Admissions

Admissions Calendar

Admissions Events and Pertinent Deadlines

Throughout the fall and winter, Bentley hosts various events for prospective students and parents to get to know our vibrant community.

Are you thinking ahead to the application process? The Bentley Admissions Team hosts Admission Overview online sessions throughout the fall. These sessions are ideal for families applying to private schools for the first time. Click on the links below to view past webinars about applying to Bentley.

Lower School (Grades K-5)
Middle School (Grades 6-8)Upper School (Grades 9-12)

*All admissions events will be posted by Friday, August 30, 2024.

September 2024

Saturday, September 21–Sunday, September 22:
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

October 2024

November 2024

Saturday, November 2:
Lower and Middle School Open House (Grades K-8), Time TBA
Upper School Open House (Grades 9-12), Time TBA

December 2024

Saturday, December 7:
Lower and Middle School Open House (Grades K-8), Time TBA
 
January 2025

Thursday, January 9:
Priority Admission and Financial Aid Application Deadline for Upper School (Grades 9-12)

Thursday, January 16:
Priority Admission and Financial Aid Application Deadline for Lower and Middle School (Grades K-8)

Advanced registration is required for all events, and families are required to signup via the Ravenna portal (registration opens in September). Admission events include Open Houses, Parent and Student Tours, and our Curriculum Night Series. Additional tours, including Student Visits must be arranged through Ravenna.
Interested in applying to Bentley School?
Click below to begin the application process.

K - 8 Campus

1 Hiller Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512

9 - 12 Campus

1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-2101