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The admissions process at Stanbridge

We would love to have you visit our campus and see our classrooms, students, and teachers in action, but current protocols continue to limit our ability to host campus visitors during the school day. Nonetheless, we are able to welcome interested families to visit and tour our facilities on a limited, controlled basis to ensure everyone's safety.

If you are currently looking for placement for your child, we will work with you step-by-step through the admissions process to understand your child's needs, their learning differences, their challenges and strengths, and ensure that you and your child feel comfortable and confident if Stanbridge is the right fit.
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Please click here to take the first step. Our Admissions Director will be in contact with you for an initial conversation and take it from there. We appreciate your interest in our school and look forward to talking with you soon.

​Stanbridge Academy offers open enrollment throughout the school year. If a class is full, qualified students are placed in a wait pool and families are notified as soon as placement is available. Tuition is prorated based on your student's start date.

Admissions at Stanbridge follows a four-step process: 
  1. Fill out an online Inquiry Form 
  2. Complete an online Application
  3. Campus visits
  4. Admissions decision​ ​

​Step 1: Initial Inquiry
The first step in our Admissions process is to complete an initial inquiry.
  • Click here to access our online Inquiry Form
Our Director of Admissions will follow up with you for an initial conversation and to answer any questions you have about our program before proceeding to Step Two.
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Step 2: Complete an application
If you feel that Stanbridge may be a good fit for your student, the next step is to complete an application.
  • Click here to access our online Application
Stanbridge operates on an open-enrollment cycle. For your child to be considered for placement, our online application requires the following documentation which should be submitted to Director of Admissions, Kirsten Gamb, at kgamb@stanbridgeacademy.org:
  • A brief narrative describing your child’s strengths, challenges, and interests
  • A current photograph of your child
  • Report cards and standardized testing results
  • Copies of all educational, academic, and/or psychological testing
  • Speech and language report (if applicable)
  • Copy of IEP/504 (if applicable)
  • ​A $150 non-refundable processing fee (currently waived)
Your application and documentation will be reviewed by our Admissions Committee once the above information is received. They will then follow up with you regarding next steps.

Step 3: Campus tour and student shadow
After your completed application is reviewed, your family will be invited to tour our campus and your student will shadow within the appropriate class. Our Admissions Director will work with you to schedule a tour that allows you to observe with teachers and faculty in your child's grade division, along with members of our administrative and support staff. Shadow days are typically set up as a two, consecutive, full-day visits so that prospective students can get a true sense of our school's culture and community. Shadows participate in classes at Stanbridge, and are paired with a current student peer ambassador throughout their visit. Students in grades 4–12 may be given a reading and math assessment as part of their shadow experience.

Step 4: Admissions decision
After your child has completed the necessary shadow visits, the Director of Admissions will discuss with you feedback from our staff. Based on those discussions, your child may be invited to attend Stanbridge Academy. More information on tuition and financial aid is available here.

Stanbridge Academy


School Hours

School Day hours
8:25 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Main Office hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact Info

515 E. Poplar Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
Main Office: ​650.375.5860
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Click below to login and access Stanbridge internal sites:
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​Stanbridge Academy is fully accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
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and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) through the 2025–2026 academic year.
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Stanbridge Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Stanbridge Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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  • About Us
    • From the Head of School >
      • Covid Safety Plan
    • Our Mission & Philosophy >
      • What makes Stanbridge unique
    • Our Students >
      • Dawson's Story (HS)
      • Tyler's Story (MidSch)
      • Bence's Story (Elem)
    • Our Alumni >
      • Laura's Story (Class of 2008)
      • Lana's Story (Class of 2011)
      • William's Story (Class of 2012)
      • Sarah's Story (Class of 2013)
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Admin & Support Staff
    • Our Trustees
    • Our Donors
    • FAQ
  • Academics
    • Elementary (K–5)
    • Middle School (6–8)
    • High School (9–12)
  • Programs
    • PostSecondary Portal >
      • PostSecondary Additional Info
    • Experiential Learning
    • P.E. & Athletics
    • Visual & Performing Arts
    • Speech & Language
    • Counseling
    • Technology
    • Afterschool & Summer School
    • Student Leadership & Community Service
  • Admissions
    • The Admissions Process
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Inquiry Form
  • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • Calendar & Events
    • Bulldog Blog
    • Bridge Blog >
      • Post-Secondary Events
    • A.S.K. Series
    • Common Ground
    • SPA Spot
    • Parent Portal
  • Support Us
    • Gala2023
    • Donate Online
    • Give by check or phone
    • Donate stock or give through a DAF
    • Donate goods or services
    • Bulldog Wear
    • Other ways to give