Admissions Process
Please note that we have modified our admissions process during this time and continue to review applications and make acceptances on a rolling basis.
As a first step, submit our Online Application and email the supporting documents listed below to julian@gillenbrewer.com. Our team will review and follow-up with next steps in the process.
Admissions Requirements
- Online Application (GBS Currently Does Not Charge An Application Fee)
- Photo of Student
- Reports/Records from Current School, Therapist(s), and Specialist(s)
- Psychological or Neuropsychological Evaluation (School-Age Students Only)
- Current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) (If Applicable)
- Health Examination Form, including Immunization History and Emergency or As-Needed Medications (If Applicable)
- School Release of Information Form
- Attorney Release of Information Form
Admissions Videos/Virtual Parent Interviews
- Upon review of application GBS will request:
- Videos of prospective student engaged in activities per GBS guidelines
- Virtual interview with parent/caregivers(s) and GBS Staff
In-Person Playdates/Interviews (On Hold)
- Upon review of application GBS will schedule:
Preschool: 30 minute “playdate” with an Admissions Officer while parent/caregiver(s) meet with Head of School and/or Psychologist for Social History
Elementary School-Age: 1-hour interview: 30 minutes with an Admissions Officer and 30 minutes with a Program Director while parent/caregiver(s) meet with Head of School and/or Psychologist for Social History
Age Requirements
- Preschool students range from 2.8-5 years old and must be 3 years old by October 31st
- Elementary School-Age students range from 5-10 years old and must be 5 years old by December 31st
All of the above admissions items can be emailed, faxed (212-831-5254), mailed, or dropped off. See contact information below.
Julian Parham Santana – Director of Admissions, Marketing, and Outreach
212-831-3667 Ext. 219
julian@gillenbrewer.com
Mail / Drop-Off:
Admissions
The Gillen Brewer School
410 East 92nd Street
New York, NY 10128
