Philadelphia, PA · 4–12
Last verified August 20, 2026
2101 S College Ave 301, 19121 · (215) 787-4457
Enrollment
257
Student:teacher
5:1
Published tuition
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Application fee
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Head of school
David Hardy
Interim President
Curriculum & special classes
Girard College is a full-scholarship boarding school that fosters intellectual curiosity, social development and emotional growth in academically focused students. The curriculum uses Savvas for core classes (Math, English, Science, and History) and emphasizes personalized learning, student inquiry, and deeper learning through vertical alignment.
Financial aid
Girard College awards a full scholarship with a yearly value of approximately $82,747 to every child admitted to the school. This scholarship covers tuition, room and board, all meals and snacks, books and supplies, and school uniforms.
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Admissions
Girard College is a full-scholarship boarding school for academically capable students in grades 1-12 from single-parent or guardian households with limited financial resources. The application portal opens each September for the following year, and prospective students are encouraged to begin the process one year prior to enrollment.
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The application window for the 2027-2028 school year will open on September 1, 2026.
Acceptance rate
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Application fee
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What they ask for: Eligibility review (age, residency, household, financial, academic, attendance, behavior, character), student photo, parent questionnaire, last 2 years of school records, teacher recommendation(s), tax return form (1040), entrance assessment, family intake interview, shadow day. For students with IEP/504 plans, reports must be submitted for evaluation.
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