WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

The Academy seeks students who will be successful in the school's rigorous college preparatory program. The application process includes an entrance examination, school visit and interview.

Admissions Process
Begin by attending an Open House or take an Online Tour to learn more about the Academy's outstanding programs. We also offer tours every Tuesday @ Twelve. Stop by the school during the day for a personal tour of our 12-acre campus.

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Apply online or download application forms.

Grade Pre-K through Grade 5 applicants: Once your application is received, we will call you to make appointments for the entrance examination, school visit and interview.

Grades 6 - 12 applicants: Once your application is received, we will call you to make appointments for a school visit and interview. All Middle and Upper School applicants are required to spend part of a school day attending classes with a current student. All applicants are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Register for the ISEE test online.

William Winter Scholars Program: Open to students who will be entering Grade 6 or Grade 9 the following September. Students from all public, parochial, and private schools are eligible to participate. Awards are based on an examination, school transcripts, teacher recommendations, and a personal interview. The awards are not based on financial need. More...

Deadlines & Notification Dates
Applicants who complete the admissions process by January 15th will be given a decision by February. After the February deadline, we accept applications on a rolling admissions basis. If space is available in the grade you are applying to, your application will be processed immediately and you will receive notification of our admissions decision as soon as possible.

Staten Island Academy is a member of ISAAGNY and adheres to its policies concerning admissions notification dates.