Apply to Class I

Applying to Nightingale is easy

Nightingale’s Lower School is built around community and relationships. In Class I, a student is building confidence in her classroom skills, developing proficiency in the arts, and learning to be a responsible citizen of both her city and the world. To apply, follow the process below and complete each step by the included dates.

Class I Application Dates

Online Application Opens*

August 26

Application Deadline

December 1

All Appointments Must be Scheduled

December 3

All Appointments Must be Completed

December 17

Financial Aid Application Deadline

January 2

Application Materials Due

January 8

Financial Aid Supporting Documents Deadline

January 19

Notification for Applicants to Classes I–IV

February 9

Classes I–IV Enrollment Contract Deadline

March 2

  • After Labor Day, applicants will have the option of self-scheduling the various appointments or emailing admissions@nightingale.org to schedule.
1.

Submit Application

For Prospective Families

After you have clicked on Apply Now, select the blue Create Account link to create a username and password.

For Current Nightingale Families

Click on the Apply Now button. Enter your username and password for the Nightingale website when prompted.

Apply Now
2.

Schedule a Virtual Tour of the Schoolhouse & Interview

After you submit your application, you will have access to the appointment calendar (available to view on September 8) to make two appointments—a virtual school tour and an online parent/guardian-only interview with a member of our Admissions team. If you wish, you may also choose to be contacted by the Admissions office to schedule these appointments. We strongly recommend that you attend the virtual school tour before your interview.

3.

Schedule Virtual Student Assessment

A member of the Nightingale Admissions office will reach out to you to schedule. More information about scheduling the virtual assessment will be forthcoming.

4.

Request School Records

Request that your daughter's current school send school records directly to Nightingale. For applicants to Class I, the ISAAGNY Confidential School Report Form is available on the online portal and can be sent directly to your early childhood director.

5.

Register for Our Admission Events

The events are an excellent opportunity for prospective parents/guardians to learn about Nightingale by asking questions and engaging in dialogue with key faculty, administration, students, and parents.

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Still have questions? Reach out to us at any time.