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.

Paying for college

Paying for College Without Going Broke: A College Financing Seminar

Do you have questions and need help with the financial navigation of your child’s college future? Join Kal Chany, a nationally recognized expert in the field of college financing and financial aid on Tuesday, March 3 at Birch Wathen Lenox School for a comprehensive college financing seminar. Register here

Preschool Admissions Workshop

Preschool Admissions Workshops

Learn when to start the application process, how to compile a list of schools using our comprehensive preschool workshop booklet, what to look for when touring a school and what to expect on your interview and child’s visit. It's all covered in our preschool admissions workshop. See the schedule.

NYC School Notification Dates 2019/20

Be sure to have these important application deadlines and notification dates on your calendar as you continue with the school admissions process. The majority of New York City private and independent schools follow these guidelines for notifying families of school acceptances and waitlists.

Parents League Review 2020

The Review 2020

The latest issue of the Parents League Review, our annual journal filled with essential articles on parenting and education, is available now. Read articles by Tovah P. Klein, Sandra Day O'Connor, an interview with Emily Oster and more.

School Vacation Dates 2019/20

Planning ahead? We are here to help you stay up to date with the NYC private and independent school calendar. The following are the recommended NYC school vacation dates for independent schools in the 2019/20 academic year, provided by the Guild of Independent Schools.

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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

What to Do Before 2
What to Do Before 2: Treasuring Toddler Time
Speaker:
Natalie Alterman
Venue:
Parents League Office
115 East 82nd Street
Between Park & Lexington Avenues, first floor
New York, NY 10028
When:
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Time:
12:00pm - 1:15pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Buy Tickets here or become a member to attend for free
Paying for college
Paying for College Without Going Broke: A College Financing Seminar
Speaker:
Kal Chany
Venue:
Birch Wathen Lenox School
210 East 77th Street
Between Second and Third Avenues
New York, NY 10075
When:
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Time:
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Buy Tickets here or become a member to attend for free

Preschool Admissions Workshops

When:
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
When:
Monday, February 24, 2020
Time:
9:00am - 10:30am
When:
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
When:
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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PLNY Blog

Transferring from Public to Private School

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

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

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What Age to Start Preschool

A lot is dependent on what works for your family and child; some families need the childcare and like the idea of their child being in a preschool setting early on.

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