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Events & Tours

We invite you to discover the many ways we live our mission to believe in the power of young women. At NCS, you’re surrounded by devoted teachers who’ll inspire you to achieve your highest goals and by amazing classmates who share your learning ambitions. We hope you’ll visit and see yourself here. We look forward to sharing our beautiful campus with you!

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Our Campus

59 acres that include woods and gardens known as the Cathedral Close—is a vibrant, special place. As an NCS student, you will also take full advantage of our Washington, D.C. location to witness the daily workings of our nation firsthand.

Walk into any space—our four well-equipped classroom buildings, the awe-inspiring Cathedral, or our state-of-the-art 90,000 square-foot Athletic Center—to find students and their teachers engaged together in purposeful activity of the mind, body, and soul.  

 

Register for a Welcome to NCS Admissions Webinar

Join our 30-minute webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 pm Eastern Time to learn more from our Head of School, Elinor M. Scully, and Director of Enrollment, Jessica North Macie.

This online information session is designed for busy parents as an easy way to explore one of DC’s top all-girls schools from wherever you are. You will learn what makes NCS unique and how to start your private school application journey.

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View a Prior Welcome to NCS Admissions Webinar

In this webinar, we heard from Head of School Elinor M. Scully about "Why NCS?" and from Director of Enrollment Jessica North Macie about how to learn more and apply.

Click here for a recording of the event. 

 

Schedule a Tour of NCS's Campus

Prospective families have found that a campus tour is one of the best ways to get to know NCS. Please sign up to schedule a tour by visiting our Ravenna profile.

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Attend an Admissions Program

NCS hosts a series of division-specific Admissions programs each fall. 

These division-specific programs are designed to give you an inside look you won’t want to miss:

  • Upper School Program (Grades 9–12) – Saturday, Nov. 7, 10:00 am–noon

  • Middle School Program (Grades 7–8) – Thursday, Nov. 19, 9:00–11:00 am

  • Lower School Program (Grades 4–6) – Wednesday, Nov. 11, 9:00–11:00 am

Families can register for all of these events on our Ravenna profile.

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Sign Up for More Information

We will have additional opportunities throughout the fall and winter to come to campus to experience school life. These events are unique opportunities to explore different aspects of the NCS program in greater depth. From seeing our academic classes, to attending a Cathedral service in Washington National Cathedral, to watching an arts or sports event, make an inquiry now to make sure you hear about these upcoming opportunities.

Sign up in Ravenna to get more information.

 

Admissions Fairs: Where We Will Be

We will attend the following fairs in 2026:

  • Sept. 15: Reid Temple Christian Academy and Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School 2026 High School Fair from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
  • Sept. 22: Inspired Teach Demonstration School High School Fair from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
  • Oct. 5: Nysmith High School Fair from 1:30 - 3:00 pm
  • Oct. 6: 2026 NoVa Life After 8th Grade Fair at Burgundy Farms Country Day School from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
  • Oct. 8: 26th Annual Norwood Secondary School Fair from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • Oct. 18: 54th Annual Black Student Fund and Latino Student Fund School Fair at the University of the District of Columbia from 2:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Nov. 5: 2026 IMF/World Bank School Fair at the IMF HQ2 Building from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm