How to Apply
Applying to Webb School.
As your family explores the many school options in the greater Knoxville area, Webb School and the Admissions Office look forward to sharing our vision of what we feel an extraordinary educational experience should be. Our team is committed to making this process both enjoyable and informative for your family. The step-by-step guide below will explain our application process. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact our team at 865-291-3781.
Application Timeline
Application Submission |
Assessment & Supplemental Materials Completed |
Decision Notification |
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Priority Round | On or before December 15 | On or before January 31 | On or before March 8 |
First Round | On or before January 31 | On or before March 31 | On or before April 15 |
Rolling Admission | On or after February 1 | Supplemental materials are required within three weeks of application. An assessment date will be set by the Admissions Office. | Within two weeks of admission file completion |
Applications Steps
Lower School
Pre-K
Applicants for 2023-2024 must turned four prior to August 15, 2024.
Please note financial aid is not available for our Junior Spartans Pre-K program.
- Step 1: Create an Account
- Step 2: Complete the First Steps
- Step 3: Submit supplemental materials
- Step 4: Take part in a student admissions assessment
- Step 5: Meet with a member of the Lower School Administration
Step 1: Create an Account
Go to webbschool.org/applynow to create your Webb School admissions account. Once you complete the form on this webpage a username and password for our admissions portal will be emailed to you.
Step 2: Complete the First Steps
Step 3: Submit supplemental materials
- Readiness Evaluation (Pre-K and kindergarten applicants only)
- Personal Reference Form
- Teacher’s Evaluation (if applicable)
- School Administrator’s Evaluation (if applicable)
- School Report/Transcript (if applicable)
Note: Teachers and administrators may not be permitted to complete evaluation forms for students currently enrolled in Knox County elementary schools.
Step 4: Take part in a student admissions assessment
Step 5: Meet with a member of the Lower School Administration
Webb School of Knoxville does not discriminate on the basis of national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, race, color, or creed.
Kindergarten
Applicants for 2023-2024 must turned five prior to August 15, 2023.
- Step 1: Create an account
- Step 2: Complete the First Steps
- Step 3: Submit Supplemental Materials
- Step 4: Take part in a student admissions assessment
- Step 5: Meet with a member of the Lower School Administration
- Step 6: Apply for Financial Aid (optional)
Step 1: Create an account
Go to webbschool.org/applynow to create your Webb School admissions account. Once you complete the form on this webpage a username and password for our admissions portal will be emailed to you.
Step 2: Complete the First Steps
Step 3: Submit Supplemental Materials
- Readiness Evaluation (Pre-K and kindergarten applicants only)
- Personal Reference Form
- Teacher’s Evaluation (if applicable)
- School Administrator’s Evaluation (if applicable)
- School Report/Transcript (if applicable)
Note: Teachers and administrators may not be permitted to complete evaluation forms for students currently enrolled in Knox County elementary schools.
Step 4: Take part in a student admissions assessment
Step 5: Meet with a member of the Lower School Administration
Step 6: Apply for Financial Aid (optional)
Families interested in applying for financial aid should indicate on their application and do so simultaneously with the school application process.
Grades 1-5
- Step 1: Create an account
- Step 2: Complete the First Steps
- Step 3: Submit Supplemental Materials
- Step 4: Take part in a student admissions assessment
- Step 5: Meet with a member of the Lower School Administration
- Step 6: Apply for Financial Aid (optional)
Step 1: Create an account
Go to webbschool.org/applynow to create your Webb School admissions account. Once you complete the form on this webpage a username and password for our admissions portal will be emailed to you.
Step 2: Complete the First Steps
Step 3: Submit Supplemental Materials
- Personal Reference Form
- Teacher’s Evaluation (if applicable)
- School Administrator’s Evaluation (if applicable)
- School Report/Transcript (if applicable)
Note: Teachers and administrators may not be permitted to complete evaluation forms for students currently enrolled in Knox County elementary schools.
Step 4: Take part in a student admissions assessment
Step 5: Meet with a member of the Lower School Administration
Step 6: Apply for Financial Aid (optional)
Families interested in applying for financial aid should indicate on their application and do so simultaneously with the school application process.
Middle School
- Step 1: Create an account
- Step 2: Complete the First Steps
- Step 3: Submit supplemental materials
- Step 4: Schedule an ISEE test
- Step 5: Interview
- Step 6: Apply for Financial Aid (optional)
Step 1: Create an account
Go to webbschool.org/applynow to create your Webb School admissions account. Once you complete the form on this webpage a username and password for our admissions portal will be emailed to you.
Step 2: Complete the First Steps
Step 3: Submit supplemental materials
Step 4: Schedule an ISEE test
Each student applicant must take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). You can register for the ISEE test at www.iseetest.org. Students can also practice the exam on ISEE’s website to help them prepare.
Step 5: Interview
Step 6: Apply for Financial Aid (optional)
Families interested in applying for financial aid should indicate on their application and do so simultaneously with the school application process.
Upper School
- Step 1: Create an account
- Step 2: Complete the First Steps
- Step 3: Submit supplemental materials
- Step 4: Schedule an ISEE test
- Step 5: Interview
- Step 6: Apply for Financial Aid (optional)
Step 1: Create an account
Go to webbschool.org/applynow to create your Webb School admissions account. Once you complete the form on this webpage a username and password for our admissions portal will be emailed to you.
Step 2: Complete the First Steps
Step 3: Submit supplemental materials
Step 4: Schedule an ISEE test
Each student applicant must take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). You can register for the ISEE test at www.iseetest.org. Students can also practice the exam on ISEE’s website to help them prepare.
Step 5: Interview
Step 6: Apply for Financial Aid (optional)
Families interested in applying for financial aid should indicate on their application and do so simultaneously with the school application process.
Visit Webb School
If you are interested in visiting campus before you apply, please use our inquiry form to schedule a tour, attend an admissions event, or to set up a shadow visit for your child.