Interested in learning more about the La Jolla Country Day School community? There are many ways to get to know our community and learn about the unique LJCDS student experience. We host informational opportunities throughout the year, and we would be delighted to meet with you and your family.  

Questions? Please get in touch with us at admission@ljcds.org or 858-453-3440.

Campus tours for families applying to the 2026-27 school year are happening now. Click on the appropriate grade range below to make an appointment. If you are visiting from out of town and would like to schedule a tour during your stay, please get in touch with us at admission@ljcds.org. 

Be sure to complete the inquiry form so we can tailor your tour to your specific needs. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our beautiful campus with you!

• ECC & Kindergarten (Age 3–K)
• Lower School (Grades 1–4)
• Middle School (Grades 5–8)
• Upper School (Grades 9–12)

Your Front-Row Seat to Life at LJCDS.

Saturday, November 1 
10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Bring the whole family and drop in anytime during our Open House. Explore why LJCDS is one of San Diego’s top independent schools. Meet inspiring teachers, passionate coaches, and engaged students and parents.

Tour our campus, explore our programs, and see firsthand how we help students thrive from age 3 through 12th grade, all on one campus.

• Play-in-a-Day 
• Mock Trial Demonstration (Read about the County Champs)
• Middle School Musical Rehearsal

Learn more about our division-specific educational philosophies and programs.

Early Childhood Center Virtual Information Sessions (12–1 p.m.)

• September 17, 2025
• October 15, 2025
• November 12, 2025
• December 10, 2025
• January 7, 2026

Kindergarten & Lower School Virtual Information Sessions (12–1 p.m.)

• September 25, 2025
• October 23, 2025
• November 20, 2025
• December 18, 2025
• January 22, 2026

Middle School Virtual Information Session (12–1 p.m.)

• September 30, 2025
• October 28, 2025
• December 9, 2025
• February 3, 2026

Upper School Virtual Information Sessions

• September 25, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
• October 23, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
• November 20, 2025 at 12 p.m.
• December 18, 2025 at 12 p.m.
• January 22, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Fall 2025 Sessions: 7:30–8:30 p.m
These virtual events give prospective families a closer look at the programs that make the LJCDS experience unique. Directors share in-depth overviews of our cross-divisional offerings, followed by Q&A sessions with attendees.

• LJCDS Admissions & Financial Assistance
  
  • Tuesday, November 4
  • Please click here to register
• LJCDS Arts
  
  • Thursday, November 6
  • Please click here to register
• LJCDS Athletics
  
  • Thursday, November 13
  • Please click here to register
• Student Experience Panel
  
  • Tuesday, November 18
  • Please click here to register
• Parent Experience Panel
  • Thursday, November 20
  • Please click here to register
• Signature Programs Meet and Greet (Center for Excellence in Citizenship, Design and Innovation, Global Learning, Experiential Education and Service Learning)
  • Tuesday, December 9
  • Please click here to register
• Evening with Head of School Dr. Terwin
  • Thursday, December 11
  • Please click here to register