The Admissions Process

Parents interested in Paideia are encouraged to attend one of the prospective parent meetings with the Headmaster, held in the fall and winter (click here for the dates of those meetings).  These meetings are an opportunity for parents to learn about the school prior to application. Parents are encouraged to visit classes during school hours in the fall and winter. It is easiest to schedule visits from October through late January. Please call the admissions office at 404/270-2312 to set up an appointment.

The admissions process includes an interview with the prospective student and a separate parent interview with a current Paideia parent, arranged by the admissions office. Paideia does not require separate standardized testing, although the interview may include a check of academic skills. Admissions decisions are made in the early spring by the faculty and admissions committee members.

This year we have an optional preliminary application deadline of January 18, 2008. The optional preliminary application provides us with enough information to establish student files and schedule interviews. Admission decision letters will be mailed on Friday, April 4, 2008. The reply date is Wednesday, April 16, 2008.

Paideia School is committed to having a racial, socioeconomic, and cultural cross-section of students and faculty. The school considers applications for admission without regard to race, religion, ethnic group or sexual orientation.