Fast Facts

Admissions Fast Facts

 

Admissions Main Contacts

Julian Parham Santana – Director of Admissions, Marketing, and Outreach
Telephone: 212-831-3667 Ext. 219
Email: julian@gillenbrewer.com

 

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
• 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 student and Program Director
  • Virtual interview with parent/caregivers(s) and Admissions Team

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

 

Open Houses

• Please refer to our
  Open House Registration Page for a listing of our open houses and to register
• Open Houses are by appointment and for adults only

Upon Acceptance

• Non-refundable tuition deposit
• Signed Enrollment Contract

 

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

 

2021 – 2022 Tuition

• 12-Month Program
• Related Services Include: Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling

Program	Tuition
Preschool -- 8:1:2 (8 students, 1 Head Teacher, 2 Associate Teachers)	$102,500
Elementary School-Age -- 10:1:2 (10 students, 1 Head Teacher, 2 Associate Teachers)	$90,500
Elementary School-Age -- 6:1:2 (6 students, 1 Head Teacher, 2 Associate Teachers)	$130,000

Please Note: Students who require additional services, such as medical accommodations, beyond those included in Gillen Brewer School’s base tuition may incur additional costs.

 

Tuition Support

• The Gillen Brewer School does not offer financial aid, however, we value a socioeconomically diverse community. If your family requires tuition support, please contact the Admissions Team directly.

Gillen Brewer Fast Facts

History in Brief

• The Gillen Brewer School was founded in 1992
• Named after the founders’ grandmothers, Mattie Gillen and Virginia Brewer, to underscore the importance of family

 

Student Body

• Student body is comprised of children who are challenged in the areas of speech and language, gross and fine motor skills, sensory, learning, and social/emotional development
• 86 students enrolled in preschool through elementary school
• Preschool Class Size: 8:1:2 (8 students, 1 Head Teacher, 2 Associate Teachers)
• School-Age Class Size: 6:1:2 (6 students, 1 Head Teacher, 2 Associate Teachers)
  10:1:2 (10 students, 1 Head Teacher, 2 Associate Teachers)
• Our current student body hails from 4 out of 5 boroughs but can also serve the greater NYC area
• Cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic diversity is welcomed and well-represented

Faculty/Staff Body

• Over 60 faculty and staff
• All of our Head Teachers and Therapists are NY State licensed
• 5 Full-Time Speech and Language Pathologists
• 10 Head Teachers
• 5 Full-Time Occupational Therapists
• 21 Associate Teachers
• 5 Full-Time Doctorate-Level Psychologists
• 3 Special Subject Teachers (Art, Music, Science)
• 3 Nurses
• 10 Administrative Staff

 

Curriculum Approach

• School-Home Partnership Program, including:
  • Parent/Caregiver Support Groups, Parent/Caregiver Workshops, Sibling Workshops, Grandparents’ Day
  • Adherence to NY State Common Core Standards
  • Differentiated instruction to meet each student’s individual learning needs
  • Integrated multidisciplinary approach to engage students and make learning more meaningful

 

Curriculum Enrichment

• Special subjects include Art, Music, and Science
• Asphalt Green Sports Program – Activities have included:
  • Swimming, Gymnastics, Soccer, Basketball, Martial Arts, Yoga, Floor Hockey, Baseball
• Students engage in numerous enrichment programs throughout the year such as:
  • Rockin’ Readers, Pet Partner Project, Chess Class, Art Farm, Field Trips

 

Facilities

• Allergy-aware facility
• Building designed for children with sensory and learning issues
• 10 Classrooms
• Art Studio
• 2 Sensory Gyms
• Rooftop Playground
• 10 Therapy Rooms
• Music/Multipurpose Room
• Library
• Nurse’s Office

 

Bus Service

• Free door to door school bus pick-up and drop-off provided by the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) for eligible students

 

School Hours

Doors Open: 8:15 AM
Class Starts: 8:30 AM (Preschool - School-Age)
Dismissal: 2:00 PM (Preschool), 2:30 PM (School-Age)

 

Life After Gillen Brewer

• GBS works with families and students to instill self-confidence and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and independence
• Transition Staff prepares students for the process and transition of moving on to another setting
• Exmissions Team works closely with families to secure the child’s next appropriate placement