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.

Boarding School Life

What is Boarding School Really Like?

Considering boarding school? Get the inside scoop about the unique and rewarding aspects of boarding school from Peter Becker, Head of The Gunnery and Katherine Windsor, Head of Miss Porter’s School. Thursday, May 17th at the Parents League office. Register here.

SSAT and ISEE Parent Workshop

SSAT and ISEE Parent Workshop

By understanding the process in advance, parents can help their children plan, prepare for the exams and reduce their stress. Adam Nguyen, Founder & CEO of Ivy Link, will provide parents with current information on the ISEE and SSAT. This workshop is designed for parents of 4th through 10th graders who are applying to private schools. Friday, May 23, at the Parents League office. You must be a member to attend. Register here

Parents League Preschool Admissions

Prepare for Preschool Admissions

The 2018 session of our popular Preschool Admissions Workshops takes place throughout the spring 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.

Choosing a Special Education School

ISAAGNY Member Schools Special Assistance for Families Displaced by Recent Storms

The Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY) Member Schools welcome inquiries regarding admission for students whose families are relocating due to recent natural disasters. Please click here for school contact information regarding openings or call the Parents League office at 212-737-7385 to speak to one of our school advisors.

Become a Member

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

Demystifying Twos Programs: What to Do Before 2
Demystifying Twos Programs: What to Do Before 2
Speaker:
School Advisors Lisa Khakee & Ann Spagnola
Venue:
Parents League Office
115 East 82nd Street
Between Park & Lexington Avenues, First Floor
New York, NY 10028
United States
When:
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Time:
6:00pm - 7:15pm
Fully Booked
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, May 25, 2018
Time:
8:45am - 10:00am
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Join here to attend Member Events

PLNY Blog

Filling the Engineering Gap

by Molly H. King, Head of School, Greenwich Academy

Now more than ever the world needs the skills that engineers bring to the table. For starters, there is a pressing demand to address the fundamental human needs of food, shelter and care on a global scale. Prominent colleges and universities have joined industry in responding to this demand. University of Virginia Provost Tom Katsouleas shared with me that engineering, at its core, is simply about solving humanity’s problems.

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The Gift of Bilingualism

by KELLEY GRANT, Executive Director, La Escuelita

Infancy through age 5 is believed to be a critical period in learning a second language. With 50 percent more brain synapses than adults, children can observe and process more at younger ages. By adolescence, the ability to learn an additional language greatly diminishes.

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