Admission
Applying to Kew-Forest
We can't wait to learn all about you!
ADMISSION FOR 2021-22 ENTRY
We continue to accept applications for the upcoming school year on a rolling basis for any spaces that may still be available or become available prior to September. Please contact the Admission Office to inquire about the availability of spaces in the grade(s) to which you seek entry.
ADMISSION FOR 2022-23
Applications for the following school year will be accepted beginning this fall. Please check back in August. The priority application deadline will be December 15, 2021 for entry in September 2022.
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 continue to accept applications for the upcoming school year on a rolling basis for any spaces that may still be available or become available prior to September. Please contact the Admission Office to inquire about the availability of spaces in the grade(s) to which you seek entry.
ADMISSION FOR 2022-23
Applications for the following school year will be accepted beginning this fall. Please check back in August. The priority application deadline will be December 15, 2021 for entry in September 2022.
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/progress reports (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
- Graded writing sample
- International Applicants:
- International applicant supplement
- English language assessment
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. (Disregard the deadlines listed if applying after April 1 in the rolling admission cycle.) For more information on our school and academic programs, please click on the buttons to the right.
We look forward to working with you!
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. (Disregard the deadlines listed if applying after April 1 in the rolling admission cycle.) For more information on our school and academic programs, please click on the buttons to the right.
We look forward to working with you!
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.