School For Children


Admissions: Getting Started

We accept and welcome applications at all grade levels. Our Nursery class (3s) is one class of 16 children. The Pre-kindergarten (4/5s) class is the main entry point since we expand the grade to two classes of 20. At Kindergarten (the 5/6s), we increase the grade size somewhat and offer a small number of places depending on the year. Applications at other grade levels are processed if places are available.

Please note that the process varies depending upon the grade to which you are applying.

Applications may be submitted after Labor Day for the following school year.

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Step 1

Request Application Materials

Admissions Form >>

Step 2

Open House

RSVP for one of the 3 Open Houses scheduled in the fall. Reservations are strongly recommended since we are obligated to meet the maximum capacity space requirements.

Step 3

Submit Application Form by November 15, 2010

The Admissions Office will schedule a child visit after the Application Form is submitted.
(Additional materials can be sent at a later date but before the Application Deadline).

Important: Although we try to see many families who apply, it is not possible for us to interview all of them. If we do process your application, we will call you soon to schedule a tour and interview. Some families whom we do not invite for an interview will be placed on a Wait List in case an interview slot becomes available. If your application is not processed by mid-February, we will return your application fee.

The following steps apply only to
applications that will be processed.

Step 4

Child Visit and Classroom Observation for Parents

  • Children meet in small groups while parents have an opportunity to sit in and observe several classes.

Step 5

Parent Interview

  • The parent interview is scheduled separately from the child's visit.  These interviews are arranged at the time of the child's visit.

Step 6

Report and School Record from Current School

  • Transcript Release Form
    Complete and sign the Transcript Release Form and give it to your current school.
  • Step 6a. Applicants for the 3rd Grade (8/9s) through 8th Grade (13/14s) must also send last year's school report as well as a corrected written school assignment from a current class.

Step 7

Testing

  • Formal admissions testing (ERB) is not required for applicants applying for Pre-Kindergarten (4/5s) through 4th Grade (9/10s).
  • Applicants applying to the 5th Grade(10/11s) through 8th Grade (13/14s) are asked to schedule the ERB or ISEE test administered by the Educational Records Bureau.
    Telephone: 212.672.9800
    Email: isaagny@erbtest.org
    Website: www.erbtest.org

Step 8

Financial Aid Forms if applicable

  • Forms for financial aid as well as supplementary materials must
    be submitted by January 1st.

Please feel free to contact the Admissions Office with any questions or if you need additional information.
Telephone: 212.875.4433
Fax: 212.875.4733.