 | Lower School Application: Fours through Fourth Grades
The typical entry points for admission are the Fours, Kindergarten, and Ninth Grade. Families should begin the Admissions process one year before they would like their child to attend the school. The information provided applies to all Lower School applicants.
For First through Fourth Grades, space is available only through attrition. Should you wish to apply to First through Fourth Grades, please submit your application without the application fee. If space allows, the Admissions Office will contact you to schedule interviews. We will request the application fee at that time. Should additional openings arise after the March re-enrollment date, we will consider late applications for open grades on a case-by-case basis.
Please refer to the Admissions Calendar for a comprehensive list of all admissions deadlines.
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APPLICATIONTo begin the application process for academic year 2012-2013, please complete the Admissions Inquiry Form and download an application. Families must submit an application and the non-refundable application fee of $75, postmarked by the deadline of December 1, 2011. Please include a recent individual or family photo with your application (optional).
After December 1, we will process applications as space permits. Families wishing to apply after the application deadline should contact the Admissions Office directly before submitting an inquiry.
Birthday Requirement:
Applicants to the Fours and Kindergarten must be four years old and five years old, respectively, by September 1 of the year they begin our program.
Sibling and Alumni/ae Admissions: Fours, Kindergarten and First Grade: LREI offers the option of Early Notification to siblings of current LREI students and to the children and grandchildren of LREI alumni. If you are eligible to participate in this program, please read the Early Notification Letter and submit the Early Notification Form by December 1, 2011, regardless of your participation choice.
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| STUDENT AND PARENT INTERVIEWS After submitting an application, families may call the Admissions Office at 212-477-5316 ext. 210 to schedule appointments for student and parent interviews. Student applicants to our Fours and Kindergarten programs meet in small groups, while their parents talk with an administrator and a current LREI parent. Students applying to First through Fourth Grades, should spaces be available, will have a one-on-one assessment. All parents will have a personal interview with a member of the Admissions staff. |
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TOURS AND OPEN HOUSESWe require all interested families to attend a morning tour or an evening open house to inform their school decision. You may make a reservation for a tour or open house by calling the Admissions Office at 212-477-5316, ext. 210. An application is not required to tour the school.
For families interested in applying for the 2013-14 academic year, there will be Spring Tours in April for each division. Please refer to the Admissions Calendar for specific dates, and contact the Admissions Office to schedule the date of your choice.
TOURS: Reservations Required
Tuesdays and Thursdays, October - December, 9:00 - 10:45 AM
Lower School tours are conducted at 272 Sixth Avenue at Bleecker Street.
OPEN HOUSE: Reservations Required
Tuesday, October 25, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
The Lower School Open House is conducted at 272 Sixth Avenue at Bleecker Street.
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TESTINGLREI participates in the Group Testing program administered by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB). Testing in the Lower School is required only for applicants to the Fourth Grade. It is not required for applicants to the Fours, Kindergarten or First through Third Grades. Applicants to Fourth Grade should make arrangements to take the appropriate grade level test by calling ERB at 212-672-9800 or visiting www.erbtest.org. ECAA or ISEE Admissions testing should be completed by January 11, 2012. (LREI school code: 336195) The Educational Records Bureau offers a Testing Fee Reduction Program. To download an application and related instructions, please visit the ISAAGNY (Independent School Admissison Association of Greater New York) website. |
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OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT AND TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONSAn official school transcript is required for all applicants to First through Fourth Grade and for any applicant repeating Kindergarten. Official transcripts must be sent from the applicant’s current school directly to LREI by January 15, 2012. Please submit the Transcript Request Form to the current school after November 15, 2011.
Teacher recommendation forms are confidential and must be sent directly from the applicant’s current teacher/school to LREI by January 15, 2012. For applicants to the Fours, Kindergarten and First Grade, the current school will complete the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY) form. For applicants to Second through Fourth Grade, the current school will complete the Lower School Candidate Evaluation Form. Please instruct the current teacher/school to complete the appropriate form after November 15, 2011. The Transcript Request Form is included in the application download. Should you require an additional copy of any teacher recommendation form, please visit the Admissions Forms page (available in October) or call the Admissions Office to request a copy. |
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FINANCIAL AIDWe offer financial aid to students in our Fours through Twelfth Grade. Financial aid decisions are made independently of admissions decisions, and awards are based solely on financial need. All financial information submitted is kept confidential. Financial aid applications are due by Wednesday, December 15, 2011. Applicants interested in applying for financial aid should check the appropriate box on the application. For more information, please visit the Financial Aid page. |
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DECISIONS & NOTIFICATIONSAdmissions decisions are based on the written application, interview, school records, student visit and test information as required. Decision letters will be mailed according to the guidelines set by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York ( ISAAGNY).
For applicants to our Fours program, decisions will be mailed no earlier than February 15, 2012 and the parent reply date is March 9, 2012. For applicants to Kindergarten and First Grade, decisions will be mailed no earlier than February 10, 2012 and the parent reply date is February 17, 2012. For applicants to Second through Fourth Grades, decisions will be mailed no earlier than February 6, 2012 and the parent reply date is February 29, 2012.
Should additional openings arise after the March re-enrollment date, we will consider late applications for open grades on a case-by-case basis. |
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