Berkshire Foothills, Massachusetts
The J.S. Bryant School is now accepting applications for
Fall 2025 admission for students entering grades 9-12.
For best consideration for scholarships, apply by April 25th.
Applying to be a Student
at the J.S. Bryant School
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The admissions process is outlined below. Please begin by filling out the school interest form. When we receive your form, our Admissions Outreach will schedule an initial informational call to answer your questions and begin to determine together if the J.S. Bryant School is right for your child. Throughout the process, we will work with you in a timely manner to conduct an interview, schedule a visit, review your application, make an assessment, offer feedback, and communicate our decision. This is the school calendar.
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Schedule a parent/student informational call with the Admissions Team
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Complete the Application for Admission (we recommend you download the PDF file, fill it out on your computer, and email it back to us as an attachment.)
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If you anticipate enrollment with private pay and would like to apply for a need-based scholarship, submit a Scholarship Application Form (by April 25th for best consideration).
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An Admissions follow-up interview will be scheduled for a Learning & Wellness Assessment
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Admissions decisions will be made and communicated to families in a timely manner
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When the school is fully enrolled, we will maintain a waiting list for accepted students
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Accepted applicants confirm their intention to attend the school by signing an acceptance letter and sending in a deposit
Tuition
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Private pay tuition for the 12-month school year is $63,500. Partial need-based scholarships are available. If a student is placed at the J.S. Bryant School through the IEP educational placement process (i.e. separate day school placement), tuition is covered by the student's home district.
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We expect to provide “superbills” that you will be able to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement for mental health care. However, we do not expect the regular tuition to be covered by insurance.​
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Important note for public school students:
Students with IEPs whose needs are not being met by their schools can currently apply to their school for placement at the J.S. Bryant School. Here's what you need to know: We are approved to run as a private school by the Central Berkshire Regional School District. We are in the process of seeking state accreditation as an "approved special education program." Until accreditation is finalized, our designation is an "unapproved special education program." Public school systems have the option of placing students in an "unapproved" program when a similar "approved" program does not exist. Public school students who are placed at the J.S. Bryant School will have tuition covered by the student's home district.
Alex Tinari (she/they)
Admissions Outreach/Harbinger of Hope
A member of the queer community, Alex (she/they) has advocated for LGBTQIA+ rights, championed alternative therapeutic communities, and mentored teens for three decades. Alex ran the first queer youth group in Berkshire County and was a team leader and residential advisor at Gould Farm. As a teacher and consultant, Alex cooperatively designed and implemented homeschool curricula and individualized instructional plans for those with learning differences and served as a liaison between families and schools throughout western MA.
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Alex has been a dedicated volunteer at the J.S. Bryant School where her contributions extended from grounds clean-up to working on the curriculum framework. She believes the School is an extraordinary and healing place. Her current position as Admissions Outreach (and Harbinger of Hope) allows her to engage her passion for meeting need with opportunity. She is excited to be the first contact for families and students as they consider a future at the J.S. Bryant School, where students can be their most authentic selves.
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Alex lives in neighboring Plainfield with her partner, her partner’s teens, and a menagerie of farm animals. She is happiest when discovery guides her steps, when she’s outdoors, and when interacting with kind and thoughtful people.