Admissions Information
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be a resident of Massachusetts or New Hampshire.
Rising 1st graders must be at least 6 years old by September 1, 2025.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be accepted until 11:59 PM ET on August 1, 2025.
For answers to frequently asked questions, see below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applicants must be a resident of Massachusetts or New Hampshire
Rising 1st graders must be at least 6 years old by September 1, 2025
There is a $50 fee per submitted application.
Applications for the 2025 school year will be accepted until 11:59 PM ET on August 1, 2025.
The school year begins the first week of September. Major holidays closely follow the calendar for Massachusetts public schools. 8AM-4PM academic hours after school programing is available for an extra fee from 4PM-5PM.
Tuition is $12,500 per year.
Each academic year we enroll a maximum of 20 rising 1st graders.
We do not provide rolling admissions due to our distinctive school culture and behavioral expectations.
The school places great importance on cultivating a family-centric culture. Siblings must undergo the same evaluation process as all other applicants to guarantee equity and diversity.
Yes, at DAE, students with a diverse range of academic abilities are considered for admission, including those who are exceptionally gifted and those who have not yet reached their full academic potential. If a student has a documented disability under an Individualized Education Program (IEP), their admission may be subject to the school's available resources to address their specific needs.