Admissions
Thank you for your interest in St. Edith Stein School for Girls! We are happy to guide you through the admissions process. If at any point you need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact us.
The Admissions Process
- Apply by filling out our Online Application Form, paying the non-refundable application fee. The application fee is $50.
- Schedule a Personalized Visit and Interview with our Admissions Team
- Receive an Acceptance Letter.
- Reserve your position by providing the Tuition Deposit. We observe a rolling admissions policy, but space will be limited.
Tuition and Fees for the 2025-2026 Academic Year:
Grades 7 & 8:
- Tuition: $9,000
- Activities Fee (per student): $800
- Uniform Rental Fee (per student): $125*
Grades 9 – 12:
- Tuition: $10,000
- Activities Fee (per student): $800
- Uniform Rental Fee (per student): $125*
5% Sibling Discount (10% discount for additional siblings)
Oldest sibling pays the full tuition, discount applies to subsequent siblings with an annual family cap between Divinum Auxilium Academy, St. Joseph the Just, and St. Edith Stein, of $45,000.
Financial aid is available. Please contact us if you would like to inquire.
*$50 is refunded at the end of the school year after all three uniform pieces (2 skirts and 1 blazer) have been returned in good condition.
St. Edith Stein School
2025-2026 Academic Calendar
Parent Orientation will be on Thursday, August 28th from 7:00pm-8:30pm. At least one parent is required to attend.
First Term – Michaelmas
Tuesday September 2 First Day of School
Saturday September 13 All Schools Back to School Potluck at Rockland Park
Tuesday September 16 Upper School Hike Day After Math Class
Sunday September 21 All Schools Serve Coffee and Doughnuts at St. John’s
Thursday-Saturday October 9th-11th Mandatory High School Backpacking Trip
Thursday-Saturday October 23rd-25th Mandatory Middle School Backpacking Trip
Second Term – Hilary
Sunday November 16 All Schools Serve Coffee and Doughnuts at St. John’s
Monday November 24 No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday November 25 No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday-Friday November 26-28 No School: Thanksgiving Break
Saturday December 6 All Schools Advent Market
Monday December 8 No School: The Immaculate Conception
Wednesday December 17 No School: Christmas Break Begins
Wednesday January 7 Classes Resume
Saturday January 17 All Schools Christmas Celebration
Friday January 23 March for Life in DC
Saturday February 7 Mardi Gras Benefit Event
Tuesday February 17 Upper School Hike Day After Math Class
Third Term – Trinity
Wednesday February 25 Shadow Day for matriculating DAA students
Monday March 9 No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday March 10 No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Sunday March 15 2026-2027 Academic Year Registration & Deposit Due
Thursday March 19 Solemnity of St. Joseph – All Schools Pilgrimage
Wednesday March 25 No School: Feast of the Annunciation
Thursday-Saturday March 26-28 Mandatory Middle School Backpacking Trip
Monday March 30 No School: Easter Break begins
Saturday April 11 Pig Slaughter
Monday April 13 Classes Resume
Thursday-Saturday April 16-18 Mandatory High School Backpacking Trip
Friday May 1 Shadow Day for Matriculating DAA Students
Saturday & Sunday May 2-3 Upper School Play
Saturday May 9 Upper School Dance
Wednesday May 13 Upper School End of Year Picnic. Father/Son Soccer Game; Mother/Daughter Volleyball Game
Thursday May 14 No School: The Ascension of the Lord
Week of May 18 Upper School Final Exams Week
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Tuition Payment, Withdrawals, and Refunds
Tuition Deposit
A tuition deposit of $500 per student is due upon receipt of the Acceptance Letter.
After the deposit, the remaining tuition may be paid in one of two ways:
- Pay in full by September 1st. A 3% discount will apply.
- Pay in 9 monthly payments. The first of these payments will be due by September 1st and the last by May 1st.
Commitment
We consider a family’s enrollment and deposit a well-intentioned commitment to enroll their children.
If, however, a withdrawal becomes necessary for reasons of extreme emergency,* refunds on a pro-rated basis will be issued if the vacating seat can be filled.
If the vacating seat cannot be filled, you agree to pay the remaining tuition for the current school year.
*Acts of God, physical/mental disability with confirmation from a doctor, loss of sole breadwinner income.