Admission FAq
Tulsa’s only PreK-Grade 12 independent Episcopal school celebrates its 100-year anniversary in 2021-22.
The application process at Holland Hall varies depending on the branch each prospective student will be entering.
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Early Prekindergarten and PreKindergarten Application Process
We offer two Prekindergarten programs.
- Early Prekindergarten is for children who are three years of age on or before August 31.
- Prekindergarten is for children who are four years of age on or before August 31.
- Note: all students must be potty trained before the beginning of the school year.
The Early Prekindergarten and Prekindergarten school day is from 9:00 am - 2:45 pm with two enrollment options:
- Monday through Friday
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- An extended day is available beginning as early as 7:00 a.m. and until 6:00 p.m.
The Early Prekindergarten or Prekindergarten application process involves the following steps:
- Complete and submit an inquiry and application using the Admission Portal
- Submit a teacher recommendation, if applicable
- Provide proof of age using birth certificate or passport
- Schedule a playdate. A playdate is a visit to the classroom to meet the teacher and potential classmates. Playdates begin in February and continue through July as space remains available.
If you have questions, please contact Amber Graybill at 539-476-8214 or agraybill@hollandhall.org.
K-3rd Grade Application Process
When considering Holland Hall's Kindergarten program, applicants must be 5 years old by August 31.
The Kindergarten and First grade application process involves the following steps:
- Complete and submit an inquiry and application using the Admission Portal
- First grade applicants: submit a copy of kindergarten report card
- Submit a teacher recommendation
- Provide proof of age using birth certificate or passport
- Schedule a shadow visit
- The kindergarten shadow visit is from 8:15am-10:15am. During that time the applicant will participate in a fifteen minute admission assessment.
- The first grade shadow visit is from 8:15am-10:15am. During that time the applicant will participate in a thirty minute admission assessment.
The 2nd and 3rd grade application process involves the following steps:
- Complete and submit an inquiry and application using the Admission Portal
- Submit copies of previous report cards
- Submit a teacher recommendation
- Provide proof of age using birth certificate or passport
- Schedule a shadow visit. The shadow visit is from 8:15am-2:30pm. During that time the applicant will participate in a thirty minute admission assessment.
If you have questions, please contact Amber Graybill at 539-476-8214 or agraybill@hollandhall.org.
4th–8th Grade Application Process
- Schedule a campus tour.
- Schedule a shadow day which includes a brief applicant interview with a member of the admission team.
- Complete the online application.
- Submit copies of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 transcripts/grades (as up to date as possible).
- Submit the Student Questionnaire (to be completed by the student in their own handwriting).
- Distribute the English, math, and extracurricular recommendation letters for teacher completion.
- Submit a copy of recent standardized testing results.
- Grades 4-5: Sit for an in-house entrance assessment with one of our learning specialists during the student’s shadow day.
- Grades 6-8: Sit for the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) administered through the testing company ERB.
9th–12th Grade Application Process
- Schedule a campus tour.
- Schedule a shadow day which includes a brief applicant interview with a member of the admission team.
- Complete the online application.
- Submit copies of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 transcripts/grades (as up to date as possible).
- Submit the Student Questionnaire (to be completed by the student in their own handwriting).
- Distribute the English, math, and extracurricular recommendation letters for teacher completion.
- Submit a copy of recent standardized testing results.
- Sit for the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) administered through the testing company ERB.
Admission Dates and Timeframes
January 15
4th – 12th Grade deadline for all completed application materials for first consideration applicants
February 1
4th – 12th Grade first consideration admission decision notification
February 15
4th – 12th Grade deadline for all completed application materials for second consideration applicants
March 1
4th – 12th Grade second consideration admission decision notification
March 15
4th – 12th grade deadline for all completed application materials for third consideration applicants
April 1
4th – 12th Grade third consideration admission decision notification.
April – August – Rolling Admission
Applications are still accepted after the consideration deadlines, those that are received will be reviewed based on space availability. Once an application is submitted and necessary steps are taken to complete the admission file, families will be notified of admission decisions within two weeks.
* Space in any given grade cannot be guaranteed, but files will continue to be reviewed and acceptances issued as space allows.
FAQs
What is a “shadow” visit? Are there set “shadow”- visit dates throughout the school year? Are they important in the admission process?
When a prospective student “shadows” at Holland Hall, he/she arrives in the morning to meet a student ambassador who leads the visiting student through the school day. For students in 4th–11th Grade, lunch is included in the visit. There are no set dates for “shadow” visits at Holland Hall — students will frequently “shadow” when the school they currently attend is not in session (This occurs more frequently in the fall semester.) The “shadow” visit is tremendously valuable in the admission process, providing the faculty with a chance to meet, observe, and interact with candidates while allowing the visiting student to experience how the school functions.
What is the age cut-off for students starting in the Primary School?
August 31 is the cut-off date for the grades in the Primary School. For example, a candidate for the three-year-old program must turn three before August 31, while a Kindergarten applicant must turn five before August 31.
What does Holland Hall’s entrance exam entail?
The Admission Committees in Kindergarten - 5th grade has compiled a collection of activities testing the readiness skills and ability of students. The assessment times differ for Kindergarten-3rd Grade and really depend on each student. The Kindergarten test 15-20 min. 1st - 5th Grade tests could take up to an hour, 4th and 5th grade students test during their shadow visit. Some students complete the assessment in 30 minutes. Students in 6th–12th Grade take the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam).
Is financial aid available for all students demonstrating need?
Holland Hall annually gives more than $3 million of financial aid to students in need. Students in Kindergarten-3rd Grade usually receive no more than 50% of tuition. Students in 4th-12th Grade generally receive larger awards than students in the lower grades.
Does Holland Hall award scholarships for success in athletics or arts?
Holland Hall offers a few merit-based scholarships in the Middle and Upper Schools. Athletics scholarships are not offered.
Is it difficult to live in Midtown Tulsa (or outside of the Tulsa metro area) and arrive at Holland Hall for the beginning of the school day?
Many of our students from Midtown and communities beyond find that the commute is made easier by the fact that the trip to school and back is a “reverse commute” in the morning and the trip down Riverside Drive, Lewis Avenue, or the other major north-south streets is very easy. We also provide bus service from 21st & Utica Monday-Friday at 7:10 a.m.
What is the student-faculty ratio at Holland Hall?
In the Prekindergarten, classes regularly have approximate 17 students with a full-time teacher and full-time assistant (7:1). Kindergarten-1st Grade have classes of approximate 20 with a full-time teacher and full-time assistant (10:1). 2nd-3rd Grade have classes of approximate 18 with three full-time teachers and two full-time assistants. The average class size in the Middle School is 18 students, while it is 13 students in the Upper School.
What is the average faculty tenure at Holland Hall?
One of Holland Hall’s strengths is the excellent, knowledgeable faculty whose average tenure in the teaching profession is 15 years.
Tuition and Financial Aid FAQs
What is tuition assistance?
Tuition assistance is available as either a merit award or financial aid grant given to a qualifying family to offset the costs of a Holland Hall education. It is NOT a loan. The grant does not have to be repaid.
What percentage of Holland Hall students receive tuition assistance?
30% of the entire student body receives tuition assistance.
Will applying for financial aid affect the admission decision?
No. Holland Hall accepts students solely on the basis of academic merit, test scores, teacher recommendations, and personal qualities. Financial aid files are reviewed and awards are given only after a student has been admitted.
When are students eligible for financial aid (i.e. at what age)?
Financial aid is available to Holland Hall students entering Kindergarten-12th Grade. Students in Kindergarten-3rd Grade usually receive no more than 50% of tuition. Students in 4th-12th Grade generally receive larger awards than students in the lower grades.
How is the amount of financial aid determined?
Financial aid is determined by the difference between the tuition charged and the family’s ability to pay. The School and Student Service (SSS) sends Holland Hall a Report of Family Contribution (RFC) which makes a general recommendation about a family’s ability to pay. The RFC report does not bind Holland Hall to a specific award. The The Financial Aid Committee reviews the SSS information and applicable tax forms and determines all awards in light of demonstrated need and the limits of the financial-aid budget. All information is highly confidential.
Is tuition assistance automatically renewed?
No. It is necessary to reapply every year, and the awards will change if the family’s financial circumstances change.
I never do my taxes until close to the April 15 deadline. How will this affect my financial aid award?
You must complete your taxes early enough to meet the deadline. If Holland Hall receives the materials after the deadline, we cannot guarantee that any funds will be available.
If we are divorced or separated, do both parents need to complete the tuition-assistance paperwork?
Yes. Both parents (and new spouses, if remarried), regardless of whether they have custody, must submit tuition-assistance forms and tax information.
How do I receive more information about the process?
Contact Justin Butler, (539) 476-8046
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