ADMISSIONS

For 149 years, Incarnate Word Academy has offered young women a Catholic,
college-preparatory high school education, based on Academics, Values and Spirituality.

Join us for our 2022 Open House 'Experience IWA' on Sunday, December 4th, from 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This is a great opportunity for prospective families to walk through the halls of IWA, talk to students, teachers, and counselors while finding answers to your IWA questions.

Learn about our incredible academic and STEM programs, athletic opportunities, fine arts offerings, and see in person why our Young Leaders Program is unique among high school programs.

Event details and reminders will be sent out via email before the event.

Register today by completing the form.

Important Admissions Dates

Important Admissions Dates

How to Apply to the
Freshman Class

How to Apply to the Freshman Class

How to Apply to the Freshman Class

Application Forms
The application deadline for the 2023 - 2024 school year is December 15, 2022. All supplemental application materials are due by January 15, 2023.

apply now

Teacher Recommendations
Two teacher recommendations (Math and English HAIS forms) are required for admission consideration. Print the forms below and give them to your daughter’s current Math and English teachers for completion.

English Teacher Recommendation Form
Math Teacher Recommendation Form

Middle School Transcripts
Transcripts from the previous two grades and first semester of the current grade are required. Please print the records release form and submit to any relevant schools for completion. E-mail transcripts to admissions@incarnateword.org.

Transcript Release Form

Entrance Exam
All applicants must take an entrance exam to be considered for admission. The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) and the High School Placement Test (HSPT) are accepted at IWA. Applicants are required to submit ISEE or HSPT exam scores with an application. On January 7, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., both the ISEE and HSPT exams will be offered at IWA. Register to take the ISEE at IWA by using event code AJGHDEXB. Report ISEE test scores to IWA by using school reporting code 570451.

Register to test at:

ISEE - iseeonline.erblearn.org

HSPT - IWA Registration Link

Application Fee
$75

Send Transcripts to:

admissions@incarnateword.org
or
IWA Admissions
609 Crawford St.
Houston, TX 77002.

How to Apply as a Transfer or International Student

How to Apply as a Transfer or International Student

How to Apply as a Transfer or International Student

Application Forms
The application deadline for the 2023 - 2024 school year is December 15, 2022. All supplemental application materials are due by January 15, 2023.

apply now

Teacher Recommendations
Two teacher recommendations (Math and English HAIS forms) are required for admission consideration. Print the forms below and give them to your daughter’s current Math and English teachers for completion.

English Teacher Recommendation Form
Math Teacher Recommendation Form

Transcripts
Transcripts from the previous two grades and first semester of the current grade are required. Please print the records release form and submit to any relevant schools for completion. E-mail transcripts to admissions@incarnateword.org.

Transcript Release Form

Entrance Exam
All applicants must take an entrance exam to be considered for admission. The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and PSAT scores are accepted at IWA. Applicants are required to submit ISEE, HSPT, or PSAT exam scores with an application. On January 7, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., both the ISEE and HSPT exams will be offered at IWA. Register to take the ISEE at IWA by using event code AJGHDEXB. Report ISEE test scores to IWA by using school reporting code 570451.

Register to test at:

ISEE - iseeonline.erblearn.org

HSPT - IWA Registration Link

Interview
All transfer students are required to interview. Once the application and all supporting documents are received by the Admissions Office you will be contacted to set up an interview time.

Application Fee
$75

Send Transcripts to:

admissions@incarnateword.org
or
IWA Admissions
609 Crawford St.
Houston, TX 77002.

ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT

Melody Torno

B.F.A., Sam Houston State University
M.A., University of Houston
M.Ed., Lamar University

Jessica Umana

B.S., University of Houston

Important IWA Dates

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NEWS

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Incarnate Word Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.