How do we begin the admission process?
Families begin the admission process the year prior to enrollment. To request information, please inquire online here or by calling the Admission Office at 978-269-4591.
When are applications due?
Nashoba Brooks applications are due by January 31st for first-round consideration. Applications received after the application deadline are considered on a rolling admission basis and are subject to space availability.
At which grades do new students typically enroll?
While the largest entry points for new students are Preschool 1, Kindergarten and Grade 4, we will enroll new students at almost any grade level. Unlike Preschool 1, Kindergarten and Grade 4 where spaces are specifically available for new students, enrollment in non-traditional entry points is based on attrition. During the 2011-2012 school year, we will enroll new students at every grade level.
How old must my child be to enter Preschool 1, Preschool 2 or Kindergarten?
Preschool 1 students must be 3 by September 1st the year they enter school. Preschool 2 students must be 4 by September 1st. Kindergarten students must be 5 by September 1st of the year they enter Nashoba Brooks.
What can we expect from the parent visit?
The parent visit is for the parents only and will begin with a tour of campus by a Parent Tour Guide followed by a meeting with the Director of Admission. You can expect to be on campus between 1 and 1 1/2 hours.
What is the process for applying for financial aid?
Parents must submit a PFS (Parent Financial Statement) to SSS (School and Student Services), as well as complete the Nashoba Brooks Financial Aid Application. Additionally, you will also need to mail a copy of your most recent federal income tax return directly to Nashoba Brooks. You can complete the PFS online by going to sss.nais.org. Financial aid awards will be made only if the financial aid application is complete.
When will we know if our child has been accepted?
The priority application deadline is January 15th. Applicants to Preschool 1 will be notified of their decisions on February 15th. Applicants to Preschool 2 through Grade 8 will be notified of their decisions on March 10th. After March 10th, applications are reviewed on a space-available basis and decisions are given approximately two weeks after the application is complete.
Is there bus transportation?
Bus transportation for families living in Concord is provided by the town. For families living outside of Concord, families coordinate car pools.
Where do students go after Nashoba Brooks?
Grade 3 Placement
Approximately 90% of our graduating boys enroll at nearby Fenn School, an independent school for boys, grades four through nine. Families also choose from a variety of options that include local public schools and other independent schools.
Grade 8 Placement
Approximately 80% of graduating eighth graders continue their education at independent secondary schools. Twenty percent of graduates choose to attend their local public high schools.
Where do Nashoba Brooks students come from?
Approximately 45 percent of students come from the town of Concord. The remaining students represent close to 30 other communities.
Is there diversity at Nashoba Brooks?
Yes! Nashoba Brooks is committed to enrolling a diverse student body. More than 16 percent of our students are students of color and approximately 18 percent of our students receive financial aid. Additionally, students represent close to 30 Massachusetts communities. For more information about diversity at Nashoba Brooks, please visit the Diversity (link) section of our website.