Thank you for your interest in The School at Columbia.
The School at Columbia is a kindergarten through eighth grade independent school created by Columbia University to serve children of the neighboring community and those of Columbia University employees. In keeping with The School's mission, our admissions process aims to ensure that The School maintains an even balance between children of Columbia families and children of community families who live in Public School Districts 3 and 5, which comprise much of Harlem, Morningside Heights and the Upper West Side. We are grateful for Columbia’s generosity, which provides for our financial aid program and allows us to have a completely need-blind admissions process.
Our admissions season opens on September 3, 2008. Columbia-affiliated families and interested residents of Districts 3 and 5 not affiliated with the University may click on the relevant links to learn more about the particulars of our admission process.
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. We look forward to meeting you and your family.
Rekha Sharma Puri
Director of Admissions and Enrollment
