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Applying to PKS
Admissions Process
We are delighted you’re here and look forward to getting to know you! Choosing a school is an important decision, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
The admissions process for the 2027-2028 school year begins in the fall of 2026. While we are fully enrolled for the current school year (2026-2027), you may submit an inquiry at any time.
1. Let us know you’re interested
This is the first vital step! After you complete our inquiry form, you’ll receive more information regarding the subsequent steps; there is no obligation to submit an application – this simply allows you to register for admissions events.
2. Get to know us
We use Blackbaud for our admissions process, and once you create your Blackbaud ID (BBID), you will be able to view and register for tours and information sessions. We require you to attend one on-campus information session, offered at various dates and times from October through January.
If you are applying from outside the Bay Area and cannot join us for an on-campus session, please reach out.
3. Submit an application
Applications are accessed and submitted through Blackbaud. A waiver for the application fee is available upon request. We encourage you to explore Adjusted Tuition if you believe it may make PKS more accessible for your family. Applications for Adjusted Tuition must be completed on the Clarity platform by the same date as the admissions application.
4. Let us get to know you
Once you’ve submitted your application, we will schedule a parent/guardian conversation and look forward to the opportunity to meet your child. See below for additional division-specific components.
Admissions guide
Age requirements
These reflect age cutoffs for the 2027-2028 school year. For admission in future years, you may adjust birth dates accordingly.
Preschool Year 1 (P1): 2 years by September 1, 2027
Preschool Year 2 (P2): 3 years by September 1, 2027
Preschool Year 3 (P3): 4 years by September 1, 2027
Kindergarten: 5 years by September 1, 2027
Grades 1-8: Completion of the prior grade
Language requirements
We welcome non-Mandarin speakers to enroll in Preschool and Kindergarten.
Appropriate grade-level proficiency is expected for students enrolling in Grades 1-8; we can help determine an applicant’s readiness on a case by case basis.
Other requirements by grade
In addition to submitting an application, applicants complete the following steps as part of the admissions process. Registration details and instructions will be provided to all applicants. The dates below are for the 2027-2028 school year.
For Elementary and Middle School applicants, all teacher evaluation and school record forms are available on Blackbaud, and must be submitted to us directly by your child’s school via Blackbaud or by email.
All applicants
- Parent/guardian meeting, scheduled after your application is submitted
Preschool
- Child introduction, format varies by age
Kindergarten
- Teacher evaluation form by February 1
- Student-only applicant visit: February 22 or 26
Grades 1–2
- Teacher evaluation by February 1
- Student-only assessment and shadow visit: March 2
Grades 3–4
- Teacher evaluation form by February 1
- Student records by February 1
- Student-only assessment and shadow visit: March 2
Grades 5–8
- Teacher evaluation form by February 1
- Student records form by February 1
- Online Mandarin assessment
- Student-only assessment and shadow visit: February 11
Timeline for admissions
September: Applications and event schedule open
October-January: Information sessions and tours
November: Adjusted Tuition applications open
November-March: Parent/guardian meetings
January: Admissions and Adjusted Tuition applications due
Due dates for the 2027-2028 school year
- Preschool/Elementary: January 11
- Middle School: January 15
January-March: Student visits / assessments
March: Admissions and Adjusted Tuition decisions sent via email. Determinations are made separately, with decisions communicated together.
Notification dates for the 2027-2028 school year
- Preschool: March 5
- Elementary / Middle School: March 11
