How to Apply

Homeschooled Students:

George School welcomes applications from students who have been homeschooled. We recognize that your experience will be unique and all your own, so the following are George School requirements and guidelines to help you through the application process, and to ensure that we can get to know you and learn more about your academic experience.

Requirements for homeschooled students:
1. Complete the Standard Application Online
2. A comprehensive representation of your homeschooling curriculum. Please use the Curriculum Summary Form. If you have something similar, please contact the Admission Office to see if it can be used in place of the Curriculum Summary Form.
3. SSAT Scores or other approved standardized test. Please contact the Admission Office to learn more about which tests can be accepted in place of the SSAT.
4. Recommendation Letters: If parent is the primary instructor, at least one letter must come from an individual other than a parent (ie. A tutor, coach, youth group leader, employer, religious group leader, etc) who can attest to the applicant’s academic abilities or leadership skills (such as ability to work as part of a team or group).
5. Please answer the following prompt with 250 words or less and email to admission@georgeschool.org with the subject line: Your First and Last Name: Home School Essay Prompt

What inspired you and your family to pursue homeschooling for your current academic path and how do you think this educational experience helped you grow as a student and an individual?

Optional Items:

1. Additional recommendation letters.
2. A sample of academic materials or a portfolio of work from the major academic disciplines.

If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact the admission office at admission@georgeschool.org

George School is pleased to enroll a geographically diverse student body, with current students hailing from more than 45 different countries. Because George School does not offer a formal English as a Second Language (ESL) program, all students must enter George School with strong foundational English skills.

Application Update for Families in China

To align with data protection regulations in China, EMA requires all families in mainland China to create their account at our SSAT China site and start their purchases there. Once they have done so, they may log into SSAT.org to access their test registrations, use SSAT Practice Online, and work on their SAO application. 

Before scheduling an interview, all non-native English speakers must complete an interview through DuoLingo or Vericant. We strongly suggest that applicants from Mainland China complete the Vericant process.

Information about Duolingo: This test can be completed online and includes grammar and vocabulary exercises, a brief writing sample, and a short video interview. The test can be accessed 24 hours a day and George School will receive the results from DuoLingo within two business days. To access the DuoLingo English test, please visit the DuoLingo website.

Within ten business days of receiving your DuoLingo assessment, the Admission Office will notify you of your results and invite you to schedule an interview, if applicable.

George School must receive your DuoLingo English test results by December 15 to be given priority consideration in the current admission cycle.

Information about Vericant: Vericant offers interviews to help assess English language ability. Vericant will conduct preliminary interviews and candidates will complete short writing samples during their visit with Vericant. Visit the Vericant website to schedule your preliminary interview.

Vericant does not evaluate candidates. It sends all information to George School for assessment. Within ten business days of receiving your Vericant interview, the Admission Office will notify you of your results and invite you to interview, if applicable.

Students must complete their Vericant appointment by December 15 to be given priority consideration in the current admission cycle.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who must take the DuoLingo or Vericant English test?

• Students living abroad whose native language is not English
• Students who have not been primarily educated in English for the most recent five years
• All non-US citizens living in the US whose native language is not English, and who have attended a school where the primary language of instruction is English for fewer than the last five years

What if I am uncertain if I should take the DuoLingo or Vericant English test?

Please contact the Admission Office via email at admission@georgeschool.org and our team will determine your individual testing need.

Do I need to take both the DuoLingo and Vericant English test?

No! We strongly suggest that students living in Mainland China complete a Vericant interview and all other non-native speakers complete DuoLingo. If you have questions about the exams, please visit their websites or contact our office at admission@georgeschool.org.

What if I cannot afford the fee for the DuoLingo or Vericant English test?

Unfortunately, George School does not offer a fee waiver for DuoLingo or Vericant assessments.

How will I know if I am able to schedule an interview with George School?

Within ten business days of receiving your results, the Admission Office will reach out to you via email to let you know your interview status. Please note that before we inform you of your interview status you must complete an online inquiry for George School. You can complete the online inquiry here.

Will George School require the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) for admission?

George School is not requiring students to submit the SSAT scores for this admission cycle. If you have taken the test, you may submit your scores, but they will only be used to help in course placement if you enroll. Please note that all students will complete a brief writing sample as part of the interview process in place of the SSAT writing sample. You will learn more about this process in the interview and there is no preparation needed in advance of the interview.