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Unlock Her Future: AIS Application

WANTED: Bright, motivated, and talented girls who are ready for the challenge of uncovering their passions and making an impact in our community and beyond.

Applying to Agnes Irwin is easy! Our Admission team is prepared to be your family's personal guide every step of the way — and is made up of professionals who are experts at acclimating new students to our school community. 

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Our Philosophy

We are committed to having an economically, ethnically, racially, and religiously diverse student body. Admission decisions are made by the Admission Committee based on the applicant's strengths, on her potential to thrive at Agnes Irwin, and on her capacity to contribute to the school community.

Admission Timeline

We are so please that you are considering making an application to Agnes Irwin. Our first Admission application deadline is December 5, 2025 for students interested in joining us for the 2026-2027 school year.

Should your family complete the admission process by December 5, 2025, you will receive notification of your daughter's admission in early January. All families then have until February 15, 2026 to confirm their enrollment decision with the Admission Office by submitting a deposit and agreeing to the enrollment Perpetual Contract. 

Starting on January 2026, the Admission Committee will consider applications as they become complete and decisions will be shared within two weeks of receipt of a completed application file. 

Tuition Assistance Timeline

The first Tuition Assistance deadline is December 5, 2025. Should your family meet this first deadline, you will be notified of the Tuition Assistance Committee's decision in early January 2026. Families who apply after early December should complete their application for consideration of tuition assistance as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed based on funding availability during our rolling admission process.

Did you know?

PreKindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 5, 6, and 9 are the most common entry times for the school; however, 25% of new students enter in other grades.

Philadelphia Region Independent School Enrollment Consortium

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The Agnes Irwin School is a member of the Philadelphia Region Independent School Enrollment Consortium (PRISEC)

As part of our shared commitment to a fair and transparent admissions process for families exploring independent schools across the Greater Philadelphia region, PRISEC schools have agreed upon the following common admission process dates:

  • Earliest Application Deadline: December 1

  • Earliest Notification Date: January 10

  • Earliest Commitment Deadline: February 15

If you are asked to reply to an offer of enrollment or scholarship that does not align with these “no earlier than” process dates, or a personal family circumstance requires an exception to the above, here are the next steps:

  1. Call the school that is asking you to reply earlier than the agreed-upon dates listed above and ask for an extension on your reply to their offer.

  2. If no extension is granted, call the other school(s) to which you have applied and ask for an exception and expedited review and/or decision.