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 2026-27 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, 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 - 8th Grade applications due

December 16, 2025 - Present
Accepting applications on a rolling basis
December 31, 2025
Tuition assistance application and supporting documentation due
 
January 9, 2026
Required recommendation forms due 
February 6, 2026
Nursery notification of admissions decision
 
February 27, 2026
Junior Kindergarten - 8th Grade notification of admissions decision 
 
     
     
     
     
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    Rebecca Frazin-Chan
    Director of Admissions

    Rebecca Bloom
    Assistant Director of
    Admissions & Marketing

    773.572.1290 or 
    admissions@bernardzell.org