Episcopal High School

Episcopal High School emphasizes a relationship-centered, discussion-rich academic experience where students are known, supported, and encouraged to pursue knowledge (not just acquire it), including taking risks and learning from failure. Learning is designed to be authentic and experiential by bridging classroom study with hands-on expeditions, externships, and other real-world opportunities that leverage the resources of nearby Washington, D.C. The school frames this work within a mission of developing students’ intellectual and moral courage for ethical leadership and service.

Episcopal High School invites applications for students entering grades 9–11; families apply through either the Enrollment Management Association’s Standard Application Online (SAO) or Gateway to Prep Schools, which include an application fee, student essay, and parent questionnaire. (episcopalhighschool.org) Applicants must submit transcript reports (current year plus the prior two years), recommendations from current English and math teachers and a principal/counselor, and standardized test scores (SSAT/ISEE/PSAT options for grades 9–10; PSAT/SAT/ACT options for grade 11); testing is generally expected by October–January, with February scores accepted if all other materials are in by the deadline. (episcopalhighschool.org) A personal interview (on-campus or virtual) is required, typically paired with a campus tour; applicants living/studying in mainland China must submit a Vericant interview by November 21 and may be invited to a second interview by the January deadlines. (episcopalhighschool.org) The school’s posted timeline lists key dates as: application materials due January 15, interview deadline January 31, decisions released March 10, and enrollment contracts due April 10. (episcopalhighschool.org) For international applicants, EHS notes it has no ESL program and requires non-native English speakers to submit TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo in addition to other testing; the public admissions pages do not clearly publish a waitlist procedure or admissions preference/priority categories, though the financial-aid page states that priority in aid funding is given to U.S. citizens. (episcopalhighschool.org)