Applying to Bridgedale

2022-23 School Year (Transfer Students)

Bridgedale is now accepting student-athletes who are in Grades 5 and 6 in this 2022-23 school year and who wish to transfer in. Please note that our 7th and 8th Grades are full.

2023-24 School Year

Bridgedale is currently accepting applications for student-athletes who will be entering Grades 5 through 8 in the 2023-24 school year. Please look at our Early Enrollment Program.

How to Apply

All applications for acceptance into Bridgedale are processed through Gradelink, Bridgedale’s on-line Student Information System.

The first step is to follow the link and create your own password-protected Gradelink account. THERE IS NO OBLIGATION INVOLVED IN CREATING THIS ACCOUNT. (You will, however, want to remember your account ID and password because once enrolled in Bridgedale, your child and you will use this account to access daily class assignments, grades, etc.)

Once your Gradelink account is created, you will select the “EnrollMe” function to enter and submit your Application. Once we have this information in our system, you will be notified within 3 days that we have received and are processing your application.

Access Bridgedale's EnrollMe Application Form by clicking the Gradelink icon:

Gradelink button

Please note that ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED, with a maximum of sixteen (16) student-athletes per Grade Level.

Admissions Criteria

Student-athletes are admitted to the Academy based on the combined strengths of their application, references and interview, in as much as these show evidence of athletic and academic potential as well as personal motivation. Although no standardized entrance exam is required for admission, students may be required to submit a writing sample.

Please note that applications will be evaluated in the order in which they are received, and so admissions tend to be on a first-come, first-served basis. Interviews with prospective student-athletes will be conducted as soon as possible after completed applications are received. Those accepted will be notified as soon as feasible after their interview.