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Transfer Students

A Note from our Director of Admissions

Dear Families,

Transferring to a new school is a big decision for the entire family. Whether the need to transfer is due to a change in location, social or emotional wellness, or displeasure with your current school’s philosophies and protocols, we are happy to listen and learn more about what you are looking for. As a small, selective school, we make every effort to ensure the transition for a newly accepted transfer student is as smooth as possible. Your child’s acclimation to our school environment will begin with a warm welcome and plenty of support.

It is our hope that Lacordaire becomes your child’s second home, where they will experience intellectual sustenance, community togetherness, and the joys of childhood that every young person deserves. We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards,
Mrs. Saydi Callahan Keefe
Director of Admissions

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Hear from Current Transfer Students

 “I was instantly welcomed within minutes even before the school year began. Everyone was so kind and often reached out to get to know me and befriend me. During the rookie camp, I would come home even more excited for school than the previous day and so forth. Even now, as I have been in school for nearly 2 months, I have made so many loving and fun friendships that make me love coming to school. I was worried that starting fresh right in the middle of high school would be a bad choice, but I do not regret it at all. All of the fun and weekly events that occur and are encouraged for me to participate in, allows me to grow an even more developed relationship to the community and that I’m never left out. They stand on inclusivity and I’ve never felt unheard– especially as a transfer student.”
– Ava11th Grade
“I feel really good about [transferring to Lacordaire]. I feel like I made the right choice. At my other school, there were a lot of kids who were mean, but here, the teachers and students are all kind!”
– Grace J. 4th Grade
“Something that has really helped me with the transfer to Lacordaire Academy has been the students. The girls are all so nice and easy-going. This has helped me ease into the new environment faster than my other schools. It was definitely something I was afraid of before going to a new school, making friends can be very hard, but the students make everything comfortable and even help out with school work if you ever need it.”
– Ariel T. 12th Grade
“Lacordaire is great. The learning is great and the special classes are really fun!
I’ve made a lot of new friends.”
– Finn N. 4th Grade
“I have been so happy at Lacordaire. I made a lot of friends and have been learning a lot.”
– Ben M. 6th Grade
“Transferring to a different school can be hard, but it was easy for me because everyone was so friendly. The work is a lot, but in the end, it is for a better education.”
Zamir B. 7th Grade
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lacordaire take transfer students?

Yes, we welcome admissions applications from transfer students. Placement availability is limited and depends on the current size of the class that a family is seeking to enroll in. 

When can an accepted transfer student start school at Lacordaire ?

We recommend transfer students start school in September (within the first marking period) or January, when school resumes after the winter break. For January transfers to the Middle and Upper School, we specifically recommend starting school after students take their midterm exams in the third week of January.

What is the application process for a transfer student?

We ask for the submission of an online application, transcripts & test scores (if applicable by grade), two teacher recommendations, and a student shadow day and assessment.

If a transfer student enters mid year, is the tuition prorated?

Yes, the tuition is prorated based on when the student starts the school year at Lacordaire.