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
2024-2025 Academic Calendar
Parent-Student Orientation will be on Thursday, August 22nd from 7:00pm-8:30pm. One parent and student(s) are required to attend.
First Term – Michaelmas
September 3 (Tuesday) First Day of School (Orientation Tuesday and Wednesday)
September 14 (Saturday) All Schools Back to School Potluck Dinner at Rockland Park
September 29 (Sunday) All Schools Serve Coffee and Doughnuts at St. John’s
October 14 (Monday) NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day
October 18 – 20 (Fri-Sun) Middle School Mandatory Backpacking Trip
October 28 (Monday) Upper School Hike after Math Classes (All SES and SJJ Students will hike together)
November 1 (Friday) NO SCHOOL – Solemnity of All Saints
November 1 – 3 (Fri-Sun) High School Mandatory Backpacking Trip
November 3 (Sunday) All Schools Serve Coffee and Doughnuts at St. John’s
November 8 (Friday) End of First Term
Second Term – Hilary
November 11 (Monday) NO SCHOOL – Veterans Day
November 25 (Monday) NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service Day
November 26 (Tuesday) NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences (time will be assigned as it approaches)
November 27-29 (Wed-Fri) NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
December 7 (Saturday) All Schools Advent Market
December 9 (Monday) NO SCHOOL – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Observed)
Dec 16 (Mon) – Jan 6 (Mon) NO SCHOOL – Christmas Break (Classes Resume Tuesday, January 7th)
January 18 (Saturday) All Schools Christmas Celebration
January 20 (Monday) NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 24 (Friday) Upper Schools attend March for Life in DC
February 17 (Monday) NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day
February 21 (Friday) End of Second Term
Third Term – Trinity
February 26 (Wednesday) Shadow Day for Matriculating DAA Students
March 1 (Saturday) Mardi Gras Benefit Event
March 5 (Wednesday) Ash Wednesday
March 6 (Thursday) NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service Day
March 7 (Friday) NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences (time will be assigned as it approaches)
March 10 – 14 (Mon-Fri) NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
March 15 (Saturday) 2025-2026 Academic Year Registration & Deposit Due
March 19 (Wednesday) Solemnity of St. Joseph – All Schools Pilgrimage
March 22 (Saturday) Pig Slaughter
March 25 (Tuesday) NO SCHOOL – Solemnity of the Annunciation
March 28 – 30 (Fri-Sun) High School Mandatory Backpacking Trip
April 1 (Tuesday) 2025-2026 Academic Year Registration & Deposit Due
April 4 – 6 (Fri-Sun) Middle School Mandatory Backpacking Trip
April 10 (Thursday) Upper School Hike after Math Classes (All SES and SJJ Students will hike together)
April 11 (Friday) Shadow Day for Matriculating DAA Students
April 16 (Wednesday) Upper School Seder
Apr 17 (Wed) – Apr 25 (Fri) NO SCHOOL – Easter Break (Classes Resume Monday, April 28th)
May 3 – 4 (Sat & Sun) Upper School Play Performances
May 10 (Saturday) Upper School Dance
May 15 (Thursday) Upper School End of Year Picnic: Father/Son Soccer Game and Mother/Daughter Volleyball Game
May 16 (Friday) Last Day of School – Early Dismissal at 11am for Students
May 17 (Saturday) All Schools End of Year Mass & Graduation
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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.