Kindergarten Admissions Overview
General Education
Age eligibility: Children must be 5 years old by August 31 to apply for a general education spot in the EEU kindergarten program.
How to apply: Families should complete an interest application to be added to the list for the upcoming school year. Placement decisions are made in the spring, prior to the September start.
Selection: Lottery with priority for children who have a sibling at the EEU and children of EEU staff.
Application window: December 1- April 1. Applications are valid for one school year only
Apply online using the link below. Paper copies are available at the EEU front desk.
Application status (2025–26)
We are no longer accepting applications for the current school year. Applications for the 2026–27 school year will open on December 1, 2025.
Special Education
All children entering kindergarten with an IEP, requiring specially designed instruction, are eligible for EEU kindergarten.
Children who qualify for special education services must use Open Enrollment to apply through Seattle Public Schools (SPS). The EEU contracts with SPS for a limited number of kindergarten seats each year. SPS assigns eligible students to the EEU through a citywide lottery.
Open Enrollment/Option Schools
Got to the Seattle Public Schools website to learn about the deadlines and requirements for enrolling.
Important notes
- New students must register with SPS Admissions before participating in School Choice.
- All SPS choice assignments depend on space availability
- Submitting a form does not guarantee assignment
- Please review the Linked School Charts to ensure the programs or services you need are offered at your preferred school
