Admissions Events

We Can't Wait to Meet You!

Welcome to Nichols School, where we invite prospective students and their families to experience our vibrant campus and inspirational community! Please find our scheduled Admission events below. Registration is open now!

Viking Visits are open to any Upper School student that wants to spend time on campus with a host student.

Our Admission Tests are reserved for prospective Upper School students who have completed the application form. This is a required part of the application.

Young Scholars Workshop!

Learning at Nichols School is fun! The Young Scholars Workshop is a free, dynamic event open to students in grades 3-6. On Saturday, December 14th, we invite your student to spend time on our campus to discover their academic passions through the fine arts, robotics, English and language arts.

During this interactive morning on December 14th from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., students will rotate through three 45-minute sessions, each designed and led by Nichols’ passionate faculty members.

Shadow at Nichols by attending a Viking Visit!

For Nichols Upper School applicants, a great way to experience student life is by attending a Viking Visit! These morning events are from 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.. Students will attend three classes, a student life activity, and have the opportunity to meet with student ambassadors and members of the Admission Office to learn more about Nichols School. Students will also be able to enjoy lunch in our Dining Hall. Advanced registration is required to attend. Please click below to get started.

Viking Visit Dates:

October 1
October 8
October 15
October 22
October 29
November 12
November 14
November 19
December 4
December 10
December 12

Admission Test Dates

All Upper School applicants are required to take the Admission Test. Once you submit your application, you will be able to register for one of the testing dates offered throughout the fall. Please note, advance registration is necessary, and a completed application form is required before sitting for the test.

Test Dates:

October 3
October 17
November 7
November 21
December 7
December 14
December 27

Admissions Test Registration

If you are experiencing family calendar conflicts with the times and dates of our scheduled events, please call our Admissions Office. We do our very best to make sure each family gets all the information they need throughout the process.

Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@nicholsschool.org or call us at 716-332-6325.

Apply Now!

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