Application Process

We can't wait to get to know you!

The application process typically begins in the fall or winter prior to the year you are interested in admittance for your child. Listed below are necessary steps in order to begin the process.

2023-2024 Admissions: Important Dates

Thursday, January 12, 2023: Winter Open House (Virtual)
Saturday, January 21, 2023: Saturday Sneak Peek at New City School (family open house event)
Friday, January 27, 2023: Admissions Applications Due
Friday, March 10, 2023: Admissions Decisions Shared
Friday, March 31, 2023: Enrollment Contracts Due

Step 1: Submit an Inquiry

Let us hear from you! To get started with the application process, please submit an Inquiry. Log-in information will be emailed to you within one business day. Once you receive access to myNewCity, you will be able to complete our online application and monitor your child's progress through the admissions process.

If you have previously registered for a New City School admissions event, you may have a myNewCity portal account associated with the email that you used to register.

Step 2: Get to know New City School

Private tours of our school are currently available for interested parents and caregivers. Please submit an inquiry and we will reach out to you. You can also attend one of the many admissions events that take place throughout the school year.

Can't wait? Click here for a virtual tour and photo gallery of some of the spaces available for children to learn and play at New City School.

Recordings: 2022 Virtual Winter Open House

Just beginning your school search? Click here to be sent the recordings from our 2022 Virtual Winter Open House. Learn more about our school, our curriculum, and our community through this on-demand video series.

Step 3: Submit your application

Log into the myNewCity portal to access our application form. (First time user? See directions at the end of this page for how to set up your account.) There is a $100 non-refundable application fee for new applicants.

Applications received after January 27, 2023, will be reviewed on a rolling basis, space permitting.

Current New City Families:
Contact Abby Hillman (ahillman@newcityschool.org) to obtain the sibling waiver code for sibling applications for Early Notification admission.

Interested in our Variable Tuition program?

Families can apply for need-based Variable Tuition by completing the online FACTS application after submitting their admissions application. Learn more about our Variable Tuition program.

Step 4: Schedule your child's assessment visit

New City School Application Form

Please click below to access your account and submit your application. There is a $100 non-refundable fee (payable by Mastercard or Visa) in order to process your application.

Setting Up your myNewCity Account:
If you have not received log-in information* for the myNewCity portal, please complete our inquiry form to begin that process. You will receive an email with log-in information once your inquiry has been processed. Once you have access to myNewCity, you will be able to complete the online application and monitor your child's progress through the admissions process.

*If you have previously registered for a New City School admissions event or submitted an inquiry, you may already have a myNewCity portal account associated with your email address. If that is the case, please try logging in and let us know if you need assistance by emailing: mynewcity@newcityschool.org

myNewCity Portal

If you have any further questions, please contact Abby Hillman, Director of Admission and Enrollment Management, by email ahillman@newcityschool.org or call our main office at (314) 361-6411.

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