School Membership Request Form

Independent and private schools may submit a request for membership consideration with the Parents League of New York. Please read the requirements and submit the request form to begin the process for consideration.

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.

Annual membership dues are based on the total enrollment of the school. Questions? Please call Parents League at 212-737-7385.