Applying to Grades 1-7
Any child applying to Hamlin for Grades 1-4 for the 2023-2024 school year must have been five years old by August 1 of their Kindergarten year.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept applications for Grade 6 for the 2023-2024 school year. Please contact Lisa Lau Aquino ’81, aquino@hamlin.org or 415.674.5400, for more information. We do not accept applications for Grade 8.
Steps in the Admission Process:
Please join us for our Spring Tour (ahead of the 2024-2025 season) where we will offer a sneak peek for parents/guardians by completing this Spring Tour Inquiry Form.
Weekday Parent/Guardian Tour (required)

Learn About Hamlin (attendance strongly encouraged)

Parent/Guardian Interview (required)

Hamlin Visit for Applicants to Grades 1-7 (required)

Screening Session and Group Activities for Applicants to Grade 5 (Required)

Applicants to Grades 2-7 (required)

Applicants to Grade 1 (required)

Applicants for Grades 1-7 (required)

Completed application and $100 fee are due Monday, January 2, 2023.
Families facing financial constraints may request an application fee adjustment by calling Lisa Lau Aquino’81 at 415.674.5400.
The Hamlin School, along with many San Francisco K-8 independent schools, will release admission decisions electronically on March 16, 2023 at noon.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Lisa Lau Aquino ’81, Director of Admission, at 415.674.5400 or at aquino@hamlin.org.