Welcome!
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School application for the 2024–2025 academic year is now open.
For more information about ECFS and to attend our fall Admissions events, complete an inquiry form here.
A welcome from our Admissions Office
We appreciate your interest in the Ethical Culture Fieldston School. Our Admissions Office is dedicated to supporting you and your family throughout your application process. If you have any inquiries about our School or your application, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for considering ECFS.
Sincerely,
The ECFS Admissions Office
Rachel Mieszczanski
Director of Admissions, Fieldston Lower (Pre-K–5th Grade)
[email protected]
718-329-7313
Nancy Dwinell
Director of Admissions, Ethical Culture (Pre-K–5th Grade)
[email protected]
718-329-7574
Caroline Hubbell
Director of Admissions, Fieldston Middle and Fieldston Upper (6th–12th Grade)
[email protected]
718-329-7578
2023–2024 ECFS Admissions Events
Ethical Culture
Ethical Culture
Information Session
Thursday 10/12 from 5:00–6:30pm
Register to attend by completing our inquiry form here.
Our Ethical Culture Information Session will provide an opportunity to hear from members of our leadership team, our Admissions Office, and our DEI Department along with a panel of current 6th Grade students. We would love to tell you about our approach to progressive education, academic excellence, and ethical-based learning.
Fieldston Lower
Fieldston Lower
Information Session
Wednesday 10/4 from 6:00–8:00pm
Register to attend by completing our inquiry form here.
Join us on campus to hear from our Head of School, the Fieldston Lower leadership team, the Admissions Office, the DEI Department, and a panel of current 5th Grade students. Topics covered will include our unique approach to progressive education, academic excellence, and ethical-based learning.
Fieldston Middle (6th–8th Grade applicants)
Fieldston Middle (6th–8th Grade applicants)
Register for either event by completing our inquiry form here.
Online Information Session
Thursday 10/5 from 4:30–5:30pm
Our Fieldston Middle Online Information Session will provide an opportunity to hear from members of our Admissions Office, our DEI Department, and our leadership and health and wellness teams. The session will be recorded for those who register but are unable to attend.
Fieldston Middle Discovery Day
Sunday 10/15 from 10:00am–2:00pm, by appointment
Our Discovery Day will offer students and families a unique, in-depth, in-person exploration of our campus and facilities, highlighting the ways in which our students and faculty bring these spaces to life.
Fieldston Upper (9th–11th Grade applicants)
Fieldston Upper (9th–11th Grade applicants)
Register for either event by completing our inquiry form here.
Online Information Session
Thursday 10/12 from 4:30–5:30pm
Our Fieldston Upper Online Information Session will provide an opportunity to hear from members of our leadership and health and wellness teams, our Admissions Office, and our DEI department. The session will be recorded for those who register but are unable to attend.
Fieldston Upper Discovery Day
Sunday 10/15 from 10:00am–2:00pm, by appointment (FULL)
Our Discovery Day will offer students and families a unique, in-depth, in-person exploration of our campus and facilities, highlighting the ways in which our students and faculty bring these spaces to life.
This session is now full. If you would like to be contacted in the event of availability, please reach out to Keli O’Neill at [email protected] or 718-329-7249.
I found a school that strove to ignite my moral as well as my creative imagination.
ECFS is a dynamic and inspiring place — a place that gave me so much, and one that I truly love.

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a proud member of the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY). Founded in 1965, ISAAGNY aims to ensure orderly, professional, and equitable admissions processes at member schools: we do so by observing a shared admissions timeline, engaging in professional development to hone our collective craft, exchanging resources and best practices, and more. The resulting spirit of cooperation serves schools, families, and nearly 30,000 students across greater New York.