Apply

List of 5 items.

• 1) REQUEST INFORMATION

  COMPLETE INQUIRY FORM » INQUIRY FORM
  To connect with the Admission team, complete the inquiry form and our staff will be in touch. We look forward to hearing from you! 

• 2) PLAN YOUR VISIT

  Plan your visit to Fountain Valley School with a tour of campus, observe classes in session, and meet with an admission counselor. 
  
  Don't miss our on-going Admission Events (virtual and on-campus). If an on-campus visit is not possible, we can arrange a virtual tour via Zoom, WeChat, or WhatsApp.

• 3) APPLY ONLINE

  We accept either common application: 
  SAO (Standard Application Online) or Gateway to Prep Schools. 

  
  SSAT - FVS code is 3244.

• 4) EARLY ACTION

  Early Action

  Admission applications should be completed by December 15 to be included in early action decisions. Financial Aid applications are due by January 15.  Decisions will be released through our FVS admission portal on February 1. Enrollment agreements are due April 10. 

   

  Regular Decision

  Admission applications should be completed by February 1 to be included in regular decisions. Financial aid applications are due by February 15. Decisions will be released on March 10. Enrollment agreements due before April 10. 

   

  Difference between Early Action and Regular Decision

  Early action is an opt-in, non-binding opportunity for families to get their decision earlier. It is for families who are interested in Fountain Valley School and would like to have an admission decision before other boarding and day school applications are due.
  

• 5) TESTING

  The SSAT is optional at this time. Domestic day or boarding applicant who submits an SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, or ISEE result will be considered for our Summit Scholarship.  These scholarships range from $5,000 - $30,000 per year. We highly recommend families who are seeking the Summit Scholarship to apply as part of the Early Action program. 

   

  Fountain Valley School is a participating host for the national SSAT tests.

  We will be hosting the test:

  
  Saturday, October 15th 
  Saturday, November 5th 
  Saturday, December 10th
  Saturday, January 7th 

  
  If you are unable to attend the national test, please contact admission@fvs.edu to schedule a FLEX SSAT test which we can administer on campus for applicants.