Admissions Calendar 2026-27

We are thrilled that you are interested in joining the Bernard Zell community. To ensure you don't miss any important steps in the admissions process, please find below key deadlines, notifications and event dates for the 2026-27 admissions season. If you have questions about our calendar, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@bernardzell.org or 773.572.1292.
 
September 16, 2025
Applications live
September 28, 2025
Family Open House: Ta'im HaChagim, A Taste of the Holidays
November 14, 2025
Sibling and faculty applications due
December 3, 2025 
Parent Only Open House
December 15, 2025
Nursery (Age 3 by December 1) - 8th Grade applications due
December 31, 2025
Tuition assistance application and supporting documentation due
 
January 9, 2026
Required recommendation forms due 
February 6, 2026
Nursery decision via email
 
February 27, 2026
JK - 8th Grade decision via email

March 9, 2026
Nursery-8th Grade decisions due
     
     
     
     
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    Rebecca Frazin-Chan
    Director of Admissions

    Rebecca Bloom
    Assistant Director of
    Admissions & Marketing

    773.572.1290 or 
    admissions@bernardzell.org