Admission
At Gill St. Bernard’s, you will discover at least one passion that you wouldn’t have imagined on the first day of school.
Our teachers will give you the encouragement, perspective, and support—not simply to tackle challenging coursework—but to take healthy risks and pursue new interests. Opportunities for learning and exploration abound here. Don’t be content to map out your future. Discover it.
Gill students are energetic, creative, gifted, thoughtful, purpose-driven, and committed to service.
Guided by skilled and passionate educators excited each day about working with them, Gill students thrive in a place where ideas are nurtured and talents are celebrated. For the past 120 years, Gill has had the opportunity of working with amazing students and, as a result, our alumni are leaders, innovators, and change-agents.
At Gill, discover yourself.
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GSB 2020: An Extraordinary Year
With courage, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to safety, the Gill St. Bernard's community responded to the Covid-19 pandemic the only way it knows how — together. We're proud to have offered more days of in-person learning during the 2020-21 school year than any other area school.
Apply Now to Gill St. Bernard's!
The application for entry to the the 2022-2023 school year is available here. We look forward to working with your family during the process!
If you are considering an application for the 2021-2022 school year, please contact Donna Orr, Admission Office Manager at 908-234-1611 x 245 or by email at dorr@gsbschool.org.
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| Get to Know Gill Information Sessions: Lower School – Tuesday, October 12 Middle and Upper School – Thursday, October 14 |
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We invite you to connect with current parents to learn more about our school!
Don't just take our word for it! Fulbright Scholar Jack Lowe believes the small class sizes and the strong sense of community helped him to take on leadership roles and to appreciate the value of service. Parent Tara Kelly explains how GSB finds each student's inner self and hidden talents.
If you want to be part of an inclusive, thoughtful, dynamic learning community, we welcome you to learn more and consider joining us at Gill St. Bernard’s School.
Admission Process
Admission Process
GSB welcomes applications from students who demonstrate academic potential and who are deemed likely to benefit from and contribute to the GSB community. To be considered for admission, applicants must submit a complete application, which varies by grade level, and includes components such as transcripts, exam results, teacher recommendations, writing samples, and a campus visit.
Affording Gill
Affording Gill
A GSB education is a significant investment in your child’s future. We are committed to building a community of talented, passionate, creative, and thoughtful students from a diverse range of backgrounds independent of financial circumstances.
Campus Tour
Campus Tour
Gill St. Bernard’s is a private, coeducational day school for students in preschool, prekindergarten, kindergarten, and through grade 12, located in suburban New Jersey. Each of the three school divisions provide a rigorous, meaningful, and developmentally-appropriate curriculum, and all students benefit from the environmental learning on our 208-acre campus, which includes our working, sustainable Home Winds Farm.
FAQs
FAQs
What is the most important part of the application for admission? What makes Gill St. Bernard's distinctive? What does the school's tagline "Balance Matters" mean? Learn all this and more!
Request Information
Request Information
Thank you for your interest in Gill St. Bernard's School! Please complete our form and we will send a package with more information about our school. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at 908-234-1611, extension 245.
GSB is fortunate to have a dedicated group of parent volunteers who are available to families throughout the admission process to answer questions about GSB.
If you would like to connect with a member of the Parent Admission Network (PAN), request more information, or schedule a meeting, please fill out the form below or call the Office of Admission at 908-234-1611, ext. 245.
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Meet The Team
Ann Marie Blackman
Associate Director of Admission and Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.S., Accounting, St. Peter's College, NJ
School:
908-234-1611, Ext. 266
Willard Taylor
Director of Athletics; Senior Associate of Admission
B.A., Upsala College
M. Phil., Columbia University
M. Phil., Columbia University
School:
908-234-1611, ext. 223
Cliff Schafer
Assistant Director of Admission and Athletic Liaison
B.A., Montclair State University, NJ
School:
908-234-1611, Ext. 481
