Applying to Nightingale is easy
On her first day at Nightingale, a kindergartener is welcomed by the head of school in front of the iconic blue doors, then accompanied to her classroom by a senior. From this moment forward, she is a valued member of the Nightingale community. To apply, follow the process below and complete each step by the included dates.
Kindergarten Application Dates
- Online Application Opens
August 23
- Financial Aid Application Available
September 1
- Application Deadline
December 1
- All Appointments Must be Scheduled
December 2
- All Appointments Must be Completed
December 16
- Financial Aid Application Deadline
January 3
- Application Materials Due
January 1
- Financial Aid Supporting Documents Deadline
January 14
- Notification for Applicants to Kindergarten
February 3
- Kindergarten Enrollment Contract Deadline
February 10
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.
Kindergarten applicants during the 2021–2022 admissions year for the 2022–2023 academic year must be five years old by September 1, 2022.
Schedule Virtual Parent/Guardian Interview
After you submit your application, you will have access to the appointment calendar to make an appointment for an online parent/guardian-only interview with a memember of our Admissions team. If you wish, you may also choose to be contacted by the Admissions office to schedule these appointments.
Schedule Virtual Student Assessment
Register and schedule your child for the Kindergarten Assessment. Learn about the Thinking and Engagement Assessment.
Request School Records
Request that your daughter's current school send school records directly to Nightingale. For applicants to Kindergarten, the ISAAGNY Confidential School Report Form is available on the online portal and can be sent directly to your early childhood director.
Schoolhouse Tours (Optional)
You will be sent a Schoolhouse tour in video format in late October. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Schoolhouse tours are not required. We hope to host in-person Schoolhouse tours for families beginning in mid to late October and we will update you via email as information becomes available.
Register for Our Admissions 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.
Applying for Financial Aid?
Please click here for more information and here to begin the process.
Still have questions? Reach out to us at any time.
Jennifer Brodsky
Director of Admissions(212) 933-6515jbrodsky@nightingale.orgLiz Cavanaugh
Associate Director of Admissions V-XI(212) 933-6515ecavanaugh@nightingale.orgLucia Thomas
Assistant Director of Admissions K-XI(212) 933-6515lthomas@nightingale.orgNaomi Hayashi Eldredge
Assistant Director of Admissions K-IV(212) 933-6515neldredge@nightingale.orgChimene Green
Admissions Coordinator(212) 933-6515chgreen@nightingale.org