Selwyn School Offers Free Semester for New Students
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Selwyn School has announced the opening of a one-semester tuition-free program for 36 new students, beginning in January 2027. The sponsored spring semester is open to students entering Kindergarten through Grade 12, and applications close on December 4. The program is open to students who have never been enrolled at Selwyn and who will enter any grade from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in January 2027. Selected students will begin their enrollment on the first day of the spring term alongside the rest of the school.
Families remain responsible for the $400 application fee and incidental costs such as uniforms, athletics, and optional trips. The program is designed to provide families with a more comprehensive understanding of the school environment, allowing them to make an informed decision about their child's education.
The program is built around a simple idea: a tour of a school usually lasts only a few hours, but a full semester gives families a much deeper understanding of what it is like for their child to be known and supported by teachers who have the time to know them. Families who choose to continue their enrollment at Selwyn after the semester are enrolled on standard terms for the following year and may apply through the school's regular process.
Selection for the program is by application, not chance. Students are selected by the Selwyn Admission Committee on the merits of a complete application, using the same admissions requirements that apply to every Selwyn student, including the ISEE for students entering Grade 2 and above, official transcripts, scores, and a visit day. There is no drawing, no purchase, and no element of chance at any point.
To apply, a family must have a child entering Kindergarten through Grade 12 in January 2027, be new to Selwyn, live within a twenty-minute drive from campus, and meet Selwyn's standard admissions requirements. Applications close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2026, and families can request a private tour and read the full terms at selwynschool.org/semester, or call the Office of Admissions at 940-382-6771, extension 135.