Apply

List of 8 items.

• Step 1: Submit Your Online Application by December 15

  The online application for the 2026–2027 Academic Year opens on August 1. To begin, create an account through this link. Once your account is set up, you can complete and submit your application.

  • Deadline: Completed applications are due by December 15. A $150 non-refundable fee is required at the time of submission.
  • Rolling Admissions: Applications received after December 15 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

  After your application is submitted, the Admissions Office will provide you with a personalized checklist of requirements to complete your admissions file. You will be able to upload all required materials directly through your admissions portal.

   

  For families interested in a midyear entry for the 2025–2026 Academic Year, please follow the same steps to submit your application and contact the Admissions Office to discuss availability.

• Step 2: Schedule Your Discovery Sessions (Open Dates)

  Personal Outreach
  Once you have submitted your application, the next step is to schedule a 45-minute personal outreach video call with our Admissions Office from your admissions portal. This is a required component of the FASNY application process. We look forward to learning more about your family and answering any questions you have. 
  
  Meet and Greets
  We encourage you to join a virtual Meet & Greet for the division your child is applying to (Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, or High School). These small-group conversations are a wonderful way to learn more about what makes FASNY such a unique experience while also answering your questions about curriculum, philosophy, and the day-to-day experience at school. You can select a session date directly through your admissions portal. 

  
  Campus Tours
  Virtual tours are available bi-monthly starting in October. Please select a date within your admissions portal. We will take you through our facilities via a group virtual session. You can also access our photo gallery on the Virtual Tour section of this website.

   

  In-person tours are available on request for current applicants. All tours can be scheduled from your admissions portal. 

• Step 3: Submit Student Rating Form by December 15

  The Student Rating Form* must be sent electronically from your admissions portal to your child’s current teacher(s). Once their teacher has completed the form, you will receive an electronic notification, and your checklist item will be marked as complete.

  
  * Your admissions checklist will specify the required forms based on your child's grade.

• Step 4: Playgroups, Placements, & Interviews (January)

  Following the French Ministry of Education’s policies, prospective students registered in a school accredited by the French Government are admitted on the basis of school records and teacher recommendations. In some cases, the French-American School of New York will contact the Director or teachers of the applicant's school for further information. 
  
  Depending on the program, a virtual or in-person evaluation to determine placement is also customary.
  
  Evaluation dates and times will be scheduled and confirmed in December. For details and requirements by grade, please click below. 

  Requirements by grade: 
  
  - Preschool applicants will be invited to attend a playgroup session on January.

   

  - For applicants in Grades 1 to 12, assessments take place beginning in January through the end of the school year. Assessments last approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour (conducted virtually or in-person). The assessments include reading comprehension, writing skills, oral skills, math, and French if applicable. The Admissions Office will communicate what assessments are required to complete your application.
  
  - For applicants in grades 2 to 12, a 15-minute individual student interview is required. This interview can be conducted in-person or virtually as needed and is scheduled directly on your admissions portal.
  
  - Applicants in grades 4 to 12 must also submit a handwritten writing sample. 
  
  - Applicants in grades 6 to 12 must submit a personal essay.  
  
  Additional testing material may be required and is indicated in the admissions checklist visible in the admissions portal.

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• Step 5: Submit Transcripts, Report Cards, or Progress Reports by January 10

  FASNY requires that report cards or progress reports be submitted by January 10 for an application to be considered in the first round. Reports (trimester or quarterly) can be uploaded directly to your admissions portal. We recommend that families make these requests to their current school as early as possible.

  
  If your school provides semester report cards, please notify the admissions office immediately at admissions@fasny.org.
  
  For students attending public or private schools, official transcripts are required and should be sent by the school's registrar's office.

• Step 6: Complete the Financial Aid Application by February 1 (Optional)

  The required financial aid forms must be submitted by February 1.

  FASNY is eager to encourage all qualified students to apply to the school. We are actively committed to maintaining a school community of students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and our extensive financial aid program helps to make a FASNY education accessible for those who demonstrate financial need. FASNY grants approximately $2.3 million in financial aid to 17.6 percent of the student body.

   

  The Financial Aid Program uses an outside organization called Clarity to establish financial need. Questions about financial aid? Please visit our Financial Aid section for more information or contact Stephanie Reyna, Financial Aid Coordinator, at 914.250.0412 or sreyna@fasny.org.

• Step 7: Receive a Decision from FASNY on February 6

  You will receive an email notification with the admissions decision and financial aid grant (if applicable) on February 6, 2026. Decision letters for applications received after December 15 are sent on a rolling basis.

• Step 8: Confirm your Enrollment at FASNY by March 10

  Once your child is admitted, you are asked to return a signed contract with a non-refundable tuition deposit of $3,000 by March 10, 2026 in order to secure your child’s spot.