How to Apply
Students applying to Pre-Kindergarten must be 4 years old by September 1 of their entry year. Students applying to Kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 1 of their entry year. Bolles does not make exceptions to this rule.
Lower School Applications are due January 10 and Middle and Upper School applications are due by January 31 in order to guarantee inclusion in the first round of admission decisions.
The Lower School application fee is $100 as this includes the cost of in-house testing.
To begin the application process, please create an Applicant Portal account using our online application system HERE. This Applicant Portal account will allow you to:
- Schedule to attend a virtual EXPLORE BOLLES! event or virtual tour
- See a comprehensive list of required application materials (including a Parent Questionnaire and teacher recommendations)
- Pay the $100 application fee
- Submit application materials
- Meet deadlines
- Learn about admission events
You may return to your account as often as needed, and you may always contact the Admission Office with any questions.
- TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
- PARENT/GUARDIAN QUESTIONNAIRE
- SCHOOL ADMISSION STUDENT VISITS (Required)
- IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
Completion of a recommendation form by the applicant’s current teacher is required. Instructions to request the recommendation are included in your Applicant Portal.
If the student does not attend school but takes part in an activity such as music, sports or Religious School, please request that the teacher complete the Teacher Recommendation.
PARENT/GUARDIAN QUESTIONNAIRE
To help us get to know your child, we ask that you please complete a questionnaire included in your Admission Applicant Portal. The Parent Guardian/Questionnaire must be received no later than your child’s scheduled admission visit/testing.
The Bolles Lower School Parent/Guardian Questionnaire is a common form used by the members of the Greater Jacksonville area independent schools accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS). If you are applying to other schools listed on the form, you may print the completed form in your Admission Applicant Portal for submission at other schools. If you have already completed a paper form at another FCIS school, you may upload it in your Applicant Portal or email it to Leslie Brotman.
SCHOOL ADMISSION STUDENT VISITS (Required)
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
GRADES 1-5 - How to Apply
Lower School Applications are due January 10 and Middle and Upper School applications are due by January 31 in order to guarantee inclusion in the first round of admission decisions.
The Lower School application fee is $100 as this includes the cost of in-house testing.
To begin the application process, please create an Applicant Portal account using our online application system HERE. This Applicant Portal account will allow you to:
- Schedule to attend an EXPLORE BOLLES! event or virtual tour
- See a comprehensive list of required application materials (including a Parent Questionnaire and teacher recommendations)
- Submit application materials
- Meet deadlines
- Learn about admission events
You may return to your account as often as needed, and you may always contact the Admission Office with any questions.
- TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
- SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS
- PARENT/GUARDIAN QUESTIONNAIRE
- SCHOOL ADMISSION STUDENT VISITS (Required)
- IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS
PARENT/GUARDIAN QUESTIONNAIRE
To help us get to know your child, we ask that you please complete a questionnaire included in your Admission Applicant Portal. The Parent Guardian/Questionnaire must be received prior to your child’s admission visit/testing.
The Bolles Lower School Parent/Guardian Questionnaire is a common form used by the members of the Greater Jacksonville area independent schools accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS). If you are applying to other schools listed on the form, you may print the completed form in your Admission Parent Portal for submission at other schools. If you have already completed a paper form at another FCIS school, you may upload it in your Applicant Portal or email it to Leslie Brotman.
SCHOOL ADMISSION STUDENT VISITS (Required)
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
MIDDLE SCHOOL (6 - 8)
We are excited you are considering The Bolles School for your child. If you have questions at any point in the process, please contact Liz Mundin, Director of Middle School Admission, (904) 256-5033. We look forward to meeting and working with you!
The deadline for applications considered in our first round of selections is January 31, 2021.
How to Apply
To begin the application process, please create an Applicant Portal account using our online application system HERE. This Applicant Portal account will allow you to:
- See a comprehensive list of required application materials (including a Parent Questionnaire, Applicant Questionnaire, teacher recommendations, school transcripts and student interview)
- Register for required testing
- Submit application materials
- Pay the $50 application fee
- Meet deadlines
You may return to your account as often as needed, and you may always contact the Admission Office with any questions.
TESTING
Applicants for grades 6, 7 and 8 are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE – school code 100745) or the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT – school code 1750), by January 31, 2021, to be considered for first round admission consideration.
The ISEE is offered on multiple dates throughout Jacksonville (see About ISEE below). For test dates, locations, information about each test and to register, go to www.iseetest.org for the ISEE and www.SSAT.org for the SSAT. If the test dates are not convenient or a test center is not available in your area, Prometric Test Centers offer the ISEE. To register for the ISEE at a Prometric Test Center, go to ISEE Testing at Prometric.
About the ISEE
For more information about the ISEE, visit www.iseetest.org to download the ISEE student guide and What to Expect on the ISEE.
Registration Information
- To register online for the ISEE, go to www.iseetest.org.
- Applicants can take the ISEE at any ISEE testing location. To review testing dates and locations, including the dates offered at Bolles, use ERB’s Search for Open Tests.
- When registering for the ISEE, please list The Bolles School as one of the schools to which your child is applying so that test results will be sent directly to us. The Bolles School code is 100745.
- Early registration is encouraged as spaces at all test sites are limited. An applicant must register at least three weeks prior to the testing date of choice.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
UPPER SCHOOL DAY STUDENT (9 - 12)
We are very pleased you will be applying to the Upper School at Bolles. The Admission Office remains ready and available to assist you at any stage of the process. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Mark Frampton, Director of Upper School and Boarding Admission, (904) 256-5032.
How to Apply
To begin the application process, please create an Applicant Portal account using our online application system HERE. This Applicant Portal account will allow you to:
- See a comprehensive list of required application materials (including a Parent Questionnaire, Applicant Questionnaire, teacher recommendations, school transcripts and student interview)
- Register for required testing
- Submit application materials
- Pay the application fee ($50 for domestic applicants; $75 for international applicants)
- Meet deadlines
You may return to your account as often as needed, and you may always contact the Admission Office with any questions.
TESTING
Applicants for grades 9, 10, or 11 are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE – school code 100745) or the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT – school code 1750). For test dates, locations, information about each test and to register, go to www.iseetest.org for the ISEE and www.SSAT.org for the SSAT. If the test dates are not convenient or a test center is not available in your area, Prometric Test Centers offer the ISEE. To register for the ISEE at a Prometric Test Center, go to ISEE Testing at Prometric.
Grade 12 or Post-Graduate applicants are required to submit their results from the SAT or ACT. To register for the SAT go to www.collegeboard.org. To register for the ACT, go to www.ACT.org.
About the ISEE
For more information about the ISEE, visit www.iseetest.org to download the ISEE student guide and What to Expect on the ISEE.
Registration Information
- To register online for the ISEE, go to www.iseetest.org.
- Applicants can take the ISEE at any ISEE testing location. To review testing dates and locations, including the dates offered at Bolles, use ERB’s Search for Open Tests.
- When registering for the ISEE, please list The Bolles School as one of the schools to which your child is applying so that test results will be sent directly to us. The Bolles School code is 100745.
- Early registration is encouraged as spaces at all test sites are limited. An applicant must register at least three weeks prior to the testing date of choice.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
SCHOOL ADMISSION VISITS (Recommended)
Upper School applicants are encouraged to visit Bolles during the Admission Process. We offer individual tours and monthly Explore Bolles Upper School events. To schedule an individual tour call (904) 256-5030 or e-mail admission@bolles.org.
Our Explore Bolles Upper School virtual event is an excellent way for parents and students to learn more about Bolles, our programs, and activities. Provided below are the dates for the 2020-21 events.
- October 9, 2020
- November 13, 2020
- December 4, 2020
- January 7, 2021
- February 5, 2021
- March 19, 2021
- April 9, 2021
- April 30, 2021
To register for the 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. event, click HERE. If one of these dates does not appear on the calendar below, the event is currently full.
BOARDING (9 - 12, Post Graduate)
We are very pleased you will be applying to the Resident Life Program at Bolles. We offer 7-day boarding and a five-day boarding option, open to ninth through twelfth grade students living within 60 driving miles of the San Jose Campus.
The Admission Office remains ready and available to assist you at any stage of the process. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Mark Frampton, Director of Upper School and Boarding Admission, (904) 256-5032.
How to Apply
To begin the application process, please create an Applicant Portal account using our online application system HERE. This Applicant Portal account will allow you to:
- See a comprehensive list of required application materials (including a Parent Questionnaire, Applicant Questionnaire, teacher recommendations, school transcripts and student interview)
- Register for required testing
- Submit application materials
- Pay the application fee ($50 for domestic applicants; $75 for international applicants)
- Meet deadlines
You may return to your account as often as needed, and you may always contact the Admission Office with any questions.
TESTING
Applicants for grades 9, 10, or 11 are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE – school code 100745) or the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT – school code 1750). For test dates, locations, information about each test and to register, go to www.iseetest.org for the ISEE and www.SSAT.org for the SSAT. If the test dates are not convenient or a test center is not available in your area, Prometric Test Centers offer the ISEE. To register for the ISEE at a Prometric Test Center, go to ISEE Testing at Prometric.
Grade 12 or Post-Graduate applicants are required to submit their results from the SAT or ACT. To register for the SAT go to www.collegeboard.org. To register for the ACT, go to www.ACT.org.
About the ISEE
For more information about the ISEE, visit www.iseetest.org to download the ISEE student guide and What to Expect on the ISEE.
Registration Information
- To register online for the ISEE, go to www.iseetest.org.
- Applicants can take the ISEE at any ISEE testing location. To review testing dates and locations, including the dates offered at Bolles, use ERB’s Search for Open Tests.
- When registering for the ISEE, please list The Bolles School as one of the schools to which your child is applying so that test results will be sent directly to us. The Bolles School code is 100745.
- Early registration is encouraged as spaces at all test sites are limited. An applicant must register at least three weeks prior to the testing date of choice.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Please contact the Admission Office with any questions:
(904) 256-5030 or Email.
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