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.

Office closed for Yom Kippur

The Parents League office will be closed on Wednesday, September 19th for Yom Kippur. We will reopen on Thursday, September 20th at 9:00am.

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.

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

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.

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

2018 Boarding School Fair
2018 Boarding School Fair
Venue:
Loyola School
980 Park Avenue
entrance on E. 83rd Street
New York, NY 10028
United States
When:
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Time:
4:30pm - 6:15pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Register here
panel discussion about boarding school
Boarding School Admissions: A Panel Discussion
Speaker:
Boarding School Admissions Directors
Venue:
Loyola School
980 Park Avenue
entrance on E. 83rd Street
New York, NY 10028
United States
When:
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Time:
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Register here

PLNY Blog

What age should my child start preschool?

by Gina Malin, Executive Director and Lisa Khakee, School Advisor

How do you know if your child is old enough for preschool? What programs and activities can you do before your child is old enough for preschool? Learn the answers to these questions from the school admissions experts at Parents League of New York.

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PL Stories: How I Found a Great NYC School for My Kids … from Australia

Several years ago, we got the news during the month of February that we were moving in August from Sydney to New York. We had three children to place in schools and I knew absolutely NOTHING.

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