Application Process

Ready to find your place at Tandem Friends School? TFS is where students in grades 5-12:

Become active partners in their education
Develop critical creative and intellectual skills
Explore their unique potential in the creative arts, athletics, and student leadership
Enjoy an intentional balance between learning and living
Improve our community through service learning and social justice initiatives

Our Admissions Team is happy to introduce you to the benefits of a Friends education and to welcome you for a visit to our lovely and lively campus. If you have questions about the application process, contact Admissions Director Mary Lyman Bias at (434) 951-9314.

Tandem Friends School Application Process

Attend an Admissions Information Session or schedule a Parent Tour.
Complete the Online Application (paper form available if required) with $50 application fee.
Use the Checklist in the Admissions Portal to keep track of to-dos and ensure all paperwork has been correctly submitted. Paperwork will include transcripts and recommendation forms.
Schedule a Student Visit:

Prospective students will spend a day in classes with current students.
Prospective students will complete admissions assessments for reading, writing and math.
Parent Interview (can be scheduled separately if necessary).

The Admissions Team reviews applications when all steps are completed. Additional materials may be requested.

We look forward to helping your child grow in Tandem.

Application Timeline

Applications are considered complete when ALL of the items on the application checklist have been completed. Questions? Contact the Admissions Office at mlymanbias@tandemfs.org.

September 1st
Online Admissions and Financial Aid Applications available

December 15th
Priority Deadline for both Admissions and Financial Aid Applications

Completed Admissions applications and completed the Financial Aid applications (if applying for tuition reduction/aid) are reviewed.

Families are notified regarding both Admissions and Tuition Reduction/Aid decisions usually between January 15th - February 15th.

January 15th
Regular Deadline for both Admissions and Financial Aid Applications

Completed Admissions applications and completed Financial Aid applications (if applying for tuition reduction/aid) are reviewed.

Families are notified regarding both Admissions and Tuition Reduction/Aid decisions usually between February 15th - March 15th.

From January 16th On...
Rolling Admissions

Once families complete the Admissions application process and complete the Financial Aid application process (if applying for tuition reduction/aid), a student is potentially eligible for enrollment.

Families may be notified of both Admissions and Tuition Reduction/Aid decisions as enrollment spaces become available.