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. 

2009-2010 SSAT Dates
Registration opens 8/1/09
October 17, 2009
November 14, 2009
December 12, 2009
January 9, 2010
February 6, 2010
March 6, 2010
April 17, 2010
June 12, 2010

Admissions 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.

Methods of Applying
By Mail/Fax: Download Admissions Forms (PDF Format)
By Web: Online Admissions Application

Admission requirements are as follows:
     - Application and Fee
     - Interview
     - School Transcript
     - School, Math, and English Recommendations
     - SSAT, PSAT, or SAT testing

September and October	Contact the Admissions Office 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 Admissions Office 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.