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.

Tips for Kindergarten Admissions

11 Tips for NYC Kindergarten Applications

Applying for kindergarten at NYC independent and private schools seems complicated, especially if you didn't grow up here. Or even if you did! This journey requires planning, patience, and persistence. Here are our top tips for navigating the process with a bit more ease and organization. Read more

2018 School Fairs

Boarding and Middle/Upper School Fairs September 2018

School admissions directors and representatives from more than 150 independent and private schools will be available to speak with parents and provide information about the admissions process at our Boarding School Fair on September 26 and our Middle and Upper Day School Fair on September 27.

Parents League Preschool Admissions

Prepare for Preschool Admissions

The 2018 session of our popular Preschool Admissions Workshops takes place throughout the summer for families who are applying to preschool for the 2019-20 academic year. Led by one of our experienced preschool advisors, these 90-minute workshops are offered at our office or at one of our member school locations. See the schedule here.

School Notification and Reply Dates 2018/19

If you're applying to independent schools for your child in September, you'll want to mark these dates. Find out when the schools will notify you about acceptances and when you'll need to reply to them.

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School Fair

Membership for Schools

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.

Benefits
  • Annual School Fairs
  • Panel Presentations for Prospective Parents
  • Member School Directory and Publications
  • Online Member School Directory
  • Advisory Services
  • Grade Openings
  • Workshops and Forums
  • Spring Reception

More Information about Memberships for Schools

Family Membership

Take advantage of our many benefits including school admissions advice, events and publications.

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Benefits
  • School Advisory Appointments and Workshops
  • Lectures, Panels and Events on Parenting and Education
  • Parents League Publications
  • Online School Directory
  • Camp Advice and Information
  • Office Bulletin Board and Tutoring File

More Information about Family Memberships

Financial Aid Memberships available.

Parents League Mailing List

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Upcoming Events

College Testing
Everything Parents Need to Know About Standardized Testing for College
Speaker:
Adam Nguyen, Ivy Link
Venue:
Parents League Office
115 East 82nd Street
Between Park & Lexington Avenues, first floor
New York, NY 10028
United States
When:
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Time:
8:45am - 10:00am
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Join here to attend Member Events
SSAT and ISEE Parent Workshop
SSAT & ISEE Parent Workshop
Speaker:
Adam Nguyen, Ivy Link
Venue:
Parents League Office
115 East 82nd Street
Between Park & Lexington Avenues, first floor
New York, NY 10028
United States
When:
Friday, September 7, 2018
Time:
8:45am - 10:00am
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Join here to attend Member Events

PLNY Blog

Supporting Diversity in an Independent School

by LARRY DONOVAN, Head of Lower School, Poly Prep Country Day School

I started teaching in independent schools twenty years ago. Until that time, I had lived and worked in fairly homogeneous environments. When I became a second-grade teacher at The Chestnut Hill School, an independent school on the outskirts of Boston, I was suddenly immersed in a setting with children, families and teachers from all sorts of backgrounds. I had students who spoke other languages at home, who practiced diverse religions, and who had half-siblings or stepsiblings around my age.

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11 Tips for NYC Kindergarten Applications

Applying for kindergarten at NYC independent and private schools seems complicated, especially if you didn't grow up here. Or even if you did! This journey requires planning, patience, and persistence. Here are our top tips for navigating the process with a bit more ease and organization.

Read More