Enroll Grade by Grade
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How Students Get Offers
How to Apply: Grade by Grade
Click or tap on the links below to learn more about each admissions process.
Need a school right away? Visit our New Students page or request support from Family Welcome Center staff.
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Free or low-cost child care and education provided through the DOE for children from 6 weeks to 2 years old. If you qualify, your child can begin a program any time during the year.
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Safe, positive learning environments for children ages 3-4 to learn, to play, and build the skills that get them ready for kindergarten and beyond.
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Apply to free, full-day 3-K programs the year your child turns 3.
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Apply to pre-K programs the year your child turns 4. There is a pre-K seat for every 4-year-old NYC resident.
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Your child will enter kindergarten in the calendar year they turn 5. Apply even if your child is a current pre-K student.
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In the school year before your child's kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade year, sign your child up to take the G&T test.
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Apply during your child’s 5th grade year (or 6th grade for students in K-6 schools).
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Apply during your child's 8th or (first-time) 9th grade year.
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During your child's 8th or (first-time) 9th grade year, register to audition and/or test to apply to the Specialized High Schools.
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Schools across New York City were invited to participate in a pilot initiative to increase diversity within their schools. Learn about the participating schools and initiatives for each grade level.