The New School of Lancaster

Thank you for considering the gift of a Montessori education for your child. In choosing The New School of Lancaster for your child’s education, you are choosing caring teachers, a peaceful environment, a deep academic program, and our welcoming community. Please read through the information below, come visit our school, and be sure to call if I can help in any way.
~ Stacey Freedman, Admissions Director

The New School of Lancaster is a private, independent, Montessori school serving children ages 20 months through eighth grade in four different programs: Toddler, Primary, Elementary, and Middle School. Located in historic Lancaster Pennsylvania, we provide a nurturing atmosphere that enables children to develop a love of learning.

Toddlers must be 20 months old at the opening of school in September. We accept children in our primary program who are between the ages of two years, eight months and six years. Children from other schools are sometimes accepted as transfer students to our elementary and middle school programs if the learning style of the child is compatible with our Montessori community. The school does not seek out any particular type of child, and in fact, looks for the advantage of variety.

Students are accepted into The New School after consideration of several factors:

• readiness of the child
• existing composition of the class with regard to age, gender and general balance
• ability of The New School to meet and serve the needs of the student

Interested parents should contact the Admissions Director for literature and an application. A visit to the school by parents is the best way to begin the admissions process.  You will tour the school, observe our classrooms and students, get more information about a Montessori education, and have the chance to ask questions.

To have a child considered for admission the following steps are recommended:

1. Parent visit: Attend an open house and/or schedule an initial tour of the school
2. Application: Complete and submit an application including any supporting documents and the $50 non-refundable application fee.
3. Individual Appointment: Schedule a full-day visit and interview for your child, bring recent report cards and any other information that can help us determine the best placement for your child (early elementary, upper elementary, and middle school applicants only).
4. Notification:  Upon acceptance, you will receive an acceptance letter and enrollment forms.  If your child has been put on a wait list, we will notify you once space becomes available.
5. Enrollment:  Acceptance letters are accompanied by an Enrollment Agreement.You must return a completed enrollment form to the school office with the $100 non-refundable enrollment fee by the due date in order to secure a place for your child.

The New School of Lancaster admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies or other school-administered programs.

The New School of Lancaster is a full member of the American Montessori Society and licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Board of Private Academic Schools. The Extended Care Program is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Welfare.