First round for 2012-2013 school year
| January 12, 2012 | International applications and all supplementary materials due |
| January 17-27, 2012 | Video-call and in-person interviews with applicants |
| February 20, 2012 | Notification letters sent by The Northwest School |
| March 5, 2012 | Family response deadline |
Second round for 2012-2013 school year
| February 17, 2012 | International applications and all supplementary materials due |
| February 20-24, 2012 | Video-call and in-person interviews with applicants |
| March 8, 2012 | Notification letters sent by The Northwest School |
| March 22, 2012 | Family response deadline |
After February 17, 2012 all applications are subject to review by rolling admissions process.