Complete and submit the online application, along with the $95 nonrefundable application fee. 

To begin the application process, please complete:

• Applicant Profile
• Parent Observation
• Student Questionnaire (for Grades 5-12)

Click here to begin.

Please contact admission@cannonschool.org with any questions. We are here to assist you throughout the process.

Print the appropriate writing sample sheet below:

• First Grade Applicant Writing Sample
• Second Grade Applicant Writing Sample
• Third Grade Applicant Writing Sample
• Fourth Grade Applicant Writing Sample
• Fifth Grade Applicant Writing Sample
• Sixth - Twelfth Grade Applicant Writing Sample

Please have student complete the Writing Sample in their own handwriting.

Return to Cannon School by either method below: 

• Scan and email to: admission@cannonschool.org
• Send by mail to:

Cannon School
Attn: Admission Office
5801 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027

Confidential online Teacher Recommendations* are to be completed by the appropriate teacher(s) and submitted directly to Cannon School.

Parents, click on the appropriate link(s) below to initiate the process.

• Teacher Recommendation Request (JrK - Grade 1)
• Teacher Recommendation Request (Grades 2-4)
• Grades 5 - 12 English Teacher Recommendation Request
• Grades 5 - 12 Math Teacher Recommendation Request

*Please note: It is highly recommended that you let your teacher know in advance to expect an email from the Cannon School Admission Office containing the link to the teacher recommendation form. If your teacher does not receive the email from Cannon School in their inbox, please advise them to check their spam/junk folder.

Complete and submit the online Records Release Request* to authorize your child's current school to send student records to Cannon School.

*Please note: It is incumbent upon the applicant to request the student’s school records to ensure that Cannon School receives them during the application process.

A representative from the Admission Office will contact you with information about scheduling your student visit once your application is received. 

Kindergarten Entrance Evaluation: Gesell Developmental Observation (GDO-R) A representative from the Admission Office will be in touch to schedule an appointment for your child’s evaluation.

Grades 2- 12:
Applicants take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). The fee for the exam is paid directly to the testing company, ERB, at the time of registration. Please visit the ERB ISEE website for more information and to register. Parents or guardians may register their child for in-person or virtual testing. In order for Cannon to receive your child's score, please add Cannon School as a score receiving school.

*Please note: ISEE testing for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade applicants will not be offered in-person at Cannon School. Please register for the virtual version of the test and add Cannon School as a score receiving school.

*Please note: Entrance evaluations for Jr Kindergarten and 1st grade applicants occur during the student visit.