Update

Although our physical office is closed, we are pleased to be able to still fully connect with you online for advisory appointments, admissions workshops and events. And check our blog to register for a virtual admissions event at one of our member schools. Further details here. 

Founded in 1913 as a coalition of parents and independent and private schools, the Parents League of New York supports families and children by providing a broad range of educational and parenting resources.

Parents League Schedule

Office closed Monday, September 28 for Yom Kippur

The Parents League virtual office will be closed on Monday, September 28th for Yom Kippur. The office will reopen virtually on Tuesday, September 29 at 9:00am.

Financial Aid Panel Discussion 2020

Financial Aid Panel Discussion

The road to financial assistance for an independent school can be a confusing one. Learn how to apply for and secure independent school financial aid from our panel of experts. Laura Danforth, Head of the Masters School, will moderate a discussion with Directors of Financial Aid. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

NYC School Virtual Admissions Fall 2020

Virtual School Admissions Events

While you can't visit our wonderful member schools in person, they are making it possible for you to connect virtually. We will keep this list of virtual tours and open house events updated so that you can learn about schools for the upcoming admissions season. See the list here.

2020 NYC Preschool Admissions Fair

Preschool Admissions Virtual Fair

Join us online to learn about preschool admissions in NYC! This multi-day virtual fair features New York City preschools. The fair will take place in two sections: Wednesday-Thursday October 14-15 and Tuesday-Thursday October 20-22. Register here

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If you represent an independent or private school click here to learn how to apply for School Membership, or call us at 212-737-7385. Annual membership dues are based on the total enrollment of the school.

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Upcoming Events

Kindergarten Admissions Testing NYC
Navigating the Kindergarten Virtual Admissions Process: A Panel Discussion with NYC Admissions Directors
Venue:
Virtual Event
A link will be emailed to all registrants
New York, NY 10028
When:
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Register here
High School and Middle School Admissions Virtual Workshop
High School and Middle School Admissions Workshop: The Tour and Interview
Speaker:
Evie Gurney, Parents League School Advisor
Venue:
Virtual Workshop
A link will be emailed to all registrants
New York, NY 10028
When:
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fully Booked

Preschool Admissions Workshops

When:
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Time:
1:00pm - 2:15pm
When:
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Time:
10:50am - 11:54am
When:
Friday, October 23, 2020
Time:
12:00pm - 1:15pm
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PLNY Blog

2020 Fall Virtual School Admissions Events

While you may not be able to visit our wonderful member schools in person, they are making it possible for you to connect virtually. We will keep this list updated so that you can learn about schools during this admissions season.

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Transferring from Public to Private School

by Gina Malin, Executive Director and Evie Gurney, School Advisor

Gina Malin and Evie Gurney discuss the middle school and high school admission process when transitioning from public to private school.

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