The Admissions Process
We are so excited that you are interested in joining the Asheville School community. Here, you should find everything you need to get started. Should you have additional questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to our admissions team.
Step 1:
Get started by filling out our inquiry form and be connected with an admission representative who will guide you through the next steps. Your admission representative is your dedicated point of contact at Asheville School, ensuring that all your questions are answered and providing you with all the information needed to help you make this important decision.
Step 2:
We highly recommend families take advantage of exploring our campus, either in-person or virtually. Contact us at [email protected] or 828-254-6345 x4022 to schedule a visit.
Student-led campus tour Classroom visit, meeting with faculty/coaches (if requested) Student interview with an Admission officer Parent interview with an Admission officer
On-campus or virtual interview
Due to the high volume of applications from China, Asheville School is unable to interview every applicant, regardless of citizenship or current residence. If you are applying to grades 9, 10, or 11 and currently reside in China, please follow these steps:
- Start Your Application: Before reaching out to Vericant, ensure that you start your application to Asheville School using either Asheville School's Blackbaud or SAO application system.
- Complete the Preliminary Interview: Contact Vericant to arrange and complete the required preliminary interview in China.
Asheville School will review all applications and will invite a select group of final candidates for formal interviews.
Step 3:
Choose either the Asheville School Application OR the Standard Application Online (SAO).
U.S. students: $60 International students: $110
Recommendations from an English teacher and a math teacher Grades from current school (full academic transcript required upon enrollment) Complete the student essay and parent statement Submit graded writing sample
SSAT (required) TOEFL OR Duolingo (required)
Our SSAT School Code is 1396
Our TOEFL School Code is C496
International students must submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Accepted students typically score between 90 and 110 on the TOEFL IBT. Students should be sure to indicate that a copy of your scores be sent to Asheville School with code C496. If the TOEFL is not available, you may submit the results from a Duolingo test.
Fill out this form to begin a conversation with our team and start receiving materials that will teach you more about student life, academic rigor, and the bountiful extracurricular opportunities that await you at Ashevllle School.
Inquire
We highly recommend families take advantage of exploring our campus, either in-person or virtually.
Contact us at [email protected] or 828-254-6345 x4022 to schedule a visit.
If you have already decided that Asheville School is your first choice or you're an International student, Early Decision is a good option for you. With an Early Decision, acceptance is binding—applicants who are accepted agree to enroll at Asheville School and withdraw all applications to other schools.
Deadline to apply: December 10
Notification of acceptance by: January 10
Deadline to apply: February 1
Notification of acceptance by: March 10
Asheville School uses Clarity to manage financial aid applications. Visit Tuition and Financial Aid for details.
Associate Director of Admission
Associate Director of Admission
Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management
Assistant Director of Admission Operations
Asheville School is committed to treating applicants and students equitably and fairly. We do not discriminate in educational opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or other basis prohibited by applicable law.