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Applications for the 2027-28 School Year

We welcome applications from students and families who are excited about Khan Lab School’s mission and eager to contribute to our learning community. Students applying to Kindergarten should be 5 years old by September 1 of the year of entry. Students applying to Transitional Kindergarten should be 4 years old by June 1 of the year of entry.

We look forward to connecting with you!

Key Admission Dates and Deadlines

Date Information
September 1, 2026 Applications for 2027-28 Open in Ravenna
September 2026 to January 2027 Attend an Admissions Event
January 15, 2027 Priority Deadline & Financial Aid Applications Due
March 11, 2027 Admissions Decisions Available (Grades TK-5)
March 12, 2027 Admissions Decisions Available (Grades 6-11)
March 18, 2027 Enrollment Agreements Due (Grades TK-5)
March 19, 2027 Enrollment Agreements Due (Grades 6-11)

Application Steps

Applicants must be eligible to study in the United States.

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Checklist

We’re here to help! Please feel free to contact our Admissions Team at any point during the application process by email at admissions@khanlabschool.org.

1. Create a Ravenna Account

Account set up in Ravenna

2. Preliminary Application

Submit in Ravenna, including $100 application fee

3. Student Video (Grades 4-11)

Upload a short video introduction in Ravenna

4. School Reports/Transcripts

  • TK/Kindergarten: Preschool progress reports from a student's current school
  • Grades 1–11: Official report cards or transcripts for current and previous year(s)

5. Teacher Evaluations

  • TK/ Kindergarten: One current teacher evaluation (optional additional teacher evaluation may be submitted)
  • Grades 1–5: Two teacher evaluations — current teacher and last year's teacher
  • Grades 6–11: Two current teacher evaluations — one Math/Science and one English/Humanities

6. Counselor/Principal Evaluation (Grades 6-11)

Evaluation from your student’s counselor or principal at your current school

7. Student Visit

Applicants who submit a Preliminary Application and supplementary documents will be invited to attend a student visit.

8. Parent/Guardian Conversation

Parents/Guardians of applicants who have submitted their Preliminary Application and supplementary documents will be invited to attend a parent/guardian conversation.

9. Tuition Assistance (Optional)

 

Learn more on our Tuition & Affordability page.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Khan Lab School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. Khan Lab School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial award programs, or athletic and other School-administered programs.