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.
Upcoming Admission Events and Campus Tours
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 and 11:00 a.m. Click on the dates below to register.
Spring Campus Tours
We invite you to see our campus in action! Please join us for a one-hour divisional tour. All tours start at 10:00 a.m. from the Office of Admission.
Advance registration is recommended, however, walk-ins are welcome.*
Dates for the 2024-25 school year:
March 13, 2025
March 27, 2025
April 3, 2025
April 23, 2025
*If you are unable to attend any of the dates above, please contact the Admission office at admission@friendsbalt.org to schedule an individual tour.
Binoculars, Birds, and Bugs at Friends
October 26, 2024, 10:00–11:45 a.m.
Calling all nature explorers! Prospective Lower School families are invited to join us for a fun-filled morning at Friends School to explore our native gardens. Meet with our Lower School science teacher to search for insects and identify plants and flowers (binoculars included), and create some unique nature art with our Lower School art teacher to take home! This event is for prospective Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade families only.
In The Middle @ Friends
NEW DATE
November 23, 2024, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Prospective families are invited to join Friends School of Baltimore’s Middle School faculty for a super fun and interactive morning of STEAM experiments, 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 prospective students currently in Grades 5-7 and their families only.
Real Talk @ Friends
November 19, 2024, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Real Talk @ Friends is an evening for prospective BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) families to engage in conversation and refreshments with current BIPOC 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 about their experiences at Friends.
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.Inquire Now
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 2025-26 School Year
Merit Scholarship Application: December 15, 2024
Application for Admission: December 15, 2024
Financial Assistance Application: December 15, 2024
Admission Notification Date: February 2025
Response Due Date: March 1, 2025
Visit Affording Friends for information about our merit scholarships and financial assistance.
Friends School is still accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year. Please email admission@friendsbalt.org to learn more about our rolling admission process.
