Applying to Grades 1-7
Any child applying to Hamlin for Grades 1-4 for the 2024-2025 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 7 for the 2024-2025 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:
The first step in this Hamlin admission process is to fill out this online 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 Grades 5 & 6 (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 Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
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 15, 2024 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.