Léman will be open for the 2020-21 school year starting on Wednesday, September 9. For families enrolled for the 2020/21 school year, please refer to our reopening PowerSchool microsite for the most up-to-date information on your child's program. For prospective families, our 2021-22 application is now open and our Fall Tour season will begin in early September. Upcoming tour dates are listed on our Ravenna page. Reservations are required. Contact our Admissions Team to inquire about admission to Léman. [Updated September 1, 2020]
We welcome your interest in grades 1-5 of Léman's Lower School housed at our Broad Street Campus. Léman's Lower School is a vibrant, joyful place with a curriculum focused on educating the whole child and developing strong critical thinking skills. We offer a diverse program that encourages students to reach their academic, social and emotional potential in a challenging yet nurturing environment that embraces family, community and citizenship.
Léman Manhattan maintains a limited number of placements for the 2020-21 academic year. Please contact a member of the admissions team with any questions. The application for 2021-22 is now open.
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.
Please complete and submit the following forms, which 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
Attend one of our online tours. Online tours are held both in the mornings and evenings. You can schedule your online tour or get more information on our Ravenna page. In-person tours will be available for families following attendance at an online admissions event.
Upon receipt of the required forms, our admissions office will contact you to schedule the applicant and parent interviews. Students applying for Grades 1-5 will be assessed through a personal interview which will be held virtually.
When registering for admission testing indicate Léman Manhattan Preparatory School as a recipient of the test scores.
Applicants for grades 2 through 4 are required to take the ECAA administered by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) (school code: 336630).
Applicants for grade 5 must take either the ISEE administered by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) (school code: 336630) or the SSAT (school code: 4572).
Please be sure to get all your application process steps to before their deadlines. Please review our Timelines page for more information on application deadlines, notification dates, and parent reply dates.
Completed admissions applications are reviewed by the admissions committee and notifications made on a continuous, space available basis. Please review our Timelines page for more information on application deadlines, notification dates, and parent reply dates.
Submit financial aid information to School and Student Services (school code: 4242). For more information, please visit our Tuition & Financial Aid page.
Don't worry. We're here to help! Our goal is to make your experience with the admissions process a pleasant one. Please contact a member of the admissions team or call 212-232-0266 with any questions, or to schedule a visit to Léman Manhattan.