Becoming an ISAAGNY School
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY). Please note that the criteria listed below must be met before we can start the review process. Schools applying for ISAAGNY membership must be:
- a not-for-profit independent school;
- licensed or chartered for at least 5 years;
- located in the greater New York area.
In addition,
- Ongoing schools must be accredited or in the process of receiving accreditation from the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS: www.nysais.org) or the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (www.middlestates.org) while Early Childhood schools must be licensed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/dc/dclh.html) and accredited by or in the process of receiving accreditation by either the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC: www.naeyc.org) or New York Sate Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS: www.nysais.org).
What is the cost of membership to ISAAGNY?
Membership dues for the 2007 -2009 school years follows a scale based on size of your school. Please note there is an additional fee to apply for membership.
| Enrollment | 2 year testing fee reduction due per school | 2 year membership fee | Total due* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-50 | $234.00 | $500.00 | $734.00 |
| 51-100 | $320.00 | $500.00 | $820.00 |
| 101-200 | $495.00 | $500.00 | $995.00 |
| 201-500 | $720.00 | $500.00 | $1,220.00 |
| 501 and up | $885.00 | $500.00 | $1,385.00 |
Schools with enrollment of 100 or below may opt to pay their testing fee reduction contribution evenly over a two year period.
If your school meets these criteria, please complete the enclosed one page application and send it to Susan Alpert at Central Synagogue Nursery School, 123 East 55th Street, New York NY 10022. Once we have received your application we will send additional materials for membership. Please note that the process for completion and review of a membership application generally takes one years from the receipt of all materials.
Sincerely,
Martha Hirschman Mimi Broner
Grace Church School Merricat’s Castle School
Co-Chair