In order to apply to The Miami Valley School, you must submit standardized test scores. In most cases, the scores must be sent directly from the testing organization to the Admission Office.

Applying to grades K - 2

Applicants for grades K - 2 will be assessed individually during their school visit.

Applying to grades 3 - 5

Applicants for grades 3 - 5 will need to register for testing through the Admission Office.

• The Admission Office will contact applicants after receiving an application to schedule a testing date and time
• The Admission Office administers a version of the Stanford 10 and OLSAT
• The test takes approximately 3 hours and will be administered during school hours

Applying to grades 6 - 12

Applicants for grades 6 - 12 will need to register to take the SSAT test at The Miami Valley School.

• All applicants are required to take the SSAT in order to be considered for admission to MVS. The Miami Valley School will be administering the SSAT on December 6, January 10 and February 7. Additional testing dates will be announced as needed.
• The test takes approximately 3 hours and will begin at 1:00 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early in order to sign in for the test.
• The test results should be in the Admission Office by Februrary 7 for a March 10 decision. After January, our office uses a rolling admission.
• For students applying grades 6 - 12, if you have taken the ISEE, PSAT, SAT or another standardized test, we may be able to use the results for admission.

If English is not your first language

Applicants whose primary or fluent language is not English must submit TOEFL. This is in addition to the other required testing, so be sure to check the requirements for your grade.

• MVS students must have a good command of written and spoken English to participate successfully in MVS' seminary style of instruction. To help the admission committee fully evaluate a student's competence in English, the TOEFL test is required for an applicant whose primary or fluent language is not English, and who has not been taught primarily in English for the past four years. This test does not replace the ISEE, SSAT, ACT, PSAT or SAT I test. The TOEFL test is required in addition to the other required tests. We look for a minimum score of 500 on the paper-based test or a minimum score of 100 on the internet-based test. If English is not the primary or fluent language, it is to the benefit of the applicant to take the TOEFL test.
• For information about TOEFL tests, services, policies and procedures, contact TOEFL/TSE Services at 609-771-7100. In addition, applicants can download the TOEFL/TSE information bulletin, register onlinea dn access test-preparation materials via the TOEFL Web site.
• Have your scores sent directly to MVS. Our school code is 6207.