Admissions
Experience Bentley
At Bentley School, we take great pride in our warm, welcoming community.
Whether you’re interested in Kindergarten, sixth grade, or ninth grade, we are excited to offer prospective families multiple opportunities to come to campus and get to know the Bentley program and community better.
The Bentley Admissions Office is piloting a new event registration system called Aryval. Please complete the registration form on this page to sign up for our upcoming event on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Please note that this event is for parents/guardians only and is hosted at the Upper School campus (1000 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549.)
Registrants will receive more information as we approach the date. Please contact the Admissions Office for assistance.
The Bentley Admissions Office is piloting a new event registration system called Aryval. Please complete the registration form on this page to sign up for our upcoming event on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Please note that this event is for parents/guardians only and is hosted at the Upper School campus (1000 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549.)
Registrants will receive more information as we approach the date. Please contact the Admissions Office for assistance.
Ways to Get to Know Bentley
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Virtual Events
Virtual Events for Prospective Families
The Bentley Experience webinar series provides prospective families with an overview of specific programs offered at Bentley School. Join us virtually and hear from our talented faculty and administrators.
Dates and links for upcoming webinars are posted in Ravenna. In the meantime, please enjoy recordings from the previous year's admissions season: -
Open Houses
Each fall, Bentley School hosts community-wide events for prospective families. Families can register to attend an Open House and hear directly from teachers, administrators, and students about the Bentley experience. Each session includes the opportunity to participate in exciting classroom demonstrations put on by our talented faculty. We encourage parents/guardians and their students to attend.
Dates for the current admissions season are posted directly in Ravenna Hub. Please register for an upcoming event in your Ravenna account.To receive alerts and register for future events, please create a profile in Ravenna (our online application and event registration system).
*Note: Advance registration for attendance is required to control parking at both events. -
Parent/Guardian Tours
Complementing our Open House event, our Parent/Guardian Tours invite adult caregivers to campus during a typical school day and provide a feel for the community and see our program in action. You'll also have an opportunity to speak directly with a member of our Admissions and Administrative team. Tours are offered by division; we offer K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 tours. All K-8 tours are hosted on our Hiller campus, and our 9-12 tours are given at our Lafayette campus.By logging into your Ravenna Hub, we invite you to see which tours are available. Registration for an available tour will be displayed after you add Bentley School to your Ravenna Dashboard. -
Student Visit
A Student Visit (often colloquially referred to as a shadow visit) is a wonderful opportunity for prospective students to experience a “day in the life” of a Bentley student.
In-person visits for grades 6-12: Students are greeted by their ambassador, a current student, who will be their campus guide for the visit. While not required, we invite your middle or upper school student sign up so they can see for themselves all that Bentley has to offer.
