Admission
Applying to Kew-Forest
The priority application deadline is December 15.
Applications submitted after December 15 will be considered as space allows. Please submit this Inquiry Form with any questions you may have or call us at 718-268-4667.
Applications submitted after December 15 will be considered as space allows. Please submit this Inquiry Form with any questions you may have or call us at 718-268-4667.
Admission for 2024-2025 Mid-Year Entry
Mid-Year Admission for the current school year: Applications for entry to the current school year (2024-2025) will be accepted on a rolling basis. Before applying for this current school year, please email admission@kewforest.org to confirm space availability for your child's grade. Please indicate your intended date of entry on the application form. The actual start date will be confirmed by the school upon an offer of admission.
ADMISSION FOR 2025-2026 ENTRY
Priority Consideration for September 2025 entry: Applications submitted by the deadline for priority consideration - December 15, 2024 - and complete by January 9, 2025 will be notified of our decisions as per the ISAAGNY calendar located to the right.
Rolling Admission for September 2025 entry: Applications submitted after December 15 will be considered on a rolling basis, as space allows, once priority notifications are released in February. Rolling admission applications submitted and completed by January 9 may be considered in the priority round.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants:
The items listed below constitute the preliminary application.
The items listed below must be submitted in order for an application to be considered complete and reviewed for a decision.
Rolling Admission for September 2025 entry: Applications submitted after December 15 will be considered on a rolling basis, as space allows, once priority notifications are released in February. Rolling admission applications submitted and completed by January 9 may be considered in the priority round.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants:
The items listed below constitute the preliminary application.
- Application for admission (online)
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Domestic: $75 (*Tuition Assistance Applicants: If the application fee presents a hardship, please contact Admission to request a partial fee waiver.)
- International: $150 USD
- Parent statement
The items listed below must be submitted in order for an application to be considered complete and reviewed for a decision.
- Preschool through Grade 5:
- Parent interview (Preschool-K)
- Kew-Forest teacher assessment (TBD)
- Teacher recommendation form
- Supplemental teacher recommendation (optional)
- School administrator 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
- School administrator recommendation
- School records release form
- Report cards/school transcript
- Graded writing sample
- International Applicants:
- International applicant supplement
- English language assessment
We look forward to working with you!
If you have any questions or need further assistance,
please call or email the Office of Admission.
If you have any questions or need further assistance,
please call or email the Office of Admission.
718-268-4667
Decision Notification and Reply Dates
| Grade Level | Notification (no earlier than)* |
Reply (no later than noon) |
| PS & PK | February 27, 10:00 a.m. |
March 6 |
| Kindergarten | February 6, 10:00 a.m. |
February 13 |
| Grades 1-8 | February 13, 4:00 p.m. |
March 3 |
| Grades 9-12 | February 21, 4:00 p.m. |
March 12 |
*These dates may be changed at the school's discretion as needed.
Applications completed after January 9 will be considered as part of the Rolling Admission round and decisions will be released as spaces allow after April 1.
Age Requirements
| Grade entering | Age to start | Date cut-off |
| Preschool | 3 years old | by September 1 |
| Pre-K | 4 years old | by September 1 |
| Kindergarten | 5 years old | by September 1 |
| First grade and above |
based on last grade completed and K-F assessment | variable |
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.