Admissions

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

Victoria Daley
Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid
[email protected]

Rachel Mieszczanski
Director of Admissions, Fieldston Lower (Pre-K–5th Grade)
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Nancy Dwinell
Director of Admissions, Ethical Culture (Pre-K–5th Grade)
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Caroline Hubbell
Director of Admissions, Fieldston Middle and Fieldston Upper (6th–12th Grade)
[email protected]

Please contact the Admissions Office through the divisional directors listed above for more information. For more information about ECFS and to attend our upcoming Admissions events, please complete an inquiry form here.

ECFS Admissions Events

Ethical Culture

2024–2025 Ethical Culture Admissions Events

Ethical Culture Information Session

Wednesday 10/9 from 5:00–6:30pm

This information session will provide an opportunity on the Ethical Culture campus to hear from members of our leadership team, our Admissions Office, and current 6th Grade students. Topics covered will include our unique approach to progressive education, academic excellence, and ethical-based learning. Register to attend by completing our inquiry form here.

Fieldston Lower

2024–2025 Fieldston Lower Admissions Events

Fieldston Lower Information Session

Tuesday 9/24 from 6:00–8:00pm

Join us on campus to hear from the Fieldston Lower leadership team, our Admissions Office, and a panel of current 5th Grade students. Topics covered will include our unique approach to progressive education, academic excellence, and ethical-based learning. Register to attend by completing our inquiry form here.

Explore Pre-K–1st Grade at Fieldston Lower (Online Event)

Thursday 10/24 from 7:00–8:00pm

Join us for an in-depth look into the early learning experience at Fieldston Lower. At Fieldston Lower, social and academic curricula are equally important. Topics covered will include our developmentally appropriate academic study through year-long themes, project-based experiential learning, and keeping ethics at the core of our curriculum. Time will be left for Q and A following the presentation. Register to attend here.

Explore 2nd Grade–5th Grade at Fieldston Lower (Online Event)

Tuesday 10/29 from 7:00–8:00pm

Join us online for an in-depth look into 2nd–5th Grade at Fieldston Lower. At Fieldston Lower, social and academic curricula are equally important. Each grade designs its curriculum to present our students with skills they will need for the 21st century, specifically cognitive, interpersonal, and intrapersonal skills. Come hear about the experience of joining the Fieldston Lower community in these grades. Time will be left for Q and A following the presentation. Register to attend here.

Fieldston Middle (6th–8th Grade applicants)

2024–2025 Fieldston Middle Admissions Events

For a fall 2024 tour of Fieldston Middle, please submit an application and then sign up for a tour on the Application Portal.

Fieldston Middle Online Information Session (for 6th–8th Grade applicants)

Wednesday 10/9 from 4:30–5:30pm

Our Fieldston Middle Online Information Session will provide an opportunity to hear from members of our Admissions Office, our Belonging and Social Impact Department, and our leadership. Register to attend here.

Fieldston Middle Discovery Day

Saturday 10/19 from 10:00am–4:00pm, 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. Register to attend here.

Fieldston Upper (9th–11th Grade applicants)

2024–2025 Fieldston Upper Admissions Events

For a fall 2024 tour of Fieldston Upper, please submit an application and then sign up for a tour on the Application Portal.

Our fall 2024 information sessions and Discovery Day have now passed. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Virtual Tour

A Welcome From Our Leadership

Get to know the Ethical Culture Fieldston School with a welcome note from Chief Executive Officer Kyle Wilkie-Glass.

Ethical Culture Fieldston School Upper School students collecting on the quad

Experience Our Four Divisions

Learn more about the four divisions of ECFS — Ethical Culture, Fieldston Lower, Fieldston Middle, and Fieldston Upper — by watching these videos.

I found a school that strove to ignite my moral as well as my creative imagination.

Tuition and Financial Aid

At ECFS, we are deeply committed to making a quality education affordable to as many families as possible — we grant more than $16 million per year in financial aid.

Frequently Asked Questions about Our Admissions Process

We know the application process can be confusing, but we’re here to help. We’ve compiled a list of questions we regularly receive about the admissions process and Ethical Culture Fieldston School in general.

ECFS is a dynamic and inspiring place — a place that gave me so much, and one that I truly love.

Is ECFS the Right School for Your Family?

We may not be the right school for every child or every family, so here are some things to consider when determining if our focus on ethical education and progressive pedagogy is a good fit for you and your student.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work, so that we can create an environment in which our students can truly thrive. Here’s how we do it.