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Applying to Fieldston Upper

ADMISSIONS UPDATE
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School application for the 2027–2028 academic year is now open. Explore our pages to learn more about our Admissions process.
Fieldston Middle and Upper (6th–12th Grade, Bronx)
Caroline Hubbell
Director of Admissions, Fieldston Middle and Fieldston Upper
admissions-fieldston@ecfs.org
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718-329-7306
Thank you for your interest in the Ethical Culture Fieldston School! We are excited to begin this journey with you as a prospective family, and look forward to sharing what makes ECFS such a special school and community.

We place each of our applicants, from Pre-K through 11th Grade, at the center of our admissions process, which informs all of the careful considerations we make when meeting and getting to know our prospective students and families. The Fieldston Middle and Upper Admissions team is deeply committed to embodying the values of our School and providing the highest level of care in supporting you through the process, ensuring that the experience is a meaningful one for you and your child, should you choose to apply.
Steps to apply: Fieldston Upper
9th Grade — Entry point: Our cohort of students advances to the 9th Grade, with a total enrollment of approximately 160–165 students. We anticipate 35–40 new student openings at this entry point.

10th and 11th Grades — Attrition-based: We welcome applications for the 10th and 11th Grades, which are considered based on the number of open seats we have due to attrition. We do not accept applications for 12th Grade.

  • Submit our inquiry form to be placed on our mailing list for updates about our application process.
  • Attend an online or in-person event for prospective students and families (fall events have passed).
    • Fall events have passed; please contact the Admissions team for more information.
  • Explore our website

  • Create an account in our online application system.
  • The Ethical Culture Fieldston School application for the 2027–2028 academic year is now open. For more information, please contact our Admissions team.
  • We do not require a student essay as part of our application.
  • Our application fee, payable online, is $75. We are happy to provide a fee waiver to qualifying families who request one by contacting us at admissions-fieldston@ecfs.org.
  • If you’d like to be considered for need-based financial aid, submit an application by Monday 12/1. Learn more information about our financial aid program and how to apply.

  • Use your parent portal checklist in our online application system to request and upload the required documents. For applicants to Fieldston Middle we require:
    • A School Report Form, completed by a principal, division head, counselor, or dean at the applicant’s current school.
    • A Teacher Evaluation Form from the applicant’s current 5th Grade teacher (applicants to 7th and 8th Grade are required to submit Teacher Evaluation Forms from both a current English and math teacher).
    • ISEE or SSAT report
      • School codes to submit scores: ISEE school code is 336242; SSAT school code is 3079
    • Official transcripts/report cards showing all semester and final grades for the previous academic year and the first marking period or semester of the current academic year
  • Attend your online interview conversation (for 6th Grade applicants only).
    • Once we have received and processed your submitted application form, you will be allowed to self-schedule your interview.
    • The interview conversation will be conducted by a member of the admissions team or faculty via Google Meet and will last approximately 40 minutes.
    • More information about your interview conversation will be included in your appointment email.
  • Schedule a campus tour.
    • We look forward to welcoming you to our campus in person and having you experience our community in action!
    • Use your parent portal checklist to self-schedule a date and time that is most convenient for your family.
  • Register for our programs for applicant students and families.

All parents/guardians included on the application will receive an admissions decision via email after 4:00pm on Wednesday 2/18/2026.
Admitted students and families will be invited to attend additional programs and revisit opportunities.
Admitted families will have until Tuesday 3/10/2026 at 12:00pm to make their enrollment decisions.
  • All parents/guardians included on the application will receive an admissions decision via email after 4:00pm on Wednesday 2/18/2026.
  • Admitted students and families will be invited to attend additional programs and revisit opportunities.
  • Admitted families will have until Tuesday 3/10/2026 at 12:00pm to make their enrollment decisions.
Sibling, alumni, and faculty/staff applicants
Sibling, alumni, faculty, and staff applicant families are given special consideration during the admissions process. However, due to the high volume of applications received, admission is not automatic or guaranteed. All applicants are evaluated according to the same criteria, and all admission decisions consider the best interest of each child. While we value our community, we are also committed to providing access to new families whose values and goals align with the School’s mission.

For additional information about sibling, alumni, and faculty/staff applications, please contact Caroline Hubbell at chubbell@ecfs.org.
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Ethical Culture Fieldston School offers a world-class progressive education in Pre-K–12th Grade at two historic campuses in Manhattan and the Bronx. The core of our educational program is the study and practice of ethics, which prepares us — and compels us — to take care of our world, ourselves, and each other.
CFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.

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