Welcome!
For 275 years, Wilmington Friends School has educated students to live with purpose and lead with integrity. But we’re not standing still.
From a reimagined Lower School campus to our International Baccalaureate program — and from values-driven leadership to standout college acceptances — Friends is more than a great school. We’re a school with a vision.
Join a community where students are challenged, known, and inspired — every step of the way.
We Invite You to Visit
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Tours
We are thrilled to welcome guests to campus and look forward to seeing you soon! School day tours present wonderful opportunities to observe classroom engagement, experience student and faculty interactions, and get a sense of our school community.Read More
Please be sure to fill out our Inquiry Form prior to scheduling your visit.
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Events / Open Houses
Explore the World of Balance!
Monday, May 5, 2025
5 to 6pmFor students entering 2nd–5th grade
Wilmington Friends Lower School
GPS address: 20 Granite Road, Wilmington, DE (just down the street from our Alapocas campus)
Join us for an exciting, hands-on event where you'll dive into the science and art of balance. Experiment with shapes, weights, and designs to uncover what it takes to keep both 2D and 3D objects steady and upright.- Test your skills with fun balance challenges
- Discover the secrets behind how objects stay balanced
- Use your creativity and engineering know-how to design and build your very own balancing mobile to take home!
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Drop-in and Discover our Lower School
Monday, May 19, 2025
Drop in anytime between 9 and 11am
For students entering preschool-5th grade
Wilmington Friends Lower School campus
GPS address: 20 Granite Road, Wilmington, DE (just down the street from our Alapocas campus)
Stop by to see our school day in action and to learn about the exciting renovations planned for our building and play spaces! Grab a cup of coffee, check out the renderings, and chat with faculty and staff. You can also take a tour and get a feel for our warm and dynamic learning environment.
REGISTER HERE for Drop-in and Discover our Lower School
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Drop-in and Discover our Middle School
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Drop in anytime between 9 and 11am
For students entering 6th-8th grade
Wilmington Friends Middle and Upper School Campus
101 School Road, Wilmington, DEJoin us for a special drop-in event to tour our Middle School and learn more about our dynamic program that combines high-level academics with thoughtful preparation for high school and beyond, all in a safe, supportive environment.
REGISTER HERE for Drop-in and Discover our Middle School
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Learning Lab
FREE program for children aged 18 months to 3 years. Click here for information!
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Fall Open House
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Student Visits / Shadow Days
Spending time with peers on our campus is a great opportunity for applicants to experience a school day at Friends and get to know more about the School.
Preschool and Pre-kindergarten applicants are invited to visit campus to participate in an Early Years Playgroup where young children will engage with teachers and peers while exploring classroom materials and participating in age-appropriate activities.
Kindergarten applicants join us for a scheduled morning visit and 1st - 5th grade applicants visit for a full day. During their time at Friends, applicants will engage in age-appropriate admissions assessments, and classroom activities alongside their peers including academic lessons, specials like art and Spanish, and recess.
6th-12th grade applicants come for a Shadow Day and will pair with a student host who will bring them along as they go about the school day. Applicants will be immersed in classes, enjoy lunch in our cafeteria, and chat with other students during free time. For those who have a special interest in sports, the arts, technology, or another area, they will have a chance to meet with a coach or teacher to tell them more about the opportunities that await at Friends.
How to Schedule Your Visit
Early Years Playgroup
Please register by completing our Playgroup Registration Form, or by contacting Julia Forester at jforester@wilmingtonfriends.org
K - 5th Grade
To schedule a lower school visit and age-appropriate admissions assessments, please contact Julia Forester at jforester@wilmingtonfriends.org
6th - 12th Grade
Learn About Friends
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Non-Discrimination Statement
(employment non-discrimination statement appears in the faculty/staff handbook)
Guided by Quaker principles and recognizing diversity of perspective and experience as essential to educational excellence, Wilmington Friends School seeks to build and sustain a diverse community of students, families, faculty, staff, administrators, and trustees. Within that commitment and in compliance with applicable laws, Wilmington Friends does not discriminate in its school-administered policies or programs on bases of ability, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national or ethnic origin.
Guided by Quaker principles and recognizing diversity of perspective and experience as essential to educational excellence, Wilmington Friends School seeks to build and sustain a diverse community of students, families, faculty, staff, administrators, and trustees. Within that commitment and in compliance with applicable laws, Wilmington Friends does not discriminate in its school-administered policies or programs on bases of ability, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national or ethnic origin.
101 School Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
302.576.2900 | info@wilmingtonfriends.org
Preschool - 12th Grade
302.576.2900 | info@wilmingtonfriends.org
Preschool - 12th Grade
Statement of Nondiscrimination as to Student Enrollment
Wilmington Friends School admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of these schools. Wilmington Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
