How to Apply
How to apply for the 2008-2009 school year
In making enrollment decisions, Aurora School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin. Aurora welcomes students from a wide variety of economic and social backgrounds; including gay/lesbian, adopted and single parent families as well as children with physical disabilities.
Lisa Piccione, Director of Admissions
Aurora seeks to enroll children who will benefit from its academic program and its method of teaching. In addition, Aurora will give preference to qualified siblings and children who will assist the School in achieving a balanced and diverse student body.
1. Attend our Parent Information Night
November 6, 2008, 7pm to 9 pm
2. Tour Aurora School
Sign up for a tour online or contact our Admissions Director, Lisa Piccione at (510) 428-2606 x204 or at
3. Complete all application materials and include $60 application fees
Aurora School Application Form 
Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old by September 1st.
Upper grade applicants must also submit progress reports from the last few years.
4. Ask a teacher to complete a teacher recommendation form
The teacher recommendation form is to be filled out by one of your child's current teacher. Children coming from the home schooling community may have a mentor or adult who has worked academically with your child complete the recommendation form.
a. Kindergarten applicants
EBISA Kindergarten Recommendation Form
b. Grades 1-5 applicants
EBISA Grades 1 - 8 Recommendation Form
The recommendation forms are confidential and should be mailed or faxed by the teacher to Aurora School at:
Aurora School
Attention: Admissions
40 Dulwich Road,
Oakland, CA 94618
fax: (510) 428-9183
5. Complete financial aid forms
SSS forms due: January 2009
Aurora financial assistance forms due: January 30, 2009
Financial Aid Application Form
Late applicants: Forms must be completed and returned within one week of receipt
6. Student assessment and interviews
Aurora does not use standardized testing in the admission process. We will contact applicants with specific information.
7. Notification of admissions decisions
Siblings of continuing families: December 2, 2008
New applicants: March 13, 2009
This date is the same for all East Bay Independent Schools
8. Enrollment contracts and payments due
Continuing students: February 23, 2009
New students: March 20, 2009
Late applicants: Forms must be completed and returned within one week of receipt
Aurora will accept and consider applications after these deadlines, but will give preference to applications filed within the original deadlines.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Admissions Director, Lisa Piccione at (510) 428-2606 x204 or at