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Welcome to Avenues New York, the first campus of Avenues: The World School.

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Upcoming Events

Parent Introductory Event (All Grades)

Date

August 18th, 2021

Time

5:30 PM

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Applying to Avenues

Global Admissions

A student admitted to one campus is admitted to all our campuses: New York, São Paulo, Shenzhen and Online. That means families with professional commitments in the United States, China or anywhere else in the world can provide their children with an Avenues education. In addition, students at all our campuses benefit from frequent digital collaboration with their peers in other countries, as well as opportunities to join Global Journeys programs and campus exchanges in New York and Shenzhen.

Admissions for the 2021-22 Academic Year

The deadline to submit a Preliminary Application Form was December 4th. We welcome applications after this date to be considered for any remaining openings following Regular Notification. Kindly note that we practice both highly selective and holistic admissions, and that financial aid is typically quite limited following Regular Notification. Please contact our admissions team with any questions.

Test-Optional Admissions

Avenues New York will be test-optional for at least the next academic year (through entry in fall 2021). This means that students are not required to take and submit standardized tests for admission to Avenues. Students who do not submit test scores will be at no disadvantage in our holistic admissions review. At the same time, we will evaluate testing, in context, if submitted.

Visiting Campus

Due to COVID-19, we are currently unable to host visitors on campus, even as we provide students with in-person education five days a week. Instead, we offer virtual visits and a virtual admissions process.

Application Round Choices

FIRST CHOICE ROUND

We are pleased to offer an early round for families who have determined that Avenues is their first choice school. The first choice round at Avenues is binding. Families whose child is admitted under first choice round agree that their child will enroll at Avenues and withdraw their applications to other schools. Families applying for financial assistance are welcome to elect this round and will have earlier access to our generous but finite financial aid budget.

REGULAR NOTIFICATION

Regular Notification follows the ISAAGNY calendar.

Important Dates

First Choice Round

November 2

November 23

December 17

Regular Notification

December 4

January 8

See ISAAGNY calendar

Tuition & Financial Aid

Avenues’ tuition is comprehensive and inclusive of educational technology, books, materials and lunch. We offer financial assistance to the parents of admitted students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Application Process

Please select the grade that your child is applying for to view the application process and requirements.

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Small World (2-Year-Olds)
Nursery, Pre-K and K
Grades 1-4
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12

Meet the team

David Buckwald

Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management

Janie Ruiz Yang

Associate Director of Admissions, Early Learning Center (N–K) and Grades 1–4

Billy Hawkey

Associate Director of Admissions for Upper Division

Carla Isley

Admissions Officer, Grades 5–12

Leora Kalikow

Associate Director of Admissions, Grades 5–12

Sharrie Varroux-Renaud

Assistant Director of Admissions, Upper Division

Allie Blumstein

Admissions Operations Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avenues looking for in an applicant?

There is no single profile of an Avenues student and all applicants are considered on their completed application. Avenues seeks students who can thrive in a rigorous, collaborative and creative learning environment. Avenues strives to have a student community diverse in interests, talents and backgrounds, and the application process is designed to assess all these aspects equally.

What standardized testing is required?

None right now. Avenues is now test-optional at least for the 2021-22 school year entry. Students who are applying to grades 2-4 may opt to take the ISEE Primary. Students who are applying to grades 5-12 may opt to take the ISEE or the SSAT.

Are there minimum test scores needed to be considered a competitive applicant?

We do not require a minimum score for any form of standardized testing. In fact, Avenues New York is now test-optional for admissions. Each candidate is assessed against a range of criteria; standardized test scores represent only a small portion of the application that we review. With that said, for those who do submit testing, results are typically above the 50th percentile, both overall and in each section of the test.

What is the birthday cut-off?

Small World, nursery, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students must be two, three, four and five years old respectively by August 31 of their year of entry.

Applicants to grades 1 and above are assessed based on the last year of completed school. However, applicants are encouraged to apply for the grade to which they are eligible based on the August 31 birthday cutoff.

Are first choice letters or personal recommendations required?

Neither first choice letters nor personal recommendations are necessary. If Avenues is your first choice, we advise you to apply in the First Choice Round.

Can an applicant reapply?

Applicants are welcome to reapply for the next admissions year.

What is the application process for international students?

International students are expected to follow the standard application process and submit all requirements. We will work with you to schedule mutually convenient appointments and assessments taking into account the time difference with New York. As always, please contact us with specific questions at admissions-ny@avenues.org or +1 646-664-0800.

What is Avenues’ policy on immunizations?

All students attending Avenues New York are required to have up-to-date immunizations as outlined by the New York State Department of Education. If students are not compliant with the New York State immunization requirements, they will be excluded from school until they receive the vaccines. In rare occasions, a medical exemption is available. Medical exemptions are granted when a New York State licensed physician certifies that an immunization is detrimental to a child’s health. Such medical exemptions waive the requirement for a particular immunization until the immunization is no longer detrimental to the child’s health. By law, children holding a medical exemption must be excluded from school during any disease outbreaks. Per New York State Law, religious exemptions are no longer accepted. A copy of the immunization policy is available from admissions upon written request to admissions-ny@avenues.org.