Admission
Applying to Kew-Forest
We can't wait to learn all about you!
We will begin accepting applications for 2021-22 entry in early
October.
Priority Application Deadline:
DECEMBER 15, 2020
In the meantime, REGISTER for a virtual event.
We will begin accepting applications for 2021-22 entry in early
October.
Priority Application Deadline:
DECEMBER 15, 2020
In the meantime, REGISTER for a virtual event.
ADMISSION FOR 2021-22 ENTRY
We will begin accepting applications for the next school year in early October. In the meantime, we invite you to register for one of our virtual events (available September 30 through December 12).
Please note the priority application deadline for all grades is December 15, 2020. Decisions on preliminary applications submitted by the deadline and completed by January 11, 2021 will be released according to the dates set forth by the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY).
ADMISSION FOR 2020-21 MID-YEAR ENTRY
Applications for the school year currently in session are being accepted on a case-by-case basis for grades where an opening may be anticipated. Please contact Admission before submitting an application.
STANDARD APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants must submit the following materials:
please contact Admission for a fee waiver code.
Supplemental steps and documents vary by grade applying.
We will begin accepting applications for the next school year in early October. In the meantime, we invite you to register for one of our virtual events (available September 30 through December 12).
Please note the priority application deadline for all grades is December 15, 2020. Decisions on preliminary applications submitted by the deadline and completed by January 11, 2021 will be released according to the dates set forth by the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY).
ADMISSION FOR 2020-21 MID-YEAR ENTRY
Applications for the school year currently in session are being accepted on a case-by-case basis for grades where an opening may be anticipated. Please contact Admission before submitting an application.
STANDARD APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants must submit the following materials:
- Application for admission (online)
- Application fee ($75 non-refundable)*
- Parent statement
please contact Admission for a fee waiver code.
Supplemental steps and documents vary by grade applying.
- Preschool through Grade 5:
- Parent Interview (Preschool-K)
- Kew-Forest teacher assessment (TBD)
- Teacher recommendation form
- Supplemental teacher recommendation (optional)
- Records release form & recommendation (grades 2-5)
- Report cards/school transcript (grades 2-5)
- Grades 6 through 12:
- Student statement
- Student interview
- Teacher recommendation – English
- Teacher recommendation – Math
- Teacher recommendation - Optional
- Records release form & recommendation
- Report cards/school transcript
- International Applicants:
- International applicant supplement
- English language assessment
Notification and Parent-Reply Dates:*
*ISAAGNY dates subject to change.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS THROUGH RAVENNA
The Kew-Forest School uses Ravenna, a web-based software, to collect applications. Once you click on the Apply button above you will be redirected to the Ravenna website where you will be asked to create an account (if you registered for an event, the system will recognize you if you use the same email address.) Only one account per family may be created; you may enter multiple children under one account. Parents/guardians will need to share login credentials.
You will find step-by-step instructions and links to all required forms in the Ravenna portal. For more information on our school and academic programs, please click on the buttons to the right.
We look forward to working with you this admissions season!
| Grades | Notification Date (on or not before) |
Parent Reply Date (by 12:00 p.m. on) |
| Preschool-Pre-K | on 02/25/2021 | 03/04/2021 |
| Kindergarten | on 02/05/2021 | 02/12/2021 |
| Grades 1-8 | not before 02/02/2021 | 02/23/2021 |
| Grades 9-12 | not before February 11, 2021 | March 11, 2021 |
*ISAAGNY dates subject to change.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS THROUGH RAVENNA
The Kew-Forest School uses Ravenna, a web-based software, to collect applications. Once you click on the Apply button above you will be redirected to the Ravenna website where you will be asked to create an account (if you registered for an event, the system will recognize you if you use the same email address.) Only one account per family may be created; you may enter multiple children under one account. Parents/guardians will need to share login credentials.
You will find step-by-step instructions and links to all required forms in the Ravenna portal. For more information on our school and academic programs, please click on the buttons to the right.
We look forward to working with you this admissions season!
If you have any questions or need further assistance,
please call or email the Office of Admission.
please call or email the Office of Admission.
718-268-4667
The Kew-Forest School
119-17 Union Turnpike
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
The oldest independent school in the borough of Queens, The Kew-Forest School is an independent co-educational, college preparatory school for students in Preschool through Grade 12.