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Lower school students at The Green Vale School, a private school in Nassau county standing together

Application Process

Ready to take the next step?

The Admissions team is here to assist you through the process. 

NEW for the 2026-2027 school year: 
The admissions portal for candidates considering Pre-Nursery - 8th grade will be opened on August 4th.
Applications for all grades are due by December 1st, with decisions mailed by January 1st.  
Application received after December will be processed on  a rolling basis, as space permits. 

Please note that Green Vale uses a September 1st date of birth cut-off for most applicants/grades.
Green Vale accepts new students in  every grade, providing there is space.

Application Process

1 -  Visit Campus - Attend an Event

Let us show you all that Green Vale has to offer. 
Private tours are offered daily and on select Saturdays and holidays.
We also welcome you to attend one of our upcoming events or take a virtual tour from the comfort of your own home.

 

2 -  Submit an Application

Families may submit an application at any time using Green Vale's secure online platform. Once an account has been created, an individualized checklist will outline next steps.

Any additional candidates may be added using the "Add a Student" button on the right side of the parent page. 

There is a non-refundable application fee of $75 per student

 

3 -  Provide Student Records

Once an application is received, a checklist in the Admission Portal will allow you to upload your child’s academic records, as well as submit a request for a teacher recommendation.  

Please note that admissions requirements vary according to the age of your child.

 

4  - Schedule a Parent Meeting

Taking time to get to know every family is a critical part of the admissions process. Parent meetings are conducted via Zoom, and provide us with the opportunity to learn more about your child(ren) and answer any questions that you have regarding Green Vale.

5  -  Schedule a Student Visit 

Student visits are a great way for your child(ren) to experience first hand what it is like to be a Green Vale student, and spend the day getting  to know their peers. Visits are hosted Monday-Thursday, and vary in duration based on the age of your child. 

6  -  Apply for Financial Assistance (optional) 

Applicants to Green Vale are accepted for admission on a need-blind basis. Our Financial Aid Committee begins reviewing applications for the upcoming school year starting in November.

To submit an application , please complete a form through the Clarity Financial application.

Applications for the 26-27 school year will be available starting Monday, August 4th.
 

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Decisions & Enrollment

Applications are accepted and processed on a rolling basis starting in October. The Admissions Committee meets monthly to review any completed  applicant files, and decisions are communicated by the Director of Admissions by both mail and email.

Formal enrollment contracts are distributed in February.
Executed contracts, along with a 10% deposit, are expected within three weeks of receipt.  


The Green Vale School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, and disability 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, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, and disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs, except where gender is a bona fide qualification.