Become a Member School
The Parents League currently has approximately 350 member schools, comprised of New York City private and independent preschools, elementary and secondary schools, country day schools in the tristate area and boarding schools across the country and globe. Annual membership dues are based on the total enrollment of the school.
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We Help With Outreach
Partner with Parents League as we provide school advisory services to families in New York City and beyond. Our school advisory team will learn more about your school and take that knowledge to their appointments with families.
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What’s Included for Schools?
Our core values drive our work. We are welcoming, inclusive, professional, trustworthy and collaborative
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Annual Independent School Fairs
Each year, PLNY holds fairs featuring our member schools for boarding schools, middle and upper day schools, kindergarten, preschool, and special education.
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Grade Openings
Member schools keep PLNY advisors informed of school openings throughout the year.
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Online School Directory
Comprehensive online resource for PLNY family members. Includes detailed information about member schools in a digital format.
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Parents League Publications
Publications distributed to families highlight articles by heads of school and valuable information like school enrollments and tuitions.
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Spring Reception
Annual community event celebrating school heads and admission directors of PLNY member schools.
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Directory of Member Schools
Annual roster distributed to PLNY family members. The directory includes school contact information, enrollment, age/grade ranges, and tuition/fee information.
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Panel Presentations
Annual presentations for prospective parents that feature admissions directors from PLNY member schools.
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Advisory Services
PLNY advisors regularly visit member schools to stay up-to-date on their educational approaches and learning environments so they can better advise families.
What’s Required to Become our School Member?
New York City Schools Membership Requirements
- Elementary and secondary schools must have been in operation for at least five years; preschools must have been in operation for at least three years.
- Elementary and secondary schools must be accredited by NYSAIS or by one of the regional accrediting agencies, or an international accrediting body with a recognized evaluation process.
- Preschools must be licensed by the NYC Department of Health, Division of Day Care.
- School Membership Application and fee
- Letters of proposal from the Heads of two New York City Parents League member schools
- Once the application and the two letter of proposal are received, an official site visit will be arranged.
Country Day and Boarding School Membership Requirements
- The school must have been in operation for at least five years.
- The school must be accredited by a regional accrediting association, or an international accrediting body with a recognized evaluation process.
- School Membership Application and fee
- Letters of proposal from the Heads of two Parents League member schools, one of which should preferably be a New York City member school.