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Start: 2019-11-13 09:00
End: 2019-11-13 09:00
Location: São Paulo

Welcome to Avenues. We’re so glad you’re here.

Welcome to Avenues New York, the first campus of Avenues: The World School. We warmly invite you to one of our virtual events this fall.

Our application for the 2021-22 school year is now live.

If you would like to submit a late application for the 2020-2021 school year, please contact David Buckwald, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management.

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Applying to Avenues

Global Admissions

A student admitted to one campus is admitted to all Avenues campuses: New York, São Paulo, Shenzhen and Online. That means families with professional commitments in Brazil, China, or anywhere else in the world can provide their children with an Avenues education. In addition, students at all our campuses benefit from frequent digital collaboration with their peers in other countries, as well as opportunities for campus exchange programs and Global Journeys trips to São Paulo and Shenzhen.

Admissions for the 2021-22 Academic Year

The application for the 2021-22 school year is now live. We strongly encourage you to submit the preliminary application form as soon as possible and well in advance of the deadlines listed below.

Admissions for the 2020-21 Academic Year

If you would like to submit a late application for the 2020-21 school year, please contact Dave Buckwald, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management.

Test-Optional Admissions

Avenues New York will be test-optional for at least the next academic year (through entry in fall 2021). This means that students are not required to take and submit standardized tests for admission to Avenues. Students who do not submit test scores will be at no disadvantage in our holistic admissions review. At the same time, we will evaluate testing, in context, if submitted.

Visiting Campus

Situated right on the High Line in Manhattan's Chelsea, our campus is a must-see for prospective families and seasoned educators alike, and we take great pride in welcoming visitors to our community. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we are unable to host visitors on campus this fall, even as we provide students with in-person education five days a week. Instead, we will offer virtual visits and a virtual admissions process. We hope that admitted families, whether in First Choice Round or Regular Notification, will have the chance to visit campus before enrolling.

Application Round Choices

FIRST CHOICE ROUND

We are pleased to offer an early round for families who have determined that Avenues is their first choice school. The first choice round at Avenues is binding. Families whose child is admitted under first choice round agree that their child will enroll at Avenues and withdraw their applications to other schools. Families applying for financial assistance are welcome to elect this round and will have earlier access to our generous but finite financial aid budget.

REGULAR NOTIFICATION

Regular Notification follows the ISAAGNY calendar.

Important Dates

First Choice Round

Preliminary Application Form Due

November 2

Application Completion Deadline

November 23

Notification Date

December 17

Regular Notification

Preliminary Application Form Due

December 4

Application Completion Deadline

January 8

Notification Date

See ISAAGNY calendar

Application Process

Please select the grade that your child is applying for to view the application process and requirements.

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Small World: A Program for 2-Year-Olds
Nursery, Pre-K and K
Grades 1-4
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12

Tuition & Financial Aid Information

Meet the Team

David Buckwald

Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
david.buckwald@avenues.org

Dave joined Avenues in 2018, bringing 15 years of experience in highly selective college admissions. Most recently, Dave served as one of the directors in the undergraduate admission office at Columbia University, overseeing international admissions and strategic initiatives. Previously, Dave was the director of admissions at Bates College, where he helped to bring in one of the most selective and diverse incoming classes in the college’s history. He began his admissions career at his alma mater, Fordham University in Bronx, NY.

Melissa Hong

Director of Early Learning Center (N–K) and Grades 1–4 Admissions
mhong@avenues.org

Melissa grew up in New York City and attended the Trinity School. She received a B.A. in French and English at Tufts University (Medford, MA) and an M.A. in elementary education at Columbia University’s Teachers College (New York City).

Melissa has taught in the New York City public school system, as well as at the American School in London. She has lived in London, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Janie Ruiz Yang

Associate Director of Admissions, Early Learning Center (N–K) and Grades 1–4
jruizyang@avenues.org

Janie Ruiz Yang first joined Avenues New York in 2013 as a kindergarten teacher in the Chinese immersion program. She took up her role as the assistant director of admissions in 2015. Previously, Janie taught at the Atlantic International School in Moscow, Russia.

Billy Hawkey

Associate Director of Admissions for Upper Division
billy.hawkey@avenues.org

Billy joins Avenues from The Pennington School, a day and boarding school located outside of Princeton, NJ, where he served as Assistant Director of Admission and Financial Aid. Previously, Billy volunteered in Peru, India, and Nepal with Coaches Across Continents, a non-profit organization that uses sport to create social impact in developing communities around the world. Billy majored in psychology at Connecticut College and received his Master's in School Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. He is fluent in Spanish.

Carla Isley

Admissions Officer, Grades 5-12
cisley@avenues.org

Born in New Jersey, Carla grew up in Buenos Aires and Hong Kong, where she attended international schools and developed a passion for global education. Prior to joining Avenues, Carla taught English and Spanish at a language school in Hong Kong. She earned a B.A. in Spanish and art history at Colgate University and an M.A. in Spanish literature at Syracuse University.

Allie Blumstein

Admissions Operations Manager
ablumstein@avenues.org

Allie joined Avenues in August 2017. She received a B.S. in accounting at the University of Delaware. Prior to coming to Avenues, Allie earned her CPA while working at KPMG and held roles in operations and finance. Most recently, Allie was the director of operations at a marketing platform for healthy brands.

Leora Kalikow

Associate Director of Admissions
lkalikow@avenues.org

Leora Kalikow joined Avenues in August 2017, bringing four years of experience in admissions at the Solomon Schechter School of Westchester, NY. Leora holds a B.A. in journalism and mass communications from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She has also lived and studied in Sydney, Australia, and Tel Aviv, Israel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avenues looking for in an applicant?

There is no single profile of an Avenues student and all applicants are considered on their completed application. Avenues seeks students who can thrive in a rigorous, collaborative and creative learning environment. Avenues strives to have a student community diverse in interests, talents and backgrounds, and the application process is designed to assess all these aspects equally.

What standardized testing is required?

None right now. Avenues is now test-optional at least for the 2021-22 school year entry. Students who are applying to grades 2-4 may opt to take the ISEE Primary.

Students who are applying to grades 5-12 may opt to take the ISEE OR the SSAT.

Are there minimum test scores needed to be considered a competitive applicant?

We do not require a minimum score for any form of standardized testing. In fact, Avenues New York is now test-optional for admissions. Each candidate is assessed against a range of criteria; standardized test scores represent only a small portion of the application that we review. With that said, for those who do submit testing, results are typically above the 50th percentile, both overall and in each section of the test.

What is the birthday cut-off?

Small World, nursery, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students must be two, three, four and five years old respectively by August 31 of their year of entry.

Applicants to grades 1 and above are assessed based on the last year of completed school. However, applicants are encouraged to apply for the grade to which they are eligible based on the August 31 birthday cutoff.

Are first choice letters or personal recommendations required?

Neither first choice letters nor personal recommendations are necessary. If Avenues is your first choice, we advise you to apply in the First Choice Round.

Can an applicant reapply?

Applicants are welcome to reapply for the next admissions year.

What is the application process for international students?

International students are expected to follow the standard application process and submit all requirements. We will work with you to schedule mutually convenient appointments and assessments taking into account the time difference with New York. As always, please contact us with specific questions at admissions-ny@avenues.org or +1 646-664-0800.

What is Avenues’ policy on immunizations?

All students attending Avenues New York are required to have up-to-date immunizations as outlined by the New York State Department of Education. If students are not compliant with the New York State immunization requirements, they will be excluded from school until they receive the vaccines. In rare occasions, a medical exemption is available. Medical exemptions are granted when a New York State licensed physician certifies that an immunization is detrimental to a child’s health. Such medical exemptions waive the requirement for a particular immunization until the immunization is no longer detrimental to the child’s health. By law, children holding a medical exemption must be excluded from school during any disease outbreaks. Per New York State Law, religious exemptions are no longer accepted. A copy of the immunization policy is available from admissions upon written request to admissions-ny@avenues.org.

Admissions Contacts

Our admissions team stands ready to assist you and is eager to hear from all families considering Avenues.

Telephone: +1 646-664-0800
Fax: +1 646-664-0801
Email: admissions-ny@avenues.org

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