PLEASE NOTE: Léman’s birthday cut off for PK2, PK3, PK4 and K is December 31 of the enrolled school year.
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Léman follows the shared admissions timeline established by ISAAGNY (Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York), which ensures a fair and consistent process across NYC independent schools.
Please consult the important deadlines and dates below by grade and ensure your materials are submitted on time to be considered for admission.
After the final ISAAGNY dates below, Léman may continue to accept applications on a space available basis. If you are interested in applying outside of the ISAAGNY timeline, please contact admissions@lemanmanhattan.org to inquire.
Léman offers Early Notification for admission to all grades (PK1-12) for the following applicants: siblings of current or former students, legacy (a parent or guardian has matriculated at the school), and children and grandchildren of current faculty or staff.
Early Notification:
ISAAGNY schools cannot require parents/guardians of qualifying applicants to opt in for Early Notification prior to Friday, November 14th at 12:00 noon.
Deadline for School Reports:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (by 12:00 PM)
Notification Date:
Friday, December 5, 2025 (after 12:00 PM)
Reply Deadline:
Friday, December 12, 2025 (by 12:00 PM)
For all applications fully completed by January 8, 2026, Léman will award decisions on the following dates by grade. It is the family’s responsibility to ensure all requirements of the application are completed. The Reply Date means families must sign their enrollment agreement and make tuition payment (deposit or pay in full) and payment must clear by the deadline. Extensions will not be granted and we cannot hold spots or financial aid for families who do not enroll by the deadline.
Early Childhood (Explorers - PreK 4)
Deadline for Preliminary Ravenna Application:
Friday, December 5, 2025
Deadline for Supplemental Materials:
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Notification Date:
Thursday, February 26, 2026 (after 8:00 AM)
Reply Deadline:
Thursday, March 5, 2026 (by 12:00 PM)
Kindergarten
Deadline for Preliminary Ravenna Application and Financial Aid Application:
Friday, December 5, 2025
Deadline for Supplemental Materials:
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Notification Date:
Thursday, February 5, 2026 (after 10:00 AM)
Reply Deadline:
Thursday, February 12, 2026 (by 12:00 PM)
Grades 1-8
Deadline for Preliminary Ravenna Application and Financial Aid Application:
Friday, December 5, 2025
Deadline for Supplemental Materials:
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Notification Date:
Wednesday February 11. 2026 (after 4:00 PM)
Reply Deadline:
Friday, February 27, 2026 (by 12:00 PM)
Grades 9-12
Deadline for Preliminary Ravenna Application and Financial Aid Application:
Friday, December 5, 2025
Deadline for Supplemental Materials:
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Notification Date:
Friday, February 20, 2026 (after 4:00 PM)
Reply Deadline:
Thursday, March 12, 2026 (by 12:00 PM)
Preliminary Application refers to the application in Ravenna with basic contact information, educational history and parent/guardian/student statement. Supplemental Materials differ by grade and refer to school reports, teacher letters and standardized test scores, if required. Please consult our How to Apply page for requirements by grade.