Admissions & Application Info

At BIS-NY we follow the British “Year group” system (split into school divisions) and use a September 1st cut off date to determine the correct year group for students. 

At BIS-NY our student’s social and emotional growth is equally as important as their academic development. With this in mind, our teachers are motivated to ensure that all children are both stretched and supported in class, differentiating the learning to enable them to reach their academic potential and make visible progress, as they develop physically, socially and emotionally alongside their peers. 

*We may occasionally admit Nursery students that will turn 3 years old over the course of the school year. Please speak to Admissions regarding progression and requirements.

**For students coming from a school with a different cut off date, please contact Admissions so we can discuss the best year group placement for your child, to ensure success in their educational trajectory and settling into BIS-NY.

Applications for Nursery, Reception (Pre-K) and Year 1 (K)*

In addition to your online application, we require the following supporting documents to be emailed to admissions@bis-ny.org: 

• A copy of your child's birth certificate or passport 
• For Pre-K (Reception) or K (Year 1) applications: 
  • Copies of your child's past school reports (if available)
  • An Early Years Teacher Recommendation Form (or ISAAGNY form if applicable), to be completed and sent to us by your child's current school

*Please note children do need to be independently potty trained to join the Nursery and Reception/Pre-K classes.*

Applications for Year 2 (US Grade 1) - Year 6 (US Grade 5)

In addition to your online application, we require the following supporting documents to be emailed to admissions@bis-ny.org: 

• A copy of your child's birth certificate or passport 
• A copy of 2 years past school reports 
• A copy of the Lower School Teacher Recommendation Form completed and sent to us by your child's current school

Applications for Year 7 (US Grade 6) - Year 9 (US Grade 8)

In addition to your online application, we require the following supporting documents to be emailed to admissions@bis-ny.org: 

• A copy of your child's birth certificate or passport 
• A copy of 2 years past school reports 
• A completed Middle School Teacher Recommendation completed and sent to us by your child's current school
• A recent sample of numeracy and literacy work 

Once we receive your application and supporting documents, we will be in touch to schedule a virtual informal interview with our Head of Middle School.

Applications for Year 10 (US Grade 9) - Year 13 (US Grade 12)

In addition to your online application, we require the following supporting documents to be emailed to admissions@bis-ny.org: 

• A copy of your child's birth certificate or passport 
• A copy of 2 years past school reports, including a current year report
• A recent essay in any subject
• For U.S. based families or those who have taken it: All ISEE Test Scores or equivalent
  • (These help us form a fuller picture and are not designed as a single determining factor in the admissions decision)

We also require the following Teacher Recommendation Forms:

• Principal or Advisors Recommendation Form
• Maths Teacher Recommendation Form 
• English Teacher Recommendation Form 
• For Year 12 (US Grade 11) applications:
  • Subject Specific Recommendation Forms for your preferred A Level subjects

Once we receive your application and supporting documents, we will be in touch to schedule a virtual student interview with our Head of Upper School.