Visit GFA

Here are Several great ways to see if GFA is a fit for your child and your family.

Interview and Campus Tour

The interview and campus tour is one of the best ways to see GFA in action, to understand why we are so proud of our school, and to get all of your questions answered. Your visit will include a conversation with a member of our admission team, as well as a campus tour.

The interview calendar for all divisions is full. If you are considering a late application, please contact the Admission Office by emailing admission@gfacademy.org or calling 203-256-7514.

Class Visit Days

We hope you will take advantage of the Class Visit Day enjoy some classes at GFA. In the Upper School, your child will have a chance to connect with teachers and administrations, visit a number of classes, and hear from a student panel. In the Middle School, we invite you to come learn more about GFA by visiting Advisory and classes with a current GFA student.

There are no more remaining Class Visit Days for Upper School applicants. If you are considering a late application, we would be happy have you take a tour of campus in March if your child is admitted.

MS Class Visit Days will run through February 19th.

Schedule a MS Class Visit Day

Open House

At GFA, we inspire each other to build a better world, grounded in our core values: passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, and excellence. Come see first-hand how we instill these beliefs. The Open House events feature age-appropriate activities for children and parents, and provide a chance for visitors to meet with GFA faculty, Head of School Bob Whelan, coaches, and the Admission team.

There are no Open House dates remaining for 2020-2021 applicants. If you are looking to apply for 2021-2022, check back in the early spring Spring Open House dates.

What to know for your visit

Lower school (Prek-4)

Middle and Upper Schools (5-12)

when to schedule the interview

Dress Code

Many families visit during the school day, and so they arrive in their school clothes or uniform. This is just fine. On the other hand, some students want to follow the GFA dress code. In that case, our dress code includes:

solid colored pants or skirt
collared shirt
appropriate long shorts until November 1
sneakers or flats.

If you want more examples, follow us online to see examples of our students during the school day. We hope this helps!

Open house

Where to go

When you turn into campus from Beachside Avenue, stay in the left lane and follow the road up to the parking lot. You will see signs for "Admission and Visitor Parking." Pull to the front of that lot and park in the designated "Admission and Visitor Parking" spaces nearest to the school. Enter through stone wall entrance and walk through the cobblestone courtyard to the main reception area.

Due to enhanced security, adults will need a photo ID, so please don't forget it in the car!

security

Meet Your Tour Guides