K–12 Admissions
get to know us
What does it mean when we say we trust young people to direct their own education?
Not your typical school
Getting to know ALC-NYC is the first step of the admissions process.
To understand who we are and what we do here, we encourage families to explore our resources. You can learn a lot by digging into the about section of this site and from the videos, books, and articles collected here for you. To learn more about what inspired this approach to learning and community, please also check out our ALC Network site.
Evening Info session
Still have questions? Families are invited to join an info session to tour our space, meet members of our community, hear more about how the school works, and ask your own questions.
school day visit
Want to see ALC in motion? Families can join us for a 90-minute visit that includes a tour of the space, an opportunity to observe a community meeting, and a small-group conversation with current students, parents, and facilitators.
interest call
If you can’t attend an info session or have questions you’d like to speak to us about, you can schedule a 20-minute call with our admissions team. We’re happy to hear about your kid, answer questions, and talk together about whether ALC might be a good fit for your family.
ready to apply?
If you’ve spent some time getting to know ALC and feel it would be a good fit for your family, we’re so happy you found us! The next step is outlined here, or go right to the application.