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  1. Home Schooling

    You must make a Statement of Intent to home-school your child by July 1, or within 14 days of beginning a home instruction program.

  2. Infant and Toddler

    Learn about eligibilty for Infant and Toddler programming. These programs provide free or low-cost child care and education for children from 6 weeks to 2 years old. If you qualify, your child can begin a program any tim...

  3. Gifted and Talented

    Eligible children entering kindergarten (in the calendar year they turn 5), grade 1, grade 2, or grade 3 can participate in G&T admissions.

  4. New Students

    If you are new to New York City public schools or need help with the enrollment process, visit the New Students page to learn more.

  5. Transfer High Schools

    Transfer schools are small, full-time high schools that help students who are behind on credits (or who have never been to high school) earn a high school diploma. Learn about eligibility criteria and school options.

  6. Types of High Schools

    Learn about some featured types of NYC public high schools, including Career and Technical Education, Community Schools, Early College, and Schools for New Arrivals.

  7. Diversity in Admissions

    Schools across New York City were invited to participate in a pilot initiative to increase diversity within their schools. Learn about the participating schools and initiatives for each grade level.

  8. Waitlists

    Learn how waitlists work for every application process.

  9. Young Adult Borough Centers

    Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs) are part-time afternoon and evening diploma-granting programs for high school students who are behind in credits, or students who struggle to attend school during the day because of fa...

  10. How Students Get Offers to DOE Public Schools

    Learn how offers are made and how students are matched with programs.

  11. Learn About Charter Schools

    Learn about charter schools and how they work in New York City.

  12. Head Start

    For qualifying families: Head Start provides safe, positive learning environments for children ages 3-4 to learn, to play, and get ready for kindergarten and beyond. Early Head Start provides child care for children 0-2 ...