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We welcome your application to Charleston Collegiate and we look forward to working with you through the admissions process. If you have questions at any point, please contact Bonnie Scapellato, Head of Admission at admissions@charlestoncollegiate.org or (843) 559-5506 x226.
A Dynamic Education Starts Here
We invite you to spend time on our 30+ acre campus on Johns Island, South Carolina. Take a tour, experience our community, and explore what makes CCS unique. Our admission process is thoughtful and personal, and we encourage families to ask questions as they determine if CCS is the right fit.
Application Process
Step 1: Inquiry & Tour
The process starts with getting to know and meet you and your child. If you haven’t visited campus and participated in a tour, we can’t wait to meet you. Find out more about visiting campus here or fill out an inquiry form.
Step 2: Apply
Once you have signed up for a tour or completed the Inquiry Form, you will receive access to the Charleston Collegiate Admission Portal. In this Portal you will find the Application Checklist Items for each of your candidates, pay the application fee ($100 per student), and you will find the process for submitting supplemental records and recommendations.
Step 3: Submit Records & Teacher Recommendations
As part of the application process, you will need to submit school records and an academic assessment, and teacher recommendation forms. These forms and requests are available in the Admission Portal.
Step 4: Student Shadow Visit
We’d like to get to know your student and your family in greater depth. After the above steps are complete, we’ll schedule a time for a student shadow day visit and/or a family meeting. These meetings or visits help students get a feel for our school, our style of learning, and they serve as a great opportunity for us to get to know your child.
Step 5: Admission Review
Once the application process is complete, our Admission Committee will review your application and supporting documentation. Once an admission decision has been made, families will be notified directly.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Charleston Collegiate is still accepting applications for the 2026–27 school year in grades where space remains. While our priority admission deadlines have passed, we are currently operating on a rolling admissions basis for many grade levels. We encourage interested families to schedule a tour and submit an application to begin the process. Admission decisions will continue to be released as space allows.
Early Childhood and Kindergarten
Rolling Admissions Now Open: Applications for the 2026–27 school year are still being accepted in grades with available space.
October 1, 2026: Applications open for the 2027–28 school year.
January 29, 2027: Priority deadline for application and all admissions materials to be complete (application, school records, teacher recommendations, and shadow visit complete).
February 12, 2027: Admission notifications sent for Early Childhood & Kindergarten applicants.
February 26, 2027: Enrollment contract and deposit deadline for accepted Early Childhood & Kindergarten students. After this date, spaces will be opened for waitlisted and rolling admission candidates.
April 30, 2027: Deadline for cancellation of 2027–28 enrollment and release of contractual obligations for the 2027–28 school year. Enrollment fee is non-refundable.
*If space remains in a grade, admission decisions will continue to be released on a rolling basis. We encourage interested families to go ahead and begin the admission process with a tour and application.
Rising 1st-12th Grade
Rolling Admissions Now Open: Applications for the 2026–27 school year are still being accepted in grades with available space.
October 1, 2026: Applications open for the 2027–28 school year.
February 12, 2027: Priority deadline for application and all admissions materials to be complete (application, school records, teacher recommendations, and shadow visit complete).
March 12, 2027: Admission notifications sent for Rising 1st – 12th grade applicants.
March 26, 2027: Enrollment contract and deposit deadline for accepted Rising 1st – 12th grade students. After this date, spaces will be opened for waitlisted and rolling admission candidates.
April 30, 2027: Deadline for cancellation of 2027–28 enrollment and release of contractual obligations for the 2027–28 school year. Enrollment fee is non-refundable.
*If space remains in a grade, admission decisions will continue to be released on a rolling basis. We encourage interested families to go ahead and begin the admission process with a tour and application.