FAQs

The deadline for submitting applications for the 2021-22 school year has now passed. However, we may have limited availability in certain grades. If you are interested in inquiring about openings in a specific grade, please reach out to the admissions office at admissions@dwight.edu. 

The application for the 2022-23 school year will open on September 1, 2021, and the deadline for submission for grades PK-12 will be December 1, 2021. The deadline for Preschool 2s & 3s applications will be January 15, 2022.

Dwight welcomes sibling and legacy families for admission. The School values connected families and appreciates their support of its mission and traditions. Because of the close connection that sibling and legacy families have with the School, these qualified sibling and legacy applicants receive very careful consideration during the admissions process.

Graduates of Dwight with children applying to our preschool and kindergarten are eligible for early notification in our preschool 2s and kindergarten classes in accordance with ISAAGNY guidelines and notification dates. Early notification dates are posted in the spring prior to the admissions season. Sibling early decision at Dwight is awarded to applicants applying to our preschool 2s and kindergarten programs. Applicants are eligible for sibling early decision if their sibling is currently enrolled at Dwight or was enrolled for a minimum of two years.

Preschool 2s: Students should be two years old by September 1 of their 2s program school year.

Preschool 3s: Students should be three years old by September 1 of their 3s program school year.

Pre-kindergarten (4s): Students should be four years old by September 1 of their pre-kindergarten program school year.

Kindergarten: Students should be five years old by September 1 of their kindergarten school year.

Dwight School looks for students who are passionate about learning and can thrive in a rigorous academic setting. Dwight seeks to have a community of globally minded, innovative students who are interested in sharing their diverse talents and experiences. The School values the importance of both character and academic background, and seeks to foster leadership through service learning.

Dwight School has a long-standing commitment to its financial aid program, which allows students to have an independent school education regardless of the family’s financial circumstances. Eligibility for financial aid begins in kindergarten. Additional details regarding our financial aid program and the application process are available here.

Dwight has a system of multi-level mentoring across all grades. Through a very personalized approach, Dwight seeks to develop a unique “spark of genius” in every student.

Email or call the Admissions Office.

Call Admissions: 212.724.6360, option 3 or extension 201

• ​​​​Preschool: preschooladmissions@dwight.edu
• Grades K-8: k8admissions@dwight.edu
• Grades 9-12: upperschooladmissions@dwight.edu