Welcome! Thank you for your interest in The School at Columbia University. The School at Columbia University is a Kindergarten through Grade 8 independent school created by Columbia University to serve children of neighborhood families and those of Columbia University employees.
If you are a Columbia University employee or are being recruited for employment at Columbia University, please complete the inquiry
form here. You may also contact our
Admissions Office for guidance on the application process.
If you are a neighborhood family, the lottery form closed Oct. 15, 2023 for the 2024-25 school year admissions process. Our lottery window for neighborhood families will open again in August 2024 for the 2025-26 school year. If you have any questions, please contact our
Admissions Office.
In keeping with The School's mission, our admissions process aims to ensure that The School maintains an enrollment distribution between children of Columbia families and children of neighborhood families who live in Public School Districts 3 and 5.
Our admissions process is designed to provide families with many opportunities to learn about our school, its mission, and its program. Please be assured that all courtesies will be extended your way for a smooth and stress-free admissions process. Kindly contact our enrollment team with any questions and if you require additional information about the application process. All inquiries regarding tuition, financial aid and the
PTS benefit should be directed to the Business Office at
billingteam@theschool.columbia.edu.
We look forward to meeting you and your family.
admissions@theschool.columbia.edu