Thank you for your interest in visiting
Friends School of Baltimore.
Friends School of Baltimore is an independent Quaker school founded in 1784 serving students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
Community and connection are at the heart of a Friends School education and we look forward to connecting with your family. Below you will find several ways to learn more about us through campus tours and events designed to give prospective families a firsthand experience of life at Friends.
Admission and Tuition Assistance Events
First Look @ Friends
During these open house events, you will hear from faculty and administrators about our curriculum and culture, tour our campus and classrooms, and engage with a student panel to learn more about why we love Friends. Each event will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Please click the date you wish to attend to register.
OCTOBER 15, 2025 - FULL NOVEMBER 19, 2025 - FULL
Binoculars, Birds, and Bugs!
Calling all nature explorers! Please join us for a fun-filled morning at Friends School as we explore our native gardens, fields, and stream. Meet our Lower School science teacher, and we’ll provide the binoculars while we search for insects, identify plants and flowers, and explore nature on our beautiful campus! This event will be from 10:00-11:45 a.m. and is for prospective Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and first grade families only.
November 8, 2025
Tuition Assistance Webinar
Join Friends School of Baltimore’s Director of Enrollment Management and Chief Financial & Operating Officer for an informative online session about our tuition assistance program. This webinar will provide families with a clear overview of our policies and application process, while also addressing common questions about affordability and access.
Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to our team. This session is not required, but we encourage prospective families to attend and learn more about how Friends works to make our exceptional Pre-K–12 education accessible to students from diverse backgrounds.
This event will take place on November 17, 2025, online via Zoom from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
November 17, 2025
Admission Tours
We invite you to see our campus in action! Join us for a one-hour divisional tour. Walk-ins are also welcome. Tours leave from the Admission Office and will be held from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.* Please contact the Admission Office at admission@friendsbalt.org if you are unable to attend one of the scheduled tours. Please click the date you wish to attend to register.
*Note: the December 5 tour is scheduled from 9:00-10:00 a.m.
| Fall 2025 Tours | Spring 2026 Tours |
| September 30 | March 25 |
| October 23 | April 1 |
| November 11 | April 15 |
| December 5 | April 22 |
| December 10 |
Request More Information
Interested in applying to Friends School? Contact us to receive additional information tailored to your child's interests and goals by emailing admission@friendsbalt.org or submitting an inquiry online.
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Visit Days for Applicants
All applicants for grades 2-12 will schedule a student Shadow Day and Parent/Caregiver Interview. These steps are required for applicants. Once you have an online account through our myFriends portal, you will be able to schedule the shadow day and parent/caregiver interview online. If you are scheduling more than one child, need to reschedule a visit, or prefer to schedule by phone, please call the Admission Office at 410-649-3308.
Admission Deadlines for the 2026-27 School Year
Merit Scholarship Application: December 15, 2025
Application for Admission and Financial Aid: December 15, 2025
All Admission File Materials: January 15, 2026
Admission Notification Date: February 19, 2026
Response Due Date: March 6, 2026
Visit Affording Friends for information about our merit scholarships and financial assistance.
