Transfer Students
At CSW, we understand that some students decide to explore new schools after ninth grade. Perhaps you seek a more challenging program or to take more classes in your areas of interest. Maybe you yearn to be among inspiring peers and passionate teachers who really care about getting to know you as a person. Or you simply know that you want more from your high school experience.
Whatever reasons may be driving your consideration of a new high school, CSW welcomes applications from qualified transfer students. In fact, we intentionally add a number of transfer students into our community each year. We know that transfer students bring unique experiences and perspectives to our classrooms, and we can’t wait to learn more about your passions and interests through the application process!
I wanted my learning to mean something more than just how to take tests.
“I was drawn to the progressive nature of CSW and the ability to choose so many classes to create my own path through high school. I wanted my learning to mean something more than just how to take tests, and at CSW it does.
The transition to CSW as a new tenth grader was very smooth, thanks to a really helpful orientation, friendly students, and teachers who are clearly excited to be here. I’m so grateful that I decided to transfer to CSW!”
— Chase, Newton, MA
I came to CSW for its culture of intellectual curiosity and individualism.
“As an enthusiastic student who enjoys learning for the sake of learning, I came to CSW for its culture of intellectual curiosity and individualism. The students and classes here are innovative, engaging, and fun, and I've been able to learn about a variety of unique and meaningful topics in all academic disciplines.
It was easy for me to find my place at CSW as a new tenth grader. The teachers at CSW care deeply for their students, and it was through my fast-formed connections with them that I began to feel at home here. I also made a lot of friends through joining the Fall Theatre Production. If you have a passion—art, robotics, music, or anything really—you'll find new friends who share that passion. You might even be inspired to pick up a few more passions along the way!”
— Julian, Wellesley, MA
— Julian, Wellesley, MA
At CSW, I was able to take such a wide range of challenging courses that I was genuinely interested in.
“I transferred to CSW because I wanted to finish my high school years at a high school in the States, and I was drawn to CSW specifically because of the amazing boarding program and the unique Mod System. At CSW, I was able to take such a wide range of challenging courses that I was genuinely interested in, and I made life-long connections with both day and boarding students, as well as faculty.”
— Katie, Orenburg, Russia
— Katie, Orenburg, Russia
Apply Online
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The first step in the application process is to set up your online account with Ravenna, our web-based application. The system will walk you through the application steps. (If you've filled out the "Request More Information" form on our website, you already have a Ravenna account and will be able to log in using the link above and the email you submitted that form with.)
CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.