How to Apply
We're excited to work with your family to complete your child's application to PCDS!
The online application for admission to the 2023-2024 school year is available.
To initiate an application, first complete the candidate information form to establish your myPCDS account and access the Admissions Portal. (If you already have an account, you'll be directed to log in.)
Overview and Helpful Information
All Applicants Must Have
- Completed PCDS Application
- Application Fee
- Admission Meeting / Campus Tour
- Transcripts / Report Cards from Current School
- Teacher Recommendations
- Admission Assessment
- Applicant Shadow Classroom Visit
- Financial Aid Application (optional)
Completed PCDS Application
Application Fee
Admission Meeting / Campus Tour
Transcripts / Report Cards from Current School
Teacher Recommendations
Admission Assessment
Applicant Shadow Classroom Visit
Financial Aid Application (optional)
Phoenix Country Day School seeks and accepts students for admission without reference to race, color, religion, age, disability, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or gender. Admissions and financial aid decisions are made independently.
Important Dates
Campus Tours
Mid-September to February 1
Application available
October 1
Financial Aid application
available
November 1
Open House
November 6
A Conversation with PCDS Leadership
November 6
Upper School Admissions Assessment
January 7 or 14
February 4
February 4
Middle School Admissions Assessment
January 14 or 21
February 4
Lower School Admissions Assessment
January 14 or 28
Pre-k and Kindergarten Playdates
January 14 or 28
Individual Readiness Assessments
Various dates available in January & February for grades Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1
Shadow Classroom Visits
(Grades 9-11)
Various dates available in November - February
Shadow Classroom Visits
(Grades 1-8)
Various dates available in January - February
Applications due
February 1
Admissions decisions
posted
March 3