Throughout the admissions process, we work closely with our candidates and their families to determine whether there is a good "fit" between the students and Portsmouth Abbey School. Candidates are accepted for Portsmouth Abbey School on the basis of their personal and academic qualifications and potential, without discrimination as to race, color, creed, or national/ethnic origin.  The recommendations of a student's teachers, school record, and test scores are all part of the evaluation in the admission process.  Each applicant is required to visit the campus (preferably in the fall or winter of the year prior to enrollment) to have a personal interview and to tour the School. Portsmouth Abbey School normally accepts new students into the Third, Fourth and Fifth Forms. Occasionally, a well-qualified student will be accepted in the Sixth Form.

All candidates for the Third and Fourth Forms are required to take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT).  The SSAT, PSAT, or SAT is required for candidates for the Fifth and Sixth Forms. 

2011-2012 SSAT Dates
October 15, 2011
November 12, 2011
December 10, 2011
January 7, 2012
February 4, 2012
March 3, 2012
April 21, 2012
June 9, 2012

Admission Requirements and Timetable
Candidates must complete the application process by January 31 and will be notified on March 10. Admitted students will be sent a contract that must be returned by April 10 to reserve a place for the next academic year. Applications that are received after the January deadline will be processed on a rolling admissions basis.

Admission requirements are as follows:
     - Application and Fee                                                                                                                                                               Click here to download a PDF of the Application Form

     - Interview

     - School Transcript

      - School, Math, English, and Special Interest Recommendations                                                                                           (Click on each link to download PDFs of Recommendation Forms

     - SSAT (code number 5860), PSAT, or SAT testing. In addition, the TOEFL (code number 2227) is recommended for international applicants.

September and October	Contact the Office of Admission for information and to make an appointment to visit the School. Register for SSAT, PSAT, or SAT.
November and December	Take the SSAT, PSAT or SAT
January 31	Deadline for Admission application
January 31	Deadline to apply for financial aid
March 10	Admission and financial aid letters sent

To find out more about Portsmouth Abbey, please click on one of the pages from the drop-down menu at the top or left-hand side of the page to request/download application materials, financial aid forms, or to join the Office of Admission email list.

If you are planning to visit Portsmouth Abbey School, please click here for directions to campus and here to find out more about accommodations and restaurants in the area.

If you have any other questions, please call 401-643-1248.