Independence
Creating leaders

Involvement
The day at Sudbury Valley

Learning
Experiencing life

Confidence
Educating yourself

Governance
A democratic community

Admissions
Entering Sudbury Valley

Transitions
Leaving Sudbury Valley

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Entering Sudbury Valley

udbury Valley has a policy of open admissions, accepting all applicants who have the capacity for full participation in the school's program as self-directed, autonomous members of the school's community. Applicants must be at least four years old. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, or national or ethnic origin. An admissions interview gives applicants and their families an opportunity to learn more about the school. Everyone interested in pursuing enrollment must first spend a week at school as a visiting student so that the school, the student, and the student's family have a chance to decide about enrollment. Enrollment may take place at any time during the school year, as long as there are openings available, and is for a full year from the date of entry.

he environment of freedom and support at Sudbury Valley has been sought out by people from a wide area. In order to attend, students commute daily, sometimes from great distances. The diversity of their backgrounds is a microcosm of the larger community; what they share is a commitment to the school's educational goals.

uition and fees are as follows: admissions interview, $30; visiting week, $150; annual tuition for the first child in the family, $7400; and a sliding scale for siblings. To be considered for enrollment at the school, please complete the Admission Interview Request Form and send it to us, together with the interview fee of $30 per student.

Click here for the Electronic version of the Interview Request Form, which can be transmitted electronically to the school with payment by credit card.

Click here for the printable PDF version of the Interview Request Form, which can be mailed with a check or credit card number, or faxed with a credit card number.