Admission

Application Process

Plymouth Meeting Friends School accepts applications throughout the year. We are still accepting applications in select grades for 2026-2027. Contact our Admission Office for details on openings or fill out our Inquiry Form and we will reach out to you.

The PMFS Admission Committee gives preference to siblings of current students, alumni children, faculty children, and Quakers should all other factors be equal. In accordance with our Commitment to Equity, Justice and Belonging, we aspire to be “an increasingly diverse, inclusive and nurturing community where everyone feels and creates a sense of belonging.”

Contact Our Admission Office

Dan Harrop, Director of Enrollment Management
610.828.2288 x226 | danh@pmfs1780.org

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Application Checklist

Once you submit an application, you will have access to the checklist of items to complete in the portal. We look forward to getting to know your child and your family.

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Important Dates
- Priority Application Deadline – December 12, 2026
- Priority Tuition Assistance Application Deadline - December 15, 2026
- Priority Application Play Day for Pre-K and Kindergarten (10am-12pm) – December 12, 2026
- Priority Application Decision Notification – December 18, 2026
- Standard Application Deadline – January 15, 2027
- Standard Tuition Assistance Application Deadline – January 15, 2027
- Standard Application Play Day for Pre-K and Kindergarten(10am-12pm) – January 16, 2027
- Standard Application Decision Notification – February 1, 2027
- Standard Enrollment Contract Due – February 21, 2027
- Applications will be considered on a rolling basis after the Standard January 15 Deadline
Helpful Information
- Tuition Rates for the 2026-2027 School Year
- Apply for Tuition Assistance
- Beyond the Bell (Aftercare Program)
Pre-K and Kindergarten Applicants
- Parent tour and conversation (Contact the Admission Office to schedule)
- Submit the PMFS online application
- Submit teacher recommendation from current school/daycare (Send an email request through the application portal or use this form)
- Applicant Assessment Play Days (12/12/26, 1/30/2027 or on a rolling basis as space allows)
- Submit Clarity application (If you are applying for tuition assistance)
1st Grade and 2nd Grade Applicants
- Parent tour and conversation (Contact the Admission Office to schedule)
- Submit the PMFS online application
- Submit teacher recommendation from current school (Send an email request through the application portal or use this form)
- Submit applicant record release form to the current school (Use this form)
- Applicant visit day (This is typically the last step in the application process)
- Submit Clarity application (If you are applying for tuition assistance)
3rd Grade - 5th Grade Applicants
- Parent tour and conversation (Contact the Admission Office to schedule)
- Submit the PMFS online application
- Submit teacher recommendation from applicant’s current teacher (Send an email request through the application portal or use this form)
- Submit teacher recommendation from applicant’s previous year teacher (Send an email request through the application portal or use this form)
- Submit applicant record release form to the current school (Use this form)
- Applicant writing sample (Please upload a writing sample from the applicant’s schoolwork, with a brief description of the assignment)
- Applicant visit day (this is typically the last step in the application process)
- Submit Clarity application (if you are applying for tuition assistance)

Additional Admission Info

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Current/Mid-Year Admission

PMFS is accepting applications on a rolling basis for the 2026-2027 school year in classes where there is availability. Contact the Admission Office to determine if there is currently space in a particular class.
Tuition Assistance

Applications are considered independently of tuition assistance requests, and families are strongly encouraged to complete their tuition assistance applications concurrent with the admission application. Go to Tuition & Tuition Assistance for more information and to apply.
Notification & Enrollment

The Admission Committee will use all information provided in making their decision on acceptance. Families will be notified as soon as possible once an Admissions decision has been made. Families receive a decision by a phone call from the Director of Enrollment Management.

Contracts, with tuition assistance awards, are sent to newly admitted families by February 1. Families sign the enrollment contract electronically, with a $750 non-refundable Enrollment Deposit which is credited towards tuition.

PMFS continues to accept applications providing space is available.