Application Process

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.