Admission Testing & Screening

The Miami Valley School application for admission includes admission testing and/or screening. The standardized tests provide a comparative basis for academic performance; however, they are not considered a sole indicator of academic success. In early childhood through third grade, in lieu of standardized testing, student candidates participate in an on-site assessment of developmental skills and school readiness or achievement in math and reading.

Applying to the Early Childhood Program

Applicants for the Early Childhood Program (ages 3-4) will be assessed on Saturday, February 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 11;30 a.m.. The early childhood assessment and screening is intended to be a family event and include parents. Candidates are assessed for their developmental level and social interaction.

Applying to kindergarten

Applicants for kindergarten will be assessed on Saturday, January 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The kindergarten assessment and screening is an authentic piece conducted by the kindergarten, early childhood, and lower school admission team.

Applying to grade 1

Applicants for first grade will be assessed on Sunday, March 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The first grade assessment and screening is an authentic piece conducted by the first grade teachers and admission team.

Applying to grades 2 - 3

Applicants for grades 2 - 3 will be assessed individually during their school visit by the lower school admission team.

Applying to grades 4 - 5

Applicants for grades 4 - 5 take the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) and the Stanford Achievement Test Series (Stanford 10).

• All applicants are required to take the OLSAT and Stanford 10 in order to be considered for admission to MVS. The Miami Valley School will be administering the OLSAT and Stanford 10 on December 10, January 7, February 4, March 3, April 21, and June 9 with additional Sabbath testing dates on December 11, January 8, February 5, March 4, April 22, or June 10.
• The test takes approximately 3 hours and will begin at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. in order to sign in for the test.
• Test results are generally available to parents and the Admission Committee within two weeks of administration.

Applying to grades 6 - 12

Applicants for grades 6 - 12 register to take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) 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 10, January 7, February 4, March 3, April 21, and June 9 with additional Sabbath testing dates on December 11, January 8, February 5, March 4, April 22, or June 10.
• The test takes approximately 3 hours and will begin at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. in order to sign in for the test.
• For students applying grades 6 - 12, if you have taken the ISEE, PSAT, SAT, or another standardized test, we may be able to use those results for admission.

If English is not your first language

Applicants whose primary or fluent language is not English must submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Secondary Level English Proficiency Test (SLEP). Our school code is 6207. The following detail the minimum scores for each test:

• Paper-based TOEFL = 500
• Internet-based TOEFL = 100
• SLEP test = 46