Lower School Grades 1-5
Application Process

Step 1

Create an online application.

Complete the online application process and submit the processing fee. Léman Manhattan uses the Ravenna system for our application process. If you do not have an account, please create one.

Step 2

Submit all required forms.

Please complete and submit all required forms, which are available on Ravenna, by the application deadline date:

Parent Authorization for Release of Records

For grade 1:
School Recommendation Form for Kindergarten and Grade 1 Applicants

or for grade 2 through 5:
Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form for Grade 2 Through 5 Applicants

Step 3

Visit our campus.

Attend one of our tours. In-person tours are held in the mornings and online open houses are held in the evenings. Visit Ravenna to schedule a tour.

Step 4

Schedule an interview and assessment.

Parents will be interviewed by a member of the admissions team. Students applying for Grades 1-5 will be assessed through a half day school visit. Parents can schedule these appointments on our Ravenna page.

Step 5

Admission testing

Testing is required for admission into Grade 5.

Léman will superscore multiple test submissions if a student takes the exam more than once. Families may submit scores from either the SSAT or the ISEE. Léman does not have a preference between the two. Students must complete testing early enough to ensure results are received by the admissions deadline, January 8, 2026.