The Admission Process
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a family, and we are honored that you are considering St. George’s.
St. George’s embraces a diversity of learning styles, talents and interests. Whether a student is accelerating to the next level or overcoming an obstacle, our curriculum provides a foundation for each child’s growth with a mix of challenge and support. This approach creates a blended learning environment that destigmatizes learning differences and unlocks pathways to each child’s individual success.
Below you will find a step-by-step guide to our admissions process, important dates and details about independent schools. If you have any questions please reach out to Maria Landry, Director of Admission, and Kathryn Phelan, Admissions Coordinator, at admission@stgnola.org. We are here to help every step of the way!
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Learn More
We're a nursery through 8th grade independent school for girls and boys, and there's so much to learn about our unique approach. Whether it's our small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratio, our Resource Services and Talented and Gifted (TAG) programs or our dedicated and talented faculty, navigating our website will allow you to learn just why you have to see StG. Take a look around, and don't forget to visit our Facebook and Instagram pages, too!
New to Independent Schools? Learn more about what makes St. George's independent.
Inquire and Let Us Know What's on Your Mind
Do you have specific questions you'd like us to answer? You can request more information by completing our inquiry form—the first step in our admissions process. Feel free to ask any and all of your questions about St. George's, and someone from our Admissions Office will be in touch with everything you need to know!
Visit: You Have to See StG!
We invite parents and guardians to schedule a tour of our historic, Uptown campus so you can see everything St. George's has to offer. After completing the inquiry form, the next step is to tour! Click here to schedule one. We'll see you soon!
Complete an Application
When you’re ready to complete an application for your child, click the “Apply” button on the right to create an account using our Finalsite Enrollment Parent Portal. Your online account will be your #1 navigational tool and will guide you every step of the way. From here, we'll reach out about student records, and your child (if age appropriate) will come to campus for a student visit.
If you have any questions throughout the application process, please reach out via admission@stgnola.org. We are now accepting applications for the 25-26 school year; limited spaces also remain available for the 24-25 school year.
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Notification Dates:
In accordance with the schedule of dates set by ISAS (Independent Schools of the Southwest), St. George’s will notify applicants for the 2024-2025 school year as follows*:
Nursery — Pre-K3: January 2024
Pre-K4 — Kindergarten: March 19, 2024 at noon
1st — 8th Grade: February 22, 2024 at 4 p.m.
*In order to ensure applicants receive priority notification on the dates listed above, applications should be submitted to St. George's no later than Friday, December 15, 2023. All applications completed after notification dates will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with parents notified of admissions decisions following completion of application steps and the convening of our admissions committee.
St. George's admits students to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available at the school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability in violation of state or federal law or regulation in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs. Limited financial aid, based on need, is available. We are committed to an inclusive school culture.
