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How to Apply
The Office of Admissions would like to inform our prospective Spartans that during these challenging times, we have modified our admission process as it relates to entry exams and assessments. We will be test flexible for the 2021-22 admission process and hold many virtual options for tours, testing, and interviews. Our Admission Officers are here to help and will guide you through your options.
How to become a Spartan?
During the admission process, you will meet people that will help shape your family’s future at Miami Country Day School. Our personal approach to the admission process allows us to get to know your family and explore why MCDS is the top choice for so many families. Together we ensure our mission and core values match your vision for your child’s educational journey. Our admissions application takes 20 minutes to complete. We encourage you to contact our admissions team with any questions at admissions@miamicountryday.org or (305) 779-7230.
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How to become a Spartan?
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Step 1
Complete the online application to get started.
| Completed Checklist | Admission Decision | |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 30th | December 15th |
| Regular Decision | January 31st | March 1st |
| Rolling Decision | After February 1st | After March 15th |
Step 2
Schedule your parent interview. Let’s get to know each other better. Share your
family values with us during your interview with an Admission Officer or a Country Day Alum. Contact
your admission officer or our main admission number. Interviews are offered via skype or in person.
Step 3
Schedule your Child’s playdate
Step 4
Provide the principal and current teacher recommendation forms (available in your
electronic checklist) and previous and current year’s report cards.
Step 1
Complete the online application to get started.
| Completed Checklist | Admission Decision | |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 30th | December 15th |
| Regular Decision | January 31st | March 1st |
| Rolling Decision | After February 1st | After March 15th |
Step 2
Schedule your parent interview. Let’s get to know each other better. Share your
family values with us during your interview with an Admission Officer or a Country Day Alum. Contact
your admission officer or our main admission number. Interviews are offered via skype or in person.
Step 3
Schedule your child's admission assessment. Applicants to 5th grade should register to take the Independent School Entrance Exam
Step 4
Provide the principal and current teacher recommendation forms (available in your
electronic checklist) and previous and current year’s report cards.
Step 1
Complete the online application to get started.
| Completed Checklist | Admission Decision | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Decision | January 31st | March 1st |
| Rolling Decision | After February 1st | After March 15th |
Step 2
Schedule your parent interview. Let’s get to know each other better. Share your
family values with us during your interview with an Admission Officer or a Country Day Alum. Contact
your admission officer or our main admission number. Interviews are offered via skype or in person.
Step 3
Schedule your child’s admission testing. We prefer the Independent School Entrance Exam but also accept the Secondary School Admission Test .
Step 4
Provide the principal and current teacher recommendation forms (available in your
electronic checklist) and previous and current year’s report cards.
Step 1
Complete the online application to get started. There are very limited spaces available in our Learning Resources Program, so we encourage you to complete the process as soon as possible. To learn more about our Learning Resources Program click here.
Step 2
Provide a current psycho-educational evaluation (completed within two years). The
Learning Resource Program is designed for students with above-average intelligence and a diagnosed
language-based learning difference.
Step 3
Provide the principal, English and math teacher recommendation forms (available
in your electronic checklist) and previous and current year’s report cards.
Step 4
We will contact you to schedule your parent interview and your child’s visitation
day.
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601 NE 107th Street | Miami, FL 33161
PH: 305.779.7200 | F: 305.397.0370