Admissions

Applying to Kindergarten

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Families may begin the application process for the 2025-2026 school year via MyHA. You can start the process right away, and there is no fee to apply.

Children applying to kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of the year they enter kindergarten. Applications are accepted during the fall prior to entry. 

The family application form and preliminary tuition worksheet are due by November 29. You should also schedule your child’s in-person playdate (Saturday, November 9 or Saturday, December 7) and FLI Assessment (flexible but must be completed by January 2) as soon as possible via myHA. 

You are encouraged to attend our “Getting to Know Harlem Academy” events. Please see the calendar for more information and to sign up.


2025-26 Applications Open 
Get started on MyHA.
Friday, Aug 30, 2024
Schedule FLI Assessment and In-Person Playdate
Schedule an appointment in your checklist.
 
ASAP
Getting to Know Harlem Academy (virtual)
Wednesday, Sep 11, 2024 (6-7 p.m.)
Getting to Know Harlem Academy (in-person)
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024 (6:30-8 p.m.)
Kindergarten Information Session (in-person)
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024 
In-person Playdate Option 1
Saturday, Nov 9, 2024
Applications Due
Includes family application form and preliminary tuition worksheet. Request to complete questionnaire sent to your child’s current teacher.
Friday, Nov 29, 2024
In-person Playdate Option 2
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024
All Application Materials Submitted
Includes FLI assessment results, most recent report card (if available), teacher questionnaire, and personal recommendation.
Thursday, Jan 2, 2025
Decision Notification
Sunday, Feb 9, 2025

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New York, NY, 10030


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