Admissions

Welcome to GHS

Applicaton Process

Welcome To Gifft Hill School

We offer dynamic, experience-based programs for toddlers through twelfth graders from the communities of St. John and St. Thomas. The Gifft Hill School learning community is committed to reflecting the cultural diversity of the Caribbean basin and being inclusive in every way. As we seek to meet these goals, GHS considers every applicant's potential to benefit from and enhance the school’s academic and co-curricular programs. Our commitment to maintaining small class sizes, means that sometimes we receive more applications than we have spaces. Below you will find more information about the procedures and timelines that guide the

re-enrollment and admissions process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

In accordance with the Gifft Hill School’s Equal Opportunity Policy, the school admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religious creed, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal or territorial law, to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

NEED BLIND ADMISSIONS

We are committed to making a GHS education accessible to those who seek to join and enhance our community. Admissions decisions are not influenced by a family's financial situation. Applications for admission and for financial aid are considered independently of each other. FACTS, an external agency, evaluates a family's eligibility for aid through careful analysis of financial information including recent tax returns, provided by parents and guardians.

Enrollment Opens March 1, 2025

admissions portal and re-enrollment opens for 2025-2026 school year

Interview. Tour. Placement Testing

All new applicants meet with a member of the admissions team for a personal interview and tour. If the applicant is currently residing off-island, a video conference can be scheduled. The admissions team may also schedule a time for the applicant to shadow in a class and complete placement testing (as appropriate).

Call To Schedule 340-776-1730
Email registrar@giffthillschool.org

Enrollment & Deposit

In order to hold the applicant's spot and communicate a desire to move forward in the registration process, parents must complete the enrollment form which will be emailed to you.

You will receive a secondary email from FACTS, our tuition management system, to set up your account and pay your deposit. If the applicant is applying for financial aid, payment of the deposit may be postponed until an award is made.

Financial aid application, submitted through FACTS, must be completed every year and accompanied by supporting documents to be awarded.

FACTS TUITION MANAGEMENT

New Families Apply Online

Fill out the online admissions application using our admissions portal and our financial aid application using our FACTS portal.

$45 (non-refundable) application fee

$45 FACTS financial aid application fee

APPLY HERE FOR 2025-2026

APPLY HERE FOR FINANCIAL AID

Your Printable Admissions Checklist

Tuition Agreement

In this final step, applicants agree to the terms and conditions of enrollment, create a payment plan and sign the contract. Your tuition agreement and payment plan are facilitated by FACTS.

*Please note there is an additional service charge depending on your payment installment plan.

If the deposit was not paid prior, it is required at this point.