Admissions
Applying to Kindergarten
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Now accepting rolling admissions for the 2027–28 school year. Start your application today.
Children must be five years old by September 1 to apply for kindergarten. Applications are accepted during the fall prior to entry, and there is no fee to apply. Family application forms and preliminary tuition worksheets are due as soon as possible. Please schedule your child’s playdate and FLI Assessment in myHA. Start your application to book a tour!
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Kindergarten Admissions Key Dates
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Tuesday, Sept 1, 2026
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Applications Due (Priority)
Includes family application form and preliminary tuition worksheet. Request to complete questionnaire sent to your child’s current teacher.
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Monday, Nov 30, 2026
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All Application Materials Submitted
Includes FLI assessment results, most recent report card (if available), teacher questionnaire, and personal recommendation.
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Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026
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Decision Notification (Priority)
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Friday, Feb 12, 2027
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Rolling Admissions Opened
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Monday, Feb 15, 2027
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Decision Notification
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Admissions decisions will be released on a rolling basis.
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We are here to help.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, contact us at admissions@harlemacademy.org or call (212) 348-2600.
Melissa Hill
Admissions & Operations Coordinator
Vinya Agbor
Placement Director
Melissa Hill
Admissions & Operations Coordinator
Vinya Agbor
Placement Director
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655 St. Nicholas Avenue
New York, NY, 10030
P (212) 348-2600
F (212) 348-3500
info@harlemacademy.org
Make a Tuition Payment
Financial and Privacy Information
Site Map
Harlem Academy is an independent school (grades K-8) that drives equity of opportunity for promising students, guiding them to thrive at the highest academic levels and one day make a mark on the world.