Complete an application

The receipt of the application and fee initiates the application process.  Parents are encouraged to apply by MARCH 1st. After that date, applications are received on an on-going basis and, once students are evaluated, they are accepted to available spots in the classroom based on the date they apply.

Click here to download an Application for Admission Form.

Provide grades from the current school

The Transcript Release Form (grades 1-12) should be signed and submitted to the applicant’s current school no earlier than mid-December to allow for inclusion of first semester grades. Click here to download a Transcript Release Form.

Homeschooled students must also complete this Addendum Form.

Provide confidential teacher recommendations
      from the current school

A Teacher Recommendation Form for students applying to K through12 should be submitted to the applicant’s current school and returned directly to The Covenant School Admissions Office.

Two recommendations forms are required for students applying to Grades 7 through 12:

Schedule an Admissions evaluation Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12:

Evaluations are scheduled by the Admissions Office once the applicant’s file is complete with the following:

  • Application
  • Transcript (Grades 1 through 12)
  • Teacher Recommendation Form(s) for Kindergarten through Grade12
  • PSAT and/or SAT scores for applicants to Grades 11 and 12
  • Applicants to Grades 1 through 6 may spend a day visiting classes (optional).
  • Applicants to Grades 7 through 12 are required to spend a day visiting classes and/or schedule an interview with an Admissions Officer.
  • Decision letters are sent after the Admission Committee has reviewed each candidate’s file, including the application, standardized test scores, evaluation results, transcript, immunization records, and teacher recommendations.  The applicant’s year-end grades must be sent to Covenant in early summer.

Please call the Admissions Office at (434) 220-7330 to schedule a tour or to arrange a visit.

The Covenant Lower School   |   Pre-K through Grade 6
1000 Birdwood Road   Charlottesville, Virginia 22903   434-220-7309
The Covenant Upper School   |   Grades 7 through 12
175 Hickory Street   Charlottesville, Virginia 22902   434-220-7329