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 Annual Independent School Admissions Event

Get to Know Us!

POCIS (People of Color in Independent Schools) Seattle is a consortium of independent schools, and it exists to help people of color thrive in independent schools. Students of color can be found in all POCIS Seattle schools throughout our region — and we hope that more students and families will join us!

Schools in NWAIS (the Northwest Association of Independent Schools) select students through an admissions process that extends over the course of one year. Every May, POCIS Seattle offers an admissions event for parents and families who are interested in exploring independent K-12 schools, in the POCIS Seattle consortium. By holding this event, we hope to connect families to the independent school admissions cycle. Some schools will have limited spaces available for the coming year, while other schools will counsel families to apply the following year.

If you’re interested in exploring POCIS Seattle schools, and learning if one or more of them might be a good fit for your child, we invite you to sign up to attend our virtual admissions information session, held every May. Click the button below to sign up or scroll to the sign-up form on this page.

Virtual Admissions Info Session
An elementary student typing on a computer smiles at the camera.
A high school boy smiles while wearing pink, heart shaped sunglasses.
Photo of highschool students from the Downtown school in Seattle in art class.
An elementary student plays with a glowing stick.
Photo of a high school teacher from the Downtown School.
Photo of a high school student wearing a sweatshirt from the Downtown School.
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Three teachers smile together as they lead a panel.
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An elementary student smiles at her desk as she works on a project.
Two high school boys talk together during lunch.
An elementary student plays with a styrofoam bubble
A middle school boy smiles while he works on a math problem.

Many Schools, Common Value

The NWAIS-accredited schools of POCIS Seattle have distinct personalities, teach a variety of grade ranges and employ curricula and teaching methods that align with their missions. What we have in common, though, is a belief in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We feel confident that you’ll find a good match (perhaps several!) for your child.

What Parents Say

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“Our experience has been outstanding. Our kids have benefited from teachers highly attuned to their academic needs; both challenging them and supporting them. As parents, we have appreciated the individual attention to our kids and responsiveness to our questions. I think it's important to visit in order to appreciate the joy that bubbles from the kids…”

Villa Academy Parent
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“The school has helped grow our student from an intelligent and empathetic learner in 6th grade to a force for change in the world in 12th grade.”

University Prep Parent
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“The school encouraged our children to soar intellectually and creatively. Teachers responded to each as an individual with unique interests and abilities, offering appropriate challenges and support.”

Eton School Parent
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“This school is different. It’s raising young leaders. And what amazes me is that this knowledge that they are giving and teaching the students does not end there. They are teaching these kids what to do with the knowledge. I tell people that we are lucky to be part of this school. It truly is special.”

Giddens School Parent
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“SCDS has been exemplary in many ways, especially through the culture of divergent thinking, inquiry-based curriculum, and open-ended projects, assignments, and investigations.”

Seattle Country Day School Parent

Interested in Exploring Schools?

Start the Search for a School

Click  here to visit our member schools’ websites. If a school interests you, sign up below to attend the admissions event.

Ask Your Top Three Schools a Question

If you have a question prior to the May information session, fill out the form below and we’ll forward your question to the three schools that most interest you.

Sign Up For Our Virtual Admissions Information Session

The virtual admissions information session brings together many POCIS Seattle member schools in one Zoom meeting. During the session, you’ll be able to meet school personnel, ask questions, and learn more about the admissions process. Sign up for the panel, here.

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Start the Search for a School

Below are the member schools participating in our virtual admissions information session. Click on the school’s name to go to their website to learn more. If a school interests you, sign up below to attend the information session. Most of the schools participating have financial assistance available for qualifying families!

Participating Schools

Ask Your Top Three Schools a Question

If you have a question prior to the May information session, fill out the form below and we’ll forward your question to the three schools that most interest you.

Sign Up For Our Virtual Admissions Information Session

The virtual admissions information session brings together many POCIS Seattle member schools in one Zoom meeting. During the session, you’ll be able to meet school personnel, ask questions, and learn more about the admissions process for this year and next year. Sign up for the panel, here.

A group of teachers pose outside for a photo.

Virtual Admissions Information

Spring Session Sign-Up Form

This event took place on May 10, 2023.

Please sign up below for next year’s event.

Please note that, at this time, admissions panels are limited to schools in King County.