Visit Friends
Thank you for your interest in Friends School of Baltimore! At Friends, we believe that “The Journey Matters” and are deeply committed to helping young people discover and become the person they are meant to be. Below you will find several ways to learn more about us.
Community and connection are at the heart of a Friends School education and we look forward to connecting with your family! Please reach out to us at admission@friendsbalt.org, or contact your divisional admission director for more information.
First Look @ Friends
Please join us for a virtual First Look @ Friends. During this Zoom event you will hear from faculty and administrators about our curriculum and culture, and engage with students and parents about why we love Friends.
JOIN US: Real Talk @ Friends | October 12, 7-8PM
Real Talk @ Friends is an evening for prospective families who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC), to engage in conversation and refreshments with current BIPOC-identified students, parents, faculty and alumni of Friends. The program will include a brief student panel moderated by an alum, as well as allow time for prospective families to speak directly with members of our community on their experiences at Friends. We ask that all guests show proof of vaccination when they arrive for the event and to wear a mask while on campus.
Join Us: In The Middle @ Friends | November 13, 10 - 11:45AM
Prospective families are invited to join Friends School of Baltimore’s Middle School faculty for a super fun and interactive morning of STEAM experiments and design projects and sweet fall treats. Come see how YOU can put your voice to work in our classrooms and beyond!
This event is reserved for applicants to Grades 5-7 and their families only. School safety protocols will be in effect.
Why Quaker Education
There’s a reason why for generations Friends has been weaving the enduring Quaker testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality and Stewardship into everything we do. Because it works.
Explore Our Curriculum Map
Foundational skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration and empathy don’t just complement and enhance our strong academics, they're also the key ingredients of a life well-lived.
Signature Programs
Our Signature Programs make it possible for students to engage in a variety of challenging academic and co-curricular programs to explore their interests and passions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
At Friends School of Baltimore, we strive to be a community where everyone can live out their full identity and be cherished and respected for every aspect of it.
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Baltimore's First School
There’s a reason why for generations Friends has been weaving the enduring Quaker testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality and Stewardship into everything we do. Because it works.
Baltimore's Best School
Named Baltimore's Best Private School by Baltimore's Child Magazine in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
850 students
At Friends School, 40% of the student population identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color.
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We encourage you to apply today!
2022-2023 ADMISSION DEADLINES
Application for Admission – December 15, 2021
Financial Aid Application (through SSS) – December 15, 2021
Merit Scholarship Applications - December 15, 2021
Notification Date –February 18, 2022
Response date – March 5, 2022
Applications for admission received after December 15 will be considered on a rolling admission basis. We can not accept late applications for merit scholarships. Please call 410-649-3211 if you have any questions or require assistance.
Please click here to access the Little Friends application.