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rooklyn Friends School admits qualified students of diverse backgrounds and talents who will contribute to a community that values academic achievement, mutual respect, and cooperation. New students are admitted on the basis of previous academic records, personal interviews, testing, and recommendations. Application should be made in fall for the following September, although later applications may be considered if vacancies exist.

APPLYING TO BFS: Everything that you need for applying to BFS is available online. We suggest that you start with the links below, which will guide you through the admissions process for your division. You can also jump to particular admissions information by using the “BFS online admissions quick links” at the top of each page in this section. Or find answers to specific questions by using the links under “For more information.”

See a list of all IMPORTANT DATES. This page includes admissions tour dates and also includes important admissions updates and announcements.

The online forms contain all of the information that is in our DVD admissions packet. If you still prefer to receive the packet, you can use our online admissions inquiry form or call (718) 852-1029 to receive an admissions packet. Be sure to include your address, phone number, and the grade your child will be entering. Application packets are available in September for admission the following school year. Please call the admissions office or fill out the admissons inquiry form in September.

Application Fees: The application fee for the Family Center and Preschool is $110. The application fee for grades K–11 is $75.

NOTE: Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old, and 1st grade applicants must be 6 years old, before October 1st to be considered for admission.

Applicants to the Preschool 3s program and 4s program must be 3 and 4 years old respectively before October 1st. Children entering the Family Center must be 20 months by the start of school. Twos for the Red Room must be 2 by June 30th.

BFS ONLINE ADMISSIONS:

• Applying to Preschool and Family Center (20 months through Preschool 4s)
• Applying to Lower School (Kindergarten through 4th grade)
• Applying to Middle School (5th grade through 8th grade)
• Applying to Upper School (9th grade through 11th grade)

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

• Admissions FAQ
• Request a DVD admissions packet or other admissions info
• Admission forms
• Admission deadlines & updates

• BFS tuition schedule
• Information about financial aid

• Information for Quaker families considering Brooklyn Friends School
• Information for families of legacy students (siblings, and children of alumni/ae, faculty, staff, and Members of the NY Quarterly Meeting)

• Admissions tours
• Getting to BFS