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Admissions Calendar

We are thrilled you're interested in joining the Bernard Zell community.

To help you with the admissions process, we've outlined key deadlines, notifications, and event dates for the 2027-28 admissions season below.

If you have questions about our calendar, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@bernardzell.org or 773.572.1292.
September 16, 2026
Applications live
October 25, 2026
Prospective Family Open House
November 13, 2026
Sibling and faculty applications due
December 9, 2026 
Parent Only Open House
December 14, 2026
Nursery - 8th Grade applications due
December 31, 2026
Tuition assistance application and supporting documentation due
 
January 8, 2027
Required recommendation forms due 
February 5, 2027
Nursery notification of admissions decision
 
February 26, 2027
Junior Kindergarten - 8th Grade notification of admissions decision 
 
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    Questions

    Rebecca Frazin-Chan
    Director of Admissions

    Rebecca Bloom
    Assistant Director of
    Admissions & Marketing

    773.572.1290 orย 
    admissions@bernardzell.org