Learn about why Lab is unlike any other school for ADHD, dyslexia, and other language-based learning differences.
We offer multiple ways to explore Lab:
We host an on-campus Admissions Info Session for each of our Academic Divisions in the Fall - those sessions are immediately followed by a parent/guardian tour. If you feel your rising 6th through 12th grader can attend a two-hour event, you may bring them. They will have their own opportunity to spend time in our program and tour as the final part of the admissions process.
We host multiple virtual Admissions Info Sessions throughout the year. They are offered at two different times of day and take place live on Zoom. Students applying to middle and upper school are encouraged to attend with their parents. After you attend this Zoom session, you will receive a link to sign up for an in-person parent tour of that Division. If you feel your rising 6th through 12th grader can attend a one-hour tour, you may bring them. They will have their own opportunity to spend time in our program and tour as the final part of the admissions process.
We attend multiple School Fairs throughout the Fall... Come see us in person! See below for a list of those School Fairs.
We also host virtual meetings for Families of Color who are exploring Lab; those sessions are not Admissions Info Sessions, so be sure to sign up for one of those too.
Families of Color Meetings (open to all grades)
Family of Color Meeting: This online session is an opportunity for parents of color and parents of students of color to hear more about the environment at Lab for people of color and how their child will be supported. Recognizing that Diversity Equity Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is a pillar of our strategic plan and mission, and understanding how society works, this session is a necessary supplement to understanding Lab. The panel for the evening includes our Associate Director of Admissions Jewell Watson-Hellkamp, DEIB Divisional Coordinators, Lab parents, staffulty, and students of color. This session is not an admissions information session; please also sign up for one of our Admissions Info Sessions.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6:00 - 7:00 pm | Register Now
Tuesday, February 9, 2027, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Registration links forthcoming.
On-Campus Admissions Info Sessions
Space is limited at each of these on-campus events. If you register for a virtual session, please do not register for an on-campus session. If you have registered for an on-campus session and find you cannot make it, please let us know right away so we can take someone off the wait list.
Registration links forthcoming.
On-Campus Lower School: Grades 1-5 (Incudes Tour)
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 9:00 - 11:00 am | Register Now
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 9:00 - 11:00 am | Register Now
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9:00 - 11:00 am | Register Now
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 9:00 - 11:00 am | Register Now
On-Campus Upper School Grades 9-12 (Includes Tour)
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9:00 - 11:00 am | Register Now
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 9:00 - 11:00 am | Register Now
Virtual Admissions Info Sessions
These sessions are hosted live on Zoom. If you register, you will receive the Zoom link the day before the session and again the morning of the event. After attending, you will receive a link to sign up for an in-person parent tour.
Registration links forthcoming.
Lower School (grades 1-5) Virtual Info Sessions:
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 am | Register Now
Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Middle School Virtual Info Sessions:
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 am | Register Now
Tuesday, January 19, 2027, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Upper School Virtual Info Sessions:
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 am | Register Now
Tuesday, January 19, 2027, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
LabOnline (ages 8-14)
Designed for students ages eight to fourteen years old with mild to moderate language-based learning needs such as dyslexia who need to access a virtual academic program due to factors such as geographical location, anxiety, attention, etc.
Everyone who attends our virtual info sessions will get a link to brief virtual tour of that division and a page full of useful information and videos. That page will provide a dynamic informative experience to give you a better feel for our programs and facilities.
School Fairs:
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:30 - 8:00 pm - NoVA Life After 8th Grade School Fair @ Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, VA
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Secondary School Fair @ Norwood School, Bethesda, MD
Sunday, October 18, 2027, 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Black Student Fund/Latino Student Fund School Fair@ UDC Student Center, Washington DC
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - IMF/World Bank School Fair, Washington, DC (closed to the public)
Date and Location TBA - Prince George’s County Mocha Moms Education Fair
Important Admissions Dates for Applicants: Thursday, January 14, 2027 @ 5pm - Admissions Application Priority Deadline Friday, February 26, 2027@ 4pm - Priority Round Decisions Go Out Tuesday, March 2, 2027 @ 6pm - Reception for Newly Accepted Families Saturday, May 15, 2027 @ 5pm - New Upper School Family Event Thursday, May 20, 2027 @ 4pm - Middle School Ice Cream Social
Want to Zoom with someone live?
Nakia Hackett, our Admissions Assistant, is available weekdays that school is in session, September through June, 10am -11am and 1:15pm - 2:15pm EST:
