Frequently Asked Questions

Are there age requirements for admission?

To be considered for the preschool, junior kindergarten, or kindergarten program, students must be three, four or five years of age respectively, by September 30 of the year they start school. Students applying to grades 1-8 are admitted to grade levels appropriate for their development.

What testing is required for admission?

• No testing is required for applicants to the preschool class. 
• Parents of children applying to junior kindergarten through grade 5 should schedule an assessment at a professional evaluation center. For additional information, see the list of evaluation centers. 
• Applicants to junior kindergarten, kindergarten, and grade 1 who are 5 years old and younger should take the WPPSI-IV.
• Applicants to grade 1 who are 6 years old should take the WISC-V.
• Applicants to grades 2 through 5 should take the WISC-V.
• Applicants to grades 6 through 8 complete in house testing on their visit day and virtually from home.
• All testing is due by January 31, 2023.

Will you consider my application after the application deadline?

Although the official deadline for applications is in mid January for the following year, Langley reviews applications on a rolling basis throughout the school year. See Apply Now for more details.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. Need-based financial aid is available for all students who qualify. For information regarding our financial aid program, please visit Tuition & Financial Aid.

What are The Langley School’s hours?

The school day runs from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for grades K-8 (with staggered dismissal times from 2:45 – 3:15 p.m.); from 8:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. for junior kindergarten (with an option to extend the day until 2:45 p.m.); and from 8:00 – 11:50 a.m. for preschool (with an option to extend the day until 2:45 p.m.). Extended care is available for all students until 6:00 p.m.

What is the average class size?

While class sizes vary by grade, Langley’s overall student/teacher ratio is 7:1. We build our classes each year to create diverse and balanced classrooms.

Is bus transportation available?

Yes. Langley operates our own bus service and offers round-trip, one-way, and half-day bus transportation for all ages. 

Does Langley offer student lunches?

Lunches are available daily, Monday through Friday, to students in junior kindergarten through grade 8, as well as preschoolers participating in The Leopard Spot program. 

Do students wear uniforms?

No. Students at The Langley School do not wear uniforms; however, Langley does have a student dress code that is outlined in the school’s handbook. During special occasions, students are expected to dress “Langley Respectable.”

Is there any high school placement counseling provided?

Yes. Navigating the high school application and selection process is an important step in our students’ educational journey, which is why Langley is here to assist parents and students every step of the way. The school provides an informational meeting for rising eighth-grade parents with a detailed view into the process and timelines; one-on-one counseling for eighth-graders and parents to discuss high school options; a standardized test prep class for eighth-graders; and mock interviews for eighth-graders with Langley administrators. Our students are consistently accepted to the most respected high schools in the area. Click here to learn more.

How will the school communicate with families throughout the year?

Langley maintains our strong partnership with parents by keeping you well informed and in touch through a weekly school-wide e-newsletter, weekly class updates, and an online parent portal. Parent/teacher conferences are held twice a year, while progress reports are sent to parents three times a year in the Primary School and four times a year in the Lower and Middle School.

How can parents get involved at Langley?

Langley’s active parent organization, the Parent Association of The Langley School (PALS), offers numerous volunteer opportunities in the classroom, in the library, or as part of a special event like the Fall Fair or spring auction. PALS also hosts speakers on a wide range of topics pertinent to our parents. Click here to learn more.

How do I get more information about The Langley School?

 
Contact the Admission Office