International School of Brooklyn’s unique combination of bilingual education and the International Baccalaureate program empowers students who are curious, confident, and understand themselves as members of a global community.
Applications for International School of Brooklyn are completed online via Veracross. Please fill out our inquiry form to create your account.
Inquiry FormOnce your account has been created, you can access your application(s) via the Admissions Portal.
Admissions Portal
Rolling Admission for September 2026 entry: We continue to accept applications for the 2026-2027 school year for grades in which space is available. Please contact admissions@isbrooklyn.org to discuss availability.
Priority Admission for September 2027 entry: Applications for the 2027-2028 school year will become available on September 1, 2026. The initial application deadline for priority consideration is Monday, December 7, 2026 at 11:59pm, with additional materials due by January 8, 2027.
Rolling Admission for September 2027 entry: Applications submitted after January 8, 2027 will be considered on a rolling basis, as space allows, after priority notifications are sent in February. Rolling admission applications submitted and completed by January 8 may be considered in the priority round.
Please click on the grade you will be applying for below to see an overview of the required steps.
1. Fill out initial online form
Complete our online inquiry form to create your Veracross account and access the Admissions Portal.
2. Attend an admissions tour or virtual information session
Learn more about our mission, curriculum, and community at a virtual info session or in-person tour.
3. Submit online application (student and household information, family questionnaire, application fee)
Complete all the items listed under “Online Application” in your application checklist and pay the $75 application fee to submit your application. Once received, you will be able to request the electronic ISAAGNY school report form and sign up to attend a playgroup through the Admissions Portal. A follow up email will be sent with a list of remaining items and next steps.
4. Request that your child’s current teacher or daycare director complete the ISAAGNY School Report form
In the Admissions Portal, enter the name and email address of the person who will complete the form to send an electronic request.
5. Attend a winter playgroup or, for families located outside NYC, submit a video of your child at play
Your child’s 45-minute playgroup will take place in one of our preschool classrooms. The playgroup will include opportunities for open-ended play, an interactive group activity, songs, and a story. Parents are invited to socialize over coffee, tea, and light refreshments during the playgroup.
6. If applying for financial aid, submit your application via Clarity
Create a Clarity account, designate International School of Brooklyn to receive your application, and complete the application, including authorization for the release of your tax returns.
Pre-K 3 applicants for the 27-28 school year must turn 3 by September 1, 2027 (born between 9/2/2023 and 9/1/2024).
For applications complete by January 8, 2027, notifications will be sent on February 25, 2027, with a family reply deadline of March 4, 2027.
1. Fill out initial online form
Complete our online inquiry form to create your Veracross account and access the Admissions Portal.
2. Attend an admissions tour or virtual information session
Learn more about our mission, curriculum, and community at a virtual info session or in-person tour.
3. Submit online application (student and household information, family questionnaire, application fee)
Complete all the items listed under “Online Application” in your application checklist and pay the $75 application fee to submit your application. Once received, you will be able to request the electronic ISAAGNY school report form, choose a time for your virtual parent interview, and sign up to attend a playgroup through the Admissions Portal. A follow up email will be sent with a list of remaining items and next steps.
4. Schedule a virtual parent interview with the Admissions team
In the Admissions Portal, choose a date and time for your parent interview. Interviews take place on Google Meet and last 20-30 minutes. Interviews are an opportunity for us to get to know your family, understand what you are looking for in a school and community, and answer any questions you may have about ISB or the application process.
5. Request that your child’s current teacher or preschool director complete the ISAAGNY School Report form
In the Admissions Portal, enter the name and email address of the person who will complete the form to send an electronic request.
6. Attend a playgroup or, for families located outside NYC, submit a video of your child at play
Your child’s 45-minute playgroup will take place in one of our preschool classrooms. The playgroup will include opportunities for open-ended play, an interactive group activity, songs, and a story. Parents are invited to socialize over coffee, tea, and light refreshments during the playgroup.
7. If applying for financial aid, submit your application via Clarity
Create a Clarity account, designate International School of Brooklyn to receive your application, and complete the application, including authorization for the release of your tax returns.
Pre-K 4 applicants for the 27-28 school year must turn 4 by September 1, 2027 (born between 9/2/2022 and 9/1/2023).
For Pre-K 4 applications complete by January 8, 2027, notifications will be sent on February 25, 2027, with a family reply deadline of March 4, 2027.
Kindergarten applicants for the 27-28 school year must turn 5 by September 1, 2027 (born between 9/2/2021 and 9/1/2022).
For Kindergarten applications complete by January 8, 2027, notifications will be sent on February 4, 2027, with a family reply deadline of February 11, 2027.
1. Fill out initial online form
Complete our online inquiry form to create your Veracross account and access the Admissions Portal.
2. Attend an admissions tour or virtual information session
Learn more about our mission, curriculum, and community at a virtual info session or in-person tour.
3. Submit online application (student and household information, family questionnaire, application fee)
Complete all the items listed under “Online Application” in your application checklist and pay the $75 application fee to submit your application. Once received, you will be able to choose a time for your virtual parent interview and request the electronic ISAAGNY teacher recommendation form through the Admissions Portal. A follow up email will be sent with a list of remaining items and next steps.
4. Schedule a virtual parent interview with the Admissions team
In the Admissions Portal, choose a date and time for your parent interview. Interviews take place on Google Meet and last 20-30 minutes. Interviews are an opportunity for us to get to know your family, understand what you are looking for in a school and community, and answer any questions you may have about ISB or the application process.
5. Request that your child’s current teacher complete the ISAAGNY teacher recommendation form
In the Admissions Portal, enter the name and email address of the person who will complete the form to send an electronic request.
6. Request report cards/school reports from your child’s current school, to be sent directly to ISB (2025-2026 school year all reports and 2026-2027 first semester report)
Download and complete the transcript request form to request that your child’s current school send the previous year’s report cards to ISB. Once your child’s first semester report from this year is released, upload it via the Admissions Portal.
7. For applicants to 3rd to 5th Grade, submit samples of recent schoolwork in English and the target language
Upload examples of recent schoolwork, including writing assignments and math worksheets, to the Admissions Portal. If your child currently attends a bilingual or dual language program, include examples of schoolwork in both languages.
8. Schedule a school visit and language assessment for your child
Your child’s school visit will include a short classroom visit and a French or Spanish language assessment. The assessment will include speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities. School visits generally take place in the morning and last 60-90 minutes. The Admissions team will reach out to you to schedule the visit.
9. If applying for financial aid, submit your application via Clarity
Create a Clarity account, designate International School of Brooklyn to receive your application, and complete the application, including authorization for the release of your tax returns.
Lower School applicants should be comfortable speakers of French or Spanish and be able to read and write in the target language in order to be considered for admission. A language assessment is a part of the application process.
For Lower School applications complete by January 8, 2027, notifications will be sent on February 10, 2027, with a family reply deadline of February 26, 2027.
1. Fill out initial online form
Complete our online inquiry form to create your Veracross account and access the Admissions Portal.
2. Attend an admissions tour or virtual information session
Learn more about our mission, curriculum, and community at a virtual info session or in-person tour.
3. Submit online application (student and household information, family questionnaire, application fee)
Complete all the items listed under “Online Application” in your application checklist and pay the $75 application fee to submit your application. Once received, you will be able to request the electronic ISAAGNY teacher recommendation form and schedule your child’s school visit through the Admissions Portal. A follow up email will be sent with a list of remaining items and next steps.
4. Ask your child to complete the student questions
Have your child submit their responses to the student questions via the Admissions Portal.
5. Request that your child’s current teacher complete the ISAAGNY teacher recommendation form (applicants for 7th and 8th grade should request one English/humanities recommendation and one math recommendation)
In the Admissions Portal, enter the name and email address of the person who will complete the form to send an electronic request.
6. Request report cards/school reports from your child’s current school, to be sent directly to ISB (2025-2026 all reports and 2026-2027 first semester report)
Download and complete the transcript request form to request that your child’s current school send the previous year’s report cards to ISB. Once your child’s first semester report from this year is released, upload it via the Admissions Portal.
7. Schedule a school visit for your child
School visits generally take place in the morning and include sitting in on two classes, a brief interview, and an English writing exercise. Students who already speak French or Spanish and are applying for the multilingual program also complete a language assessment during the visit.
8.If applying for financial aid, submit your application via Clarity
Create a Clarity account, designate International School of Brooklyn to receive your application, and complete the application, including authorization for the release of your tax returns.
For Middle School applications complete by January 8, 2027, notifications will be sent on February 10, 2027, with a family reply deadline of February 26, 2027.
International School of Brooklyn admits students of any race, culture, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, culture, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic, and other school-administered programs.
International School of Brooklyn 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. Learn more about ISAAGNY here.
