When is the Application Deadline?
Is an interview required for admission?
What are the school's hours of operation?
Are there before or after-school programs?
Does CSS offer bus transportation?
What accreditation does the school hold?
Are international students required to participate in the homestay program?
When is my Financial Aid application due?
If my family Chooses to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline, how do we Initiate this process?
When is the Application Deadline?
CSS accepts applications throughout the year through a rolling admissions process. However, submitting your application by the priority deadline of January 15 (priority application) or February 15 (regular application) will allow the best chances for any financial aid packages and class placement. Admission decisions for the coming school year are released by February (priority application) and March (regular application). For the coming school year of 2025-26, applications will open in October 2024. Stay tuned! Learn more about the application process here.
Is an interview required for admission?
Yes, an interview is a required component of the CSS application process. International students who do not visit the CSS campus may arrange for a remote interview.
What are the school's hours of operation?
Classes begin promptly at 8 a.m. and conclude at 3:15 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday.
Are there before or after-school programs?
The Lower School offers caring, on-campus supervision – known as Extended Care – at an additional charge daily from 7 to 7:45 a.m. in the mornings and from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the afternoons for students grades PreK through five. Homework Lounge is also available to Middle School students from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. each day.
Does CSS offer bus transportation?
Yes, bus stops are located throughout the community and, based on demand. Visit our transportation page for information.
What accreditation does the school hold?
The Colorado Springs School is accredited by The Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and is a proud member of The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
National Association of Independent Schools
The NAIS is
the national voice of independent education representing approximately 1,400 independent schools to ensure these schools uphold
high education standards.
The Association of Colorado Independent Schools
The ACIS
is dedicated to the improvement of member schools by accrediting,
supporting, and promoting each school and by fostering excellence in
teaching and learning.
Are international students required to participate in the homestay program?
Though not required, it is highly recommended that international students participate in a Homestay experience. Some international students live with family members who reside locally.
When is my Financial Aid application due?
Beginning in mid-October, parents may access the online Clarity Application for need-based Financial Aid for the following school year. Applications submitted by January 15 will receive priority consideration. All other applications submitted prior to February 15 will be accepted and awarded based on the availability of funds at that time.
See the Tuition page for more information on Financial Aid.
If my family Chooses to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline, how do we Initiate this process?
Should a family be required to withdraw their child from CSS for any reason, all formal withdrawal requests must be made in writing to the Admission Office (cc: Business Office) to be considered valid. If in paper and mailed, the envelope must be postmarked before the dates for partial tuition reimbursement.
Contact the Admission Office to begin a conversation.
The School cannot refund tuition or cancel unpaid obligations if a child chooses or is forced to withdraw during the academic year. Read more about Dewar's Tuition Insurance.
Should you wish to return to CSS at some point, please know that we cannot guarantee a spot will still be available.
