Visit

Dexter Southfield is a warm and welcoming community best highlighted through personal interactions.

A visit to Dexter Southfield is an essential part of the application process, and there is no better way to get to know our community than a personal campus tour. While we regret that we are unable to host you on campus this fall, we look forward to having you connect with a member of our admissions through a virtual tour and our students through a question and answer session. We know that a tour and interview are critical moments in time for your family as you get to know Dexter Southfield. Please rest assured that during the admissions process we will unveil new and exciting opportunities to connect both online and, as health conditions permit, on campus. For information about scheduling a tour and interview with a member of our team, please contact our Admissions Office at (617) 751-3600 or admissions@dextersouthfield.org. We look forward to partnering with you as you journey towards discovering why your child's “better tomorrow” starts at Dexter Southfield.

Before You Visit

Before scheduling your tour and interview, we would like to know a bit more about your family.
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Lower School Candidates

Parents/Guardian tour and interview:
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m.

Candidate visit:
Wednesday and Friday: 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

A required part of the process, the candidate visit should be scheduled to occur on a date following the parent/guardian tour and interview. Lower School student visits will be held virtually on Wednesday and Friday Mornings at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30.

Middle School & Upper School Candidates

Student and Parent/Guardian tour and interview:

Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m.

Prior to your interview, you will receive an email to view a full tour of campus. We encourage families to sit down and view the tour together prior to the interview with admissions. You will have the option to view our virtual tour as it pertains to your interests or view a longer tour which is more of an overview of the student experience here at Dexter Southfield.  

Preparing for Your Visit

We want to ensure that visits and events are inclusive for all. If you anticipate a barrier or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Admissions Office at (617) 751-3600 or admissions@dextersouthfield.org. To ensure there is enough time to make appropriate arrangements, please contact us one week before your visit, when possible. Before your arrival, please review the below commonly asked questions.

Arrival and Duration of Visit

We know that your life gets busy, and your inbox gets flooded. We are happy to help you stay on top of your schedule, and we will send you reminder emails the day prior to your visit as well as 30 minutes before the start of your tour and interview. Please click on the link for the Microsoft Team Meeting (no need to download anything), and you will be entered into your interviewer's waiting room.

Prior to your visit, you will receive an email allowing you to access the tour portion of your visit. You will be given the option to use our virtual tour platform to view the places on campus that interest you the most or you will be able to take a video tour with some of our students who will give you an overview of our School, curriculum and student life.

Step into our classrooms and tour our research-grade astronomical observatory as you learn about our curriculum that extends far beyond campus, with programming and opportunities for experiential learning and research with renowned institutions such as Harvard Medical School, MIT, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Dexter Southfield is a unique environment where each child thrives individually and as part of a community. As you tour our campus, please use your time with a member of our admissions team to discuss your experiences, interests, and ask questions that will help you to understand better how we partner with our students as they gain the character, confidence, and, compassion to become leaders, lifelong learners, and engaged citizens who are prepared to achieve their personal best through every stage of life.

What to Expect During Your Visit (Middle and Upper School)

While the word “interview” can sound scary, the reality is that this is as much an opportunity for you to get to know Dexter Southfield as it is for us to get to know you. Prior to the interview, it is helpful to think about your interests and your passions. What are you eager to learn? What will you bring to the Dexter Southfield community as a scholar, an athlete, an artist, or a leader? When you think about your future, what excites you? Every interview (and interviewer) is different, but the goal is always the same. Come ready to ask us questions. We love talking about our programs, our students, and our community.  
After the student interview is complete, we will speak briefly to parent(s) and/or guardian(s). At this time, parents and/or guardians are encouraged to offer insight into their child and ask any remaining questions about the School or application process.  

What to Expect During Your Visit (Lower School)

Parent/guardian visits begin in October and include an informational meeting with our admissions team. This virtual visit is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the warm, welcoming, and joyful environment where our students develop a love for learning through exposure to a range of academic subjects.
Prior to your meeting with admissions, families will receive exclusive access to the campus via video tour with members of our community.

Student visits are the second step towards completing the visit portion of the process. Before scheduling the student visit, please make sure that you have conducted your parent/guardian tour and interview. Student visits begin in early October and are held on Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 1:45-3:00 p.m.