Admission FAQ

List of 10 items.

• How can I get to know Graland?

  We offer a variety of events to help you get to know Graland. Which ones should you attend? All events are optional. You are welcome to participate in one, or all of these events! Each event is designed to provide you with a different perspective of Graland, as well as opportunities to connect with our Graland community! 

• What is the difference between a tour and an open house?

  • Tours of Graland allow you to see our campus and get a feel for our classrooms, our theatre, gym, innovation lab, and so much more. A virtual tour is also available if you are unable to visit our campus. 
  • Open houses are an opportunity for families to learn more about the Graland difference and hear directly from Graland students, teachers, and our head of school. Open Houses also include a parent-led tour. 

  Which one should you attend? You are welcome to participate in one or both of these events! Each event is designed to provide you with a different perspective of Graland.

• Does Graland offer financial aid?

  Yes! We strive to make Graland affordable for qualified students from all backgrounds through need-based financial assistance. We award over $3 million in financial assistance to students in Grades K-8. We regret that Graland is unable to offer financial aid for preschool and prekindergarten students. Learn more about financial aid, the process and see our financial aid checklist for more details.

• How is financial aid awarded?

  Financial aid is need-based. Families apply for financial aid by an external organization Clarity. Click here to learn more about how to apply for financial aid.

• What are the student visits?

  • Applicants to Preschool - Grade 2 visit for a short, activity-filled in-person play date with other visiting students and Graland teachers. 
  • Applicants to Grade 3 - Grade 8 visit for an in-person "day in the life" full day visit at Graland.
    

• What is a parent interview?

  Parent interviews are virtual discussions with a Graland admission professional that are typically 30 minutes to one hour and focus on getting to know your child and family. It is also a time when you can ask personal and in-depth questions.

• What tests are required for admissions?

  We require cognitive testing for applicants to Grade 3 and Grade 4. You can click to see the list of testing professionals in Denver who participate in administering these tests.
  
  Applicants to Grades 5-8 are required to take the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Please click here to learn more about SSAT and click here to learn more about ISEE. 
  
  

• Why do you require testing?

  Testing is only part of the admission process - we want to get to know your child on many levels. The cognitive testing for applicants Grade 3 and Grade 4 tells us how your child learns and processes information so we can understand what type of teacher and environment will benefit them the most.
  
  The SSAT and ISEE tests for applicants Grades 5-8 provide an overview of your child’s previous academic experience, their strengths and challenges so we can engage and support them in Middle School.

• What if I missed the application deadline?

  Once the regular admission deadline has passed, Graland accepts applications year-round and will work with families to complete the admission process as quickly as possible, based on space availability.
  

• Why does accreditation matter?

  Click to read about ACIS accreditation and why it matters.