
Admissions
Families who have submitted an application are encouraged to register for a private tour with our admissions team for a firsthand look at our classrooms and community. Throughout the admissions season we also offer a selection of webinars that delve deeper into our curricular approach.

Admissions Policy
Corlears School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or scholarships.
As a school that values equity and inclusion, we believe each child deserves to thrive in their learning environment. As a general education setting, our student success team is dedicated to ensuring students receive what they need to succeed; however, we do not have special education teachers in each classroom, nor integrated therapeutic services for students with high support needs who would benefit from a more specialized setting.
Decisions and Timing
Dates and Deadlines
Learn more about ISAAGNY's notification dates and parent reply deadlines by visiting their website.- Admissions
- Notification Dates
- Parent Reply Deadlines
August 30, 2023
2024–25 Application Launch
September 12, 2023
TEAM Assessment Launch
The TEAM process is supported by the TADS Financial Aid Assessment module during the admissions or reenrollment process to determine an equitable tuition level — from zero to maximum — for all of our families. (Of course, families may also choose to opt out and pay the maximum tuition.)
January 11, 2024
TEAM Application Deadline
Families opting into TEAM must submit their application through TADS by November 16 in order to receive their assessment by the ISAAGNY parent notification deadline. TEAM applications received after this date will be processed on a rolling basis.January 11, 2024
2024–25 Application Deadline
For families applying to Seedlings and up. Admissions for the Roots toddler program are rolling throughout the year.February 8, 2024
Kindergarten
Delivered no earlier than 10:00 a.m.February 13, 2024
Grades 1–5
Delivered no earlier than 4:00 p.m.February 29, 2024
Seedlings and PreK
Delivered no earlier than 10:00 a.m.February 15, 2024
Kindergarten
Replies must arrive no later than 12:00 noon.March 4, 2024
Grades 1–5
Replies must arrive no later than 12:00 noon.March 7, 2024
Seedlings and PreK
Replies must arrive no later than 12:00 noon.Tuition Equity
A family's determined tuition level is independent from decisions related to enrollment; this information is kept confidential and is not shared with the admissions committee. Additionally, receiving an indication of your TEAM tuition level does not signify enrollment or admission to Corlears School.


Corlears School is a proud member of the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY). Founded in 1965, ISAAGNY aims to ensure orderly, professional, and equitable admissions processes at member schools: we do so by observing a shared admissions timeline, engaging in professional development to hone our collective craft, exchanging resources and best practices, and more. The resulting spirit of cooperation serves schools, families, and nearly 30,000 students across greater New York.
Resources to Explore
This page outlines the admissions process in detail for each of our school programs, from toddlers through fifth grade.
Read MoreEverything to know about affording Corlears — maximum tuition prices, what tuition covers, and the paradigm-changing TEAM (Tuition Equity and Accessibility Model).
Read MoreDiscover upcoming opportunities to learn more about Corlears straight from the source, or explore on-demand webinar recordings.
Read MoreCorlears offers a comprehensive outplacement process that provides individualized support for all graduates and their families.
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