The Emery/Weiner School
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Admissions

How to Apply

Application

Applications for the 2025-26 academic year will be accepted beginning August 20, 2024. The deadline to apply is December 18, 2024. Applications received after the deadline will be considered if space is available.

 
  

 

Requirements/Supporting Information

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

  • Transcripts & Standardized Tests

    • Required
    • Click HERE for transcript release form
    • Please provide the following to admissions@emeryweiner.org: 
      • Final, first semester report card for the current school year
      • Final, end of year report cards for the previous two school years
      • All standardized test results and attendance records for the above grading periods
    • Deadline:  JANUARY 22, 2025

  • Recommendation Forms

  • Entrance Exam

    • Required
    • The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is offered at select testing centers or remotely at home
    • Applicants may test twice during the admissions season (guidelines and dates online at iseetest.org)
    • Register at iseetest.org; provide school code 447570 to ensure EWS receives official reports
      • EWS is an optional test site the morning of Sunday, January 12, 2025 (limited availability, register early)
    • Deadline:  JANUARY 22, 2025

  • Interviews

    • Required
      • Student Applicant – in-person interview, typically conducted during the “shadow day”
      • New parents – Zoom interview (only one parent is required to interview) 
    • Optional: Current EWS parents may choose to forego the parent interview if no discussion is needed
    • All interviews are conducted October-December (January dates may be added later)
    • Register here for the Parent Interview
    • Deadline:  January 22, 2025

Recommended Visits

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

  • Shadow Day

    • Optional but strongly recommended
    • Applicants may spend a full or half day on campus with a current EWS student October-January
    • An application must be submitted before registering for a shadow day
    • Click here to register in advance (spots fill quickly)

  • Campus Tour

    • Recommended for parents new to EWS
    • Tours are designed for prospective parents, but student applicants are also welcome
    • Click here to register for school day tours
    • Click here to register for after school group tours

  • Open House


    • Strongly recommended for parents and students
    • Connect with EWS faculty, school leaders, coaches, and current students & parents. Learn about our culture, curriculum, and community
      • Middle School Open House - Sunday, November 10, 2024, 12:30 pm
      • Upper School Open House - Sunday, November 10, 2024, 4:30 pm

Affording EWS

List of 1 frequently asked questions.

Important Dates & Deadlines

  • Middle School Open House - Sunday, November10, 2024, 12:30 pm
  • Upper School Open House - Sunday, November 10, 2024, 4:30 pm
  • Priority Application Deadline - Wednesday, December 18, 2024
  • ISEE at Emery/Weiner - Sunday, January 12, 2025
  • Deadline for Financial Aid Application - Friday, February 14, 2025
The Emery/Weiner School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or identity, or religion in all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The Emery/Weiner School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or identity, or religion in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

List of 4 members.

  • Photo of Ryan Hertlein

    Mr. Ryan Hertlein 

    Director of Admissions
    (832) 204-5900
    University of Houston - Bachelor of Science
    Walden University - Masters
    University of Southern California - Certificate
  • Photo of Jorge Arciga

    Mr. Jorge Arciga 

    Associate Director of Admissions
    (832) 204-5900
    Rice University - B.A.
  • Photo of Fannet Nater

    Ms. Fannet Nater 

    Associate Director of Admissions
    (832) 204-5900
    Indiana University
  • Photo of Renee Malone

    Mrs. Renee Malone 

    Middle School Receptionist / Admissions Administrative Assistant
    (832) 204-5900
    Tyler Dental Hygiene School - A.S.

Brooke Kantor '10 (Harvard University, Class of 2014)

"Emery is a community where every interest, every passion and every curiosity is encouraged and supported in countless ways."

The Emery/Weiner School

9825 Stella Link Road Houston, TX 77025
Phone: (832) 204-5900 Fax: (832) 204-5910 
A private, pluralistic Jewish, college-preparatory middle and high school serving grades 6-12. 
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