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.

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

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.

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NYC School Vacation Dates 2020-21

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 2020/21 academic year, provided by the Guild of Independent Schools. See the calendar.

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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

NYC Boarding School Fair 2020
2020 Boarding School Admissions Virtual Fair, October 26-30
Venue:
Multi-day Virtual Fair
A link will be emailed to all registrants
New York, NY 10028
When:
Monday, October 26, 2020
Time:
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Register here
Boarding School Panel Discussion 2020
Boarding School Admissions: A Virtual Panel Discussion with Directors of Admissions
Venue:
Virtual Event
A link will be emailed to all registrants
New York, NY 10028
When:
Monday, October 26, 2020
Time:
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Register here

Preschool Admissions Workshops

No Events have been scheduled.

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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2020 Financial Aid Panel Discussion

Learn how to apply for and secure independent school financial aid from our panel of experts. In this video, Laura Danforth, Head of the Masters School, moderates a discussion with Directors of Financial Aid.

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