Our Simsbury Private School Students at Watkinson.
Simsbury and Watkinson
Many of our students in our student body come from the town of Simsbury. Watkinson, a private school for grades 6-12/PG, has excellent relationships with all of the Simsbury public schools, built on strong mutual respect and a shared commitment to the best interest of each and every student.
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“The first time we stepped foot on campus, we knew we had a very different thing going on here.”
Leesa Wallace
Alumni Parent, West Hartford
“When we see a need or a want, we can work to make that happen.”
Jenny Esposito
Head of the Middle School
"Because of how tight-knit we are, it allows me to be a much better learner, to be more comfortable in class, and to be who I am."
Ethan Lavallee '20
At Middlebury College
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From our Watkinson School Parents & Alumni.
Where Our Past Private School Students Have Been Accepted
View our virtual tour of Watkinson’s campus.
We can’t wait to meet you! You can introduce yourself to Watkinson by attending an info session and/or taking a private tour.
Our Simsbury, CT students at Watkinson School.
Here are the past schools that our Simsbury, CT private school students attended before Watkinson School!
How Watkinson School sets itself apart.
At Watkinson, we take pride on our strategic plan and the goals that we accomplish with each individual student and our institution.
Coed, college-preparatory day school for
grades 6–12
Average class size
13
Wide variety of
in trimester seasons
Student-to-teacher ratio
5:1
240 students from
40 towns
reflecting a wide range of academic, personal, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Diploma programs in
and
Classes at the
More than
30%
students of color
a unique PG program for high school graduates who are college-bound but not yet college ready
Our Watkinson School Tuition & Financial Aid
for our Simsbury, CT Students.
Below you will find how over 60% of our students use financial aid to help support their Watkinson School Education!
We know independent school is a huge investment for any family — a worthy and important investment, but still a very serious commitment. That’s why we are equally serious about working as hard as we can to enroll and assist the most outstanding and qualified students each year. Our need-based financial aid hopes to provide the opportunity for those families who are unable to afford the full cost of tuition to attend. While we are not able to guarantee financial aid for all students, more than 60% of our students receive some level of financial aid each year.
Watkinson financial aid packages are direct grants, with no repayment required.
Tuition for the 2022–2023 School Year
SSS
The School and Student Service for Financial Aid
Watkinson subscribes to the guidelines of The School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) in computing financial need. You’ll go to their website in order to fill out the PFS.
PFS
Parents’ Financial Statement
At the SSS website, you will fill out a Parents’ Financial Statement, which must be submitted by February 1. Our school code is 8050.
RFN
Report of Financial Need
Once SSS processes your PFS, they return a Report of Financial Need to Watkinson. We recommend that you request a copy of the RFN for yourself while you are filling out your PFS.
returning students
Financial aid awards for returning students are reviewed each February; the continuation of aid and an increase or decrease in amount are decided on the basis of financial need and the overall available financial aid budget.
Payment Options
A no-interest monthly payment plan is available through SMART Tuition.
Learn how to enroll to Watkinson School.
Visit Campus
Your first visit to Watkinson’s campus can take any one of several forms. See the Watkinson community in action at an info session. Prospective students are welcome to come for a tour, or to spend the day with a current student. Lunch (the best school lunch around!) is on us, of course.
Interview
Getting to know you is the most important thing we do. Student and parent interviews can be conducted simultaneously, either in-person or virtually depending on your preference.
Apply
Start your Watkinson School online application here. We also accept the Standard Online Application from SSAT.
Financial Aid
We are strongly committed to financial aid, and it is much in demand by our families. To make sure you receive first consideration, returning students please submit your financial aid applications by January 13th. New applicants must submit the financial aid application by February 1.
Attend our next info session at Watkinson
“The first time we stepped foot on campus, we knew we had a very different thing going on here.”
Leesa Wallace, Alumni Parent
Virtual Info Sessions
An Info Session is an excellent way to get a sense of what Watkinson has to offer. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Watkinson is offering both in-person and virtual options (meeting ID will be emailed to you upon registration). Info sessions will include:
- Welcome with Head of School Teri Schrader and Director of Admission John Crosson
- Hear from faculty and administrators
- Q & A panel with current students
- Campus tour (in-person only)
During the summer, we have in-person, outdoor info sessions in the evening. These events include a barbecue, campus tour, and time with school leaders, faculty, and students.
Upcoming Info Sessions...
MAY
20
1:00PM
OPEN CAMPUS
JULY
13
5:30AM
ON CAMPUS
AUGUST
3
5:30PM
ON CAMPUS
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Directions & Parking
When you arrive on campus, please check in at the welcome center. You will be directed to park in our main parking lot and a member of the admissions team will come greet you.
You can find more specific directions here.
