Steps to Apply

Please tell us more about yourself and your interests by filling out our online inquiry form. If you have questions, please contact our Admissions Office directly at 207-685-1606 or hello@shafeilong.com.
 
We are now accepting applications for the 23-24 academic year. Our priority deadline is January 15, 2023. All applications received after January 15 will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 
 
Please note we are still accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year with limited spots available. 

We are so excited to show you what Kents Hill has to offer. Please use the "Schedule Appointment" button on your Candidate Checklist or contact our Admissions Office to set up a personal tour and interview at 207-685-1606 or hello@shafeilong.com.

For in-person interviews & tours, please select a 2-hour slot. For virtual interviews, please select a 1-hour slot.

In the meantime, please enjoy a virtual tour of campus! 

In addition to the Kents Hill School online application, we accept applications from SAO (SSAT) and Gateway to Prep Schools. 

*Please note that all applicants must complete the online inquiry form [Step 1] before proceeding to Kents Hill School application.

In addition to our online application, we require the following recommendation forms:

• English Recommendation 
• Math Recommendation 
• Counselor/Principal Recommendation  

From your Candidate Checklist, please click Send Request to your English Teacher, Math Teacher, and Guidance Counselor or Principal.

• Parent Recommendation 

Please complete the Parent Recommendation form from your Candidate Checklist.

Three years of transcripts are required. If student is applying for grade 9, transcripts for grades 6, 7, 8 are required. If student is applying for grade 11, transcripts for grades 8, 9, 10 are required.

The SSAT is recommended but not required for students applying for Grade 9 and 10. For incoming students in Grade 12 and Postgraduate, SAT and/or ACT scores are required. If you have educational testing please submit it with your application.

Students whose first language is not English must submit an official Second Language Test score in order to be considered for admission. We are accepting the following tests:

• The Duolingo English Assessment test, which can be found here.
• TOEFL Essentials test, which can be found here. 
  • Kents Hill's 4-digit TOEFL DI code is 7435

The deadline to apply for financial aid for the 2023-24 academic year is January 15, 2023. The SSS Financial Aid Application opens on September 1, 2022. There is a non-refundable fee of $60 to process the application.

For international families, a Financial Aid Profile is required in the SSS application process. Please download and complete that form here, and be prepared to submit it with the rest of your materials in SSS. 

If you have any questions, please contact Alison Lincoln-Rich, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, at 207-685-1647 or alincolnrich@shafeilong.com.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of January 15. Applicants will be notified via email when decisions are available. Financial aid awards and admissions decisions will be issued concurrently.