Overview of the Process
The school starts processing applications in August 2010 for the 2011 school year. Application materials for admissions may be obtained by mail throughout the year by clicking on the contacting the school link. The same information and the application form are available on this Web site. Upon our receipt of the completed application, you will be invited to an Admissions Information Meeting for parents. In addition, an admissions representative will contact you to schedule a visit with your child at the school location of your choice.
Most applications are received by November, and acceptance letters are mailed out in early March. However, recognizing that families may be transferred to the United States from other countries at any time and with short notice, IPS accepts applications throughout the year. Priority is given to returning IPS students and siblings. Financial aid is available.
Submit an Application Form
Admissions Information Meeting
When IPS receives the completed application, an invitation to an Admissions Information Meeting will be mailed to you. These meetings are held monthly at 330 E 45th Street, New York, NY, address from September through February. At the meeting (which takes place at our E. 45th Street location), you will meet members of the IPS administration, who will talk about the school's history, philosophy, curriculum, etc.
Interview
At the end of the Admissions Information Meeting, you will be invited to schedule an individual interview with your child at the location of your choice. During your visit, you will be given a tour of the entire school location, concentrating on the age level for which the child is applying.
Decision Letter
Decision letters are mailed according to the dates established by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York. Parents who accept admission must return a signed contract with a non-refundable deposit which will be credited toward tuition.
Equal Opportunity
The International Preschools admits children of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or disability in administration of its educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.
Financial aid is available for children who would otherwise be unable to attend. A financial-aid form may be obtained upon request.
Contact us at if you have questions about admissions or would prefer the application form be faxed, emailed or sent by postal mail to you.