Admissions Process

Welcome to Renaissance School!

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Thank you for considering Renaissance School as the next step in your educational journey. As the Director of Admissions, I am honored to guide families through the process of discovering all that Renaissance has to offer.

At Renaissance, we take pride in our rigorous academic programs, comprehensive college counseling, and vibrant arts offerings—all within a supportive and inclusive community. Our students are encouraged to pursue excellence, cultivate independence, and take ownership of their learning, preparing them not only for college, but for life.

We invite you to explore our campus, connect with our faculty and students, and experience firsthand the dynamic and inspiring environment that makes Renaissance School truly exceptional.

We look forward to welcoming you into our community!

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Admissions Calendar

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New Families

  • October 1: Applications open.* Scheduling student visits to classes begins.
  • November 15: Tuition assistance opens through FACTS*
  • January 15: Application & tuition assistance deadline
  • January 16 onwards: Late applicants considered case-by-case

 

*Applications and tuition assistance considered first-come.

Returning Families

  • November 15: Tuition assistance portal opens through FACTS*
  • December 1: Re-enrollment contracts mailed
  • December 15: Re-enrollment contracts due
  • December 31: Tuition assistance application deadline
  • January 15: Tuition assistance award notification
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Step 1. Visit Renaissance School

Renaissance School welcomes family visits by appointment. Classroom tours and conversations with staff are recommended. Call Renaissance School at 434.984.1952 to arrange a visit.

​Renaissance School is located in the heart of historic Charlottesville on Court Square!

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Step 2. Application and Support Materials

The application consists of three parts:

Student Application
Parent Application
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Step 3. Interviews

The student will interview with the Dean of Academics and the Director of Admissions and Student Support. Additional faculty may join the interview as well. This interview is as much a time to ask questions as it is to answer them!

The interview portion of the application is designed to get to know the academic and extracurricular interests of the applicant. In other words, it is an opportunity to share something that the student is passionate about and inspired by, that we wouldn’t necessarily see from looking at transcripts.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Renaissance School admits students of any race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, disability, age, religion, or ethnicity in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, hiring and admissions policies, financial aid program, or any other programs administered by the school.

Additional support materials include current school transcripts with other related documents, and two letters of recommendation. Renaissance School will contact schools for these documents.