We look forward to welcoming you to our 44-acre campus to see us in action and learn more about the application process.
fall open house events
We invite you to join us for an in-depth look into GFA's philosophy, programming, and community. Below are our Open House dates for the upcoming admission season:
Lower School (PreK–Grade 4)
- Wednesday, December 10 at 9:30 a.m.
We invite adults only to join us at this event.
Middle (Grade 5–8) & Upper School (Grade 9–12)
- Sunday, December 7 at 1 p.m.
We invite students and adults to join us for this event.
PreK & Kindergarten Explore Day
- Saturday, November 8 at 9:30 a.m.
We invite PreK & Kindergarten students and adults to join us for this event.
gfa discovery series
In addition to our Open Houses, we’re excited to offer events that give families a deeper look at what makes GFA unique. Join us to discover how we partner with students to foster lives of purpose. Hear from our dedicated faculty, staff, and students as you explore spaces on our campus. We invite you to join us on one or more of the dates below:
- Wednesday, November 12 at 9:30 a.m. | A Commitment to Excellence & Integrity in Athletics & Physical Education
- Wednesday, January 14 at 9:30 a.m. | The Importance of Fostering Lifelong Curiosity through Inquiry Based Learning
Interviews anD CAMPUS Tours
You can apply to GFA for the 2026–27 school year by creating an account in Ravenna. This will allow us to gather your contact information and provide you with updates from our Admission Office.
Campus visits are a great way to see GFA in action, to understand why we are so proud of our school, and to get all of your questions answered. The required interview and campus tour visit includes a conversation with a member of our admission team, a student-led campus tour for Middle and Upper School, and parent-led campus tour for Lower School. Campus visits will begin in October.
Interviews and tours are now available for registration in your Ravenna account. You may register for your interview and tour by submitting the student profile and paying the application fee, then scroll to the interview step below where you will find a calendar of options to choose from.
For general inquiries, please email admission@gfacademy.org or call 203.256.7562.
