Admissions Process

Admissions Process

If you have admissions questions, please call (714) 234-2771 or contact one of our admissions directors.

Our admissions team is dedicated to helping you make one of the most important decisions for your child’s life — choosing a school where he or she can develop the skills and knowledge to soar academically and personally. We are honored that you are considering Fairmont for your child’s private school home. If you are interested in our international program, please visit our international program page for more information.

How To Apply

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Inquire

Let us know about your interest in Fairmont Schools by filling out our inquiry form or reaching out to a member of our Admissions team. One of our representatives will contact you to discuss our various campuses and to schedule a tour.

Click here to fill out our inquiry form.

Tour the Campus and Interview

You will meet with a Fairmont Admissions Director who will guide you through the campus and give you a deeper understanding of the Fairmont curriculum, learning environment, and extracurricular activity opportunities which are available. They will discuss your child’s individual needs with you and give you an idea of the great things to expect from the Fairmont educational experience.

Submit An Application Online

Once you determine that Fairmont is the best fit for your child, complete the admissions application and required checklist items through Fairmont’s online portal, and submit it to the Admissions office. There is a $100 application and assessment fee for first-time domestic students.

Complete An Academic Assessment

PRESCHOOL - 8TH GRADE
Once we have received all of your application items, we’ll reach out to schedule an academic assessment. This will help the Fairmont Admissions team in consideration of the enrollment decision, as well as give your family a better idea of what to expect.

9TH - 12TH GRADE
Once we have received your application and checklist items, we’ll reach out to schedule an interview with your child.

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We Are Family

Fairmont meets children where they are and gives them the opportunity to thrive. We can’t wait to meet you!

Continuum of Learning

Five dynamic campuses in Orange County, CA offering individualized instruction for P-12th grade students.

Anaheim Hills Campus (Preschool - 8th Grade)
Historic Anaheim Campus (Preschool - 8th Grade)
North Tustin Campus (Pre-K - 8th Grade)
Preparatory Academy (9th - 12th Grade)
San Juan Capistrano Campus (Preschool - 12th Grade)
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Developing Leaders

Fairmont's scholar-athletes compete in a manner that promotes teamwork, nurtures leadership, and honors sportsmanship.

Cultivating Creativity

Whether exploring visual art, music, theatre or dance, Fairmont encourages creative expression from an early age.

Balance + Connection

Students are challenged to strive for their best, understanding that care for self and others is fundamental to success in school and in life.

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