Welcome toTAG Scholars
Join our community of talented and gifted young scholars where every child's potential is nurtured and excellence is cultivated through innovative education and caring support.
Where Children Come First
At TAG School for Young Scholars, our dedicated faculty, supportive parents, and motivated students work together to create an environment where every child excels.
Gifted Education
Specialized curriculum designed specifically for talented and gifted students to reach their full potential.
Community Partnership
Strong collaboration between families, teachers, and students creates a supportive learning environment.
Academic Excellence
Proven track record of preparing students for success in high school and beyond.
Your Path to TAG
Our straightforward admission process is designed to identify students who will thrive in our challenging and supportive academic environment.
G&T Admissions for Children Entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026
Eligibility Process
For current pre-K students at DOE/district schools, Pre-K Centers, CBOs, or charter schools:
Anyone who adds a G&T program to their kindergarten application will be evaluated by their current pre-K teachers.
For current pre-K students at private or parochial school programs, or for children who are not yet in school:
- •Interested families apply by listing a G&T program on their kindergarten application.
- •After the application closes, DOE's Division of Early Childhood Education contacts applicants to set up interviews.
- •Then, interviews take place.
- •Based on these interviews, early childhood education experts nominate eligible applicants for G&T admissions.
How Kindergarten G&T Offers Are Made
- •After all applications are submitted and eligibility is determined, all eligible applicants are considered for offers.
- •Offers are determined based on families' application choices, seat availability, and admissions priorities. All G&T programs give an admissions priority to siblings of current students.
- •Due to limited seats, not all eligible applicants will be made offers.
- •Eligible applicants may be placed on program's waitlists if seats are not available.
- •All kindergarten applicants who apply by the deadline will receive a results letter in spring 2026.
For Children Entering G&T Programs for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Grade in Fall 2026
Eligibility Process
For current Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders in NYC public schools
Students are considered eligible if they satisfy the following grade requirements on their most recently available report card. Once a child is deemed eligible, there is no ranking within eligible students based on differences in course grades.
- •Have course grades of a 3 or 4, or the equivalent, on their report card in Math, Reading and Writing.
- •Cannot have had a 1 in any marking period in Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies and Science in the current school year.
- •Eligible students will receive notification either by email or mail.
For current Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders in charter, private or parochial schools
In order to determine your child's eligibility, you must:
- •Submit your child's report card grades to a Family Welcome Center.
- •After review of your child's report grades, you will be notified of the eligibility determination within 2 business days.
- •If your child is eligible, you will be provided with instructions about how to apply.
- •NYC Public Schools will determine eligibility based on converting your child's grades to a 4-point scale.
For current Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders in Homeschool
- •Email ESenrollment@schools.nyc.gov with your child's name, date of birth, current grade, and phone number in the spring.
- •Our team will contact you directly to discuss your child's academics in Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies and Science to determine eligibility.
- •You will be notified of the eligibility determination. If your child is eligible, you will be provided with instructions about how to apply.
How Grade 1-4 G&T Offers Are Made
- •Eligibility to apply to G&T programs does not guarantee a G&T seat. Offers for eligible applicants will be determined based on families' application choices, programs' seat availability, and admissions priorities.
- •All G&T programs give priority to siblings of current students enrolled or pre-registered for Fall 2026. G&T programs do not give priority to zoned families.
- •All applicants will receive a results letter, but due to limited seats, not all eligible applicants will receive an offer to a G&T program.
- •Families who receive offers will have the opportunity to accept or decline any offer that they receive.
- •Families with eligible students will be able to add themselves to additional waitlists of G&T programs if desired.
Timeline
Mark these important dates on your calendar to stay on track with the admission process.
For Children Interested in Kindergarten G&T Programs in Fall 2026
Here are some key dates:
For Children Interested in Grades 1, 2, 3, or 4 G&T Programs in Fall 2026
Here are some key dates:
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Learn More
Learn about the NYC Department of Education's Gifted and Talented program and how to apply for admission.