Isidore Newman School | Application Process

How to Apply

(for the 2025-26 academic year)

To be assured of timely processing, applications should be submitted as early in the fall as possible.

In accordance with other independent schools in the area, Newman will begin to notify applicants to Grades 1-12 of their admission decisions on February 13, 2025. For Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, the notification date is March 18, 2025. Green Trees Early Childhood Village applicants will be notified at the end of January, 2025.

We will continue to accept applications throughout the year; however, waiting pools are sometimes established after these first notification dates. Please feel free to call with any questions about timing or process.

Applications for different grades will have slightly different processes. See below for details.

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Green Trees
For children 6 weeks to 3 years old (turning 4 after August 31, 2025).

Application - $75 fee (non-refundable)
- Parent Questionnaire: Newborns/Infants | Toddlers
- Sign up for a tour. Register here.
Questions? Please contact Caroline Jacobson, Admissions Associate for Green Trees: CarolineJacobson@newmanschool.org or 504.896.6344.

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Pre-K & K
Applicant should turn 4 by August 31, 2025 for Pre-K, and 5 by August 31, 2025 for K.
- Application - $130 fee (non-refundable). This includes the $65 application fee and a $65 fee for a Developmental Screening scheduled by Newman.
- Parent Questionnaire (Form will be emailed to you once an application has been submitted).
- Teacher recommendation from current school. (Request will be sent by Newman. Release form required.)
- Observation at current school. (Scheduled by Newman and/or a child may be asked to visit Newman.)
- Optional tour of Newman: Register here.
Questions? Please contact Arden Barnett, Assistant Director of Admission, for more information, at ArdenBarnett@newmanschool.org or 504.896.6348.

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Grades 1-3
- Application - $130 fee (non-refundable). This includes the $65 application fee and a $65 fee for an admission assessment scheduled by Newman.
- Teacher recommendation/transcripts from current school. (Request will be sent by Newman. Release form required.)
- Classroom visit and admission assessment scheduled by Newman. (After your application is processed, Newman will contact you to schedule a classroom visit and an admission assessment.)
- Optional tour of Newman.
If you have questions or if you would like to schedule a tour, please contact Arden Barnett, Assistant Director of Admission, at
ArdenBarnett@newmanschool.org or 504.896.6348.

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Grades 4-12
- Application - $65 fee (non-refundable).
- Visit Day if applying to grades 4-7: Please contact Newman Admission to coordinate a visit day and admission assessments.
- Visit Day if applying to grades 8-12: Register here for a visit day.
- Teacher recommendations and report cards or transcripts from current school. (Request will be sent by Newman. A signed release form is required.)
- Applicant interview, writing sample, and academic assessments. (These will be scheduled by Newman and the applicant family.)
- Admission testing – Students may submit standardized testing scores from the ISEE, SSAT or ERB/CTP tests. (If the applicant is currently enrolled in an NAIS/ISAS school, we will accept recent standardized testing from their school.)
- Newman will host the ISEE test on campus; however, you may take any of these tests at another location and have your score forwarded to us. (Our school code is: 192045.) You may register online for the ISEE using these directions. ISEE has a testing fee payable directly to ISEE online. Please call or email us if you have questions about testing requirements or registration.
Questions: Please contact Aaron Burns, Assistant Director of Admission, for more information: AaronBurns@newmanschool.org 504-896-6535

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Frequently Asked Questions

List of 11 frequently asked questions.

How do I get information regarding the admission process at Isidore Newman School?

Please call the Admission Office at (504) 896-6323.
Do I have to come to an open house if my child is applying for admission?

Attendance at an open house is highly recommended but not required as part of the application process. Open houses are, however, often helpful to families who are trying to decide which school might be the best match for their child.
What score does my child have to have on the admission test in order to be admitted?

There is no required minimum score on admission tests. Admission testing is only one part of the application process and the results will be looked at in conjunction with teacher recommendations, previous grades and observations or interviews.
My child will not be 4 until after August 31. Can he/she still apply for Pre-K?

Applications for students whose birthdays fall after the cutoff are certainly taken and considered as any other application would be. However, our applicant pool tends to be on the older side each year, so a young applicant might be considered too young to be a good match for the class he or she would be entering.
When will I know whether or not my child has been admitted?

By agreement with the other ISAS schools in the area, we can send first notices of admission on an agreed upon date in February or March for grades 1 – 12 and a slightly later date in March for grades Pre-K and Kindergarten for files that are complete at that time. That date is determined at the beginning of each year by the ISAS group. After those dates, we will notify families as soon as files are complete.
Is there a minimum GPA needed for admission to the Upper School?

No. But we are looking for students who will flourish in an accelerated curriculum; so, among other things, we look at previous report cards/transcripts and teacher comments to get a feel for how his/her current teachers feel the student is performing.
Is it possible for my child to visit Newman in order to decide whether or not to apply?

Yes. Visit days and other admission events will occur throughout the year. You may register for these directly on our website, or call our office at 504-896-6323 for more information.
Can I apply for admission online?

Yes. There is a link to our online application under Application Process, or you can access it directly through this link.
Does Newman offer financial assistance?

Newman has a need-based financial aid program. Click here for more information on applying for financial aid.
Is there an application fee?

Yes. The application fee is $50.
Is there a fee for admission testing?

Yes. The fee varies by grade, depending on the admission test and the testing agency.

Application Process

How to Apply

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Forms & Information

Frequently Asked Questions

List of 11 frequently asked questions.