How to Apply

Schedule your virtual interview. During the interview, share your family values, as we believe it is essential in understanding your child's needs and aspirations. In turn, we will provide information about our curriculum, and specialized offerings specifically for your child.

Schedule your child’s admission assessment. We require the Primary ISEE (Independent School Entry Exam) for 2nd through 4th grade applicants and the Lower Level ISEE for applicants to 5th grade. You can register for this assessment by visiting ERBlearn.org. We recommend the At-Home Testing option. Be sure to add Miami Country Day School as a score recipient when registering your child to take the test, so we may receive scores directly from ISEE in a timely manner. We are not able to accept the parent/guardian score report. Scores must be provided to us directly by ISEE. Many resources are available through ISEE for practice and preparation. You are welcome to contact the Student Sucess Network for additional test prep options.

Provide the principal and current teachers recommendation forms (available in your electronic checklist) and previous and current year’s report cards.

Schedule your child’s Activity Day. Your admission officer will share upcoming on-campus Activity Day dates and registration information.

Schedule the virtual parent and applicant interviews. We look forward to you sharing your family values and understanding your child's needs and aspirations. In turn, we will provide information about our curriculum, courses, and specialized offerings specifically for your child.

Schedule your child’s admission testing. We prefer the Independent School Entrance Exam Independent School Entrance Exam but also accept the Secondary School Admission Test .

Provide the principal and current teachers recommendation forms (available in your electronic checklist) and previous and current year’s report cards.