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Dwight School New York is an independent day school in Manhattan that delivers the International Baccalaureate across the PYP, MYP and DP. The school educates students from ages 2 to 18 and operates across four Manhattan campuses within Dwight's nine-campus network. Preschool through Grade 10 participate in the PYP and MYP; Grades 11–12 may pursue the IB Diploma Program or the Dwight Courses Program, after a placement process and a two-year commitment. The Diploma requires six IB subjects (three Standard Level and three Higher Level), the IB Core (CAS, EE, TOK), and up to 45 points. A minimum of 24 points plus HL/SL thresholds and completion of CAS, EE and TOK are required. Dwight supports university readiness with a dedicated college counseling team. Facilities include a 40,000-square-foot Athletic Center, a Performing Arts Center with a black-box theater and recording studio, four campuses, and Quest Learning Center offering on-site academic coaching.
EF Academy New York is a high school set on a 97-acre Thornwood campus near New York City, welcoming students from 60+ nationalities. The school offers an American high school diploma with the option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or individual IB/AP courses, allowing students to tailor their schedule to their goals. With daily mentorship and a 24/7 care team, advisers design personalized pathways toward graduation in a hands-on, student-centered environment. The campus supports immersive learning through field studies, collaborative projects, and small classes in modern science labs and flexible classrooms. On-site housing is available, alongside day programs, and facilities include a Fitness Center, outdoor pitch, courts, wooded trails, and a dining hall serving inspired meals. Partnerships such as the Nobel Prize Museum broaden exposure to laureates and real-world inquiry. EF Academy New York is accredited by the Middle States Association and the New York State Education Department.
The École New York is a bilingual French-American school located in Manhattan's Flatiron District, serving students from Pre-Nursery through 8th Grade, with a dedicated high school track in partnership with Léman Manhattan. The school integrates the French National Curriculum with an inquiry-based American system, where native-speaking faculty teach core subjects like math, science, and humanities in both French and English. A unique hallmark of the Middle School experience is the "World of Work" (WoW) initiative, which connects 8th-grade students with professionals from diverse fields—such as UN advisors, perfumers, and journalists—to explore career paths and personal values. For outdoor activity, the school utilizes a rooftop playground at its Maternelle campus and daily closes East 22nd Street to create a safe "Open Street" for Elementary and Middle School play. Students also begin learning Spanish or Mandarin in 3rd Grade, further expanding their multicultural perspective and communication skills.
United Nations International School (UNIS) is a Pre‑K–12 day program affiliated with the United Nations and delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for ages 4 to 18. The campus network comprises a four‑story Manhattan site along the East River and a Queens campus serving K–8, with a combined footprint of 226,000 feet, 200 classrooms, 15 science laboratories, and three libraries. UNIS aligns its curriculum with Common Core Math Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, NY ELA standards, and British Columbia Social Studies Standards, while maintaining the IB learner profile across teaching and assessment. Distinctive features include a roof gym in a bubble and an outdoor running track, a language program (nine languages and a mother‑tongue offering), and travel, arts, and service opportunities. Students participate in UNIS‑UN and MUN conferences, perform at venues such as Carnegie Hall, and complete 30 hours of community service each year, alongside 38 interscholastic sports teams.
Pine Street School is an International Baccalaureate World School in downtown Manhattan serving children from 1 to 14. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is a candidacy school for the Middle Years Programme (MYP), complemented by a Montessori-inspired preschool. The curriculum centers on inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning with a strong emphasis on language immersion. Kindergarten through Grade 5 study Spanish or Mandarin through immersion, Ones & Twos participate in a tri-lingual English/Spanish/Mandarin format, and German is introduced in Middle School. The school operates across two campuses—Lower Elementary at 25 Pine Street and Middle School at 156 William Street—with a 1:1 Apple device program and Apple Distinguished School status since 2022. Facilities support technology-enabled learning, coding, and robotics, while partnerships extend learning beyond the classroom. A focus on global citizenship, community connections, the arts, and athletics complements the IB program. The school fosters curiosity, collaboration, and compassionate leadership daily.
Located on the East River in Kips Bay, The British International School of New York educates students from age 3 to 18 on a campus. The school offers a blended curriculum that combines the English National Curriculum with IB approaches in the Primary and Middle Years, and Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels in Upper School. Early Years integrates the UK Early Years Foundation Stage with the IB Primary Years Programme; Lower School uses the EN Curriculum within an IB framework; Middle School provides IB-based inquiry alongside IGCSE preparation; Upper School follows IGCSE and A Levels. Opened in 2006, BIS-NY launched its Upper School in 2018. Facilities include outdoor play areas, onsite swimming pool, science labs, art studios, libraries, dedicated spaces for music, languages, STEM and design. Additional strengths include a truly robust performing arts program, language clubs, and after-school activities led by groups such as Green Team and BIS-NY Bulldogs.
Harrow International School New York sits on a 170-acre campus with 1,000 feet of waterfront on Long Island, home to the Bourne Mansion and 21st-century learning spaces. The school offers an international curriculum framework spanning British, American, and International Baccalaureate programmes, including MYP and the Diploma Programme for which it is an IB Candidate School. From Pre Shell (Grade 6) to Sixth Form (Grade 12), students graduate with the IB Diploma alongside a Harrow New York Diploma and a New York State High School Diploma. Lessons are delivered in English, with language offerings for modern and classical languages as appropriate. Three competencies—digital, social, and cognitive—shape learning and its real-world application. The campus supports extensive on-site sport and performing arts facilities, with further facilities planned, including a STEM building and an on-site athletic center. Rich co-curriculars, a Careers programme, and a House system foster leadership and community. A global community worldwide.
German-American School Manhattan (GSM) is a bilingual IB World School serving Preschool through Grade 5 across two Tribeca campuses. At 85 Warren Street is the Kita Preschool & Kindergarten, and at 74 Warren Street is the Dual Immersion Elementary School. The program educates children ages 2 to 11 in a 50/50 bilingual model, delivering a German-language curriculum alongside New York State standards. The school is authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme and blends German grade-level competencies with US standards within an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary framework. In grades 1–5, instruction is split evenly between German and English, with native German teachers guiding German reading, writing, math, social studies and ethics, and native English teachers guiding English reading, writing, science, social studies and math. Art, music, and movement are taught in both languages; Spanish begins in Grade 3. Class sizes are small, up to 20 students, supporting learning, collaboration, and reflection.
International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent, non-profit day school in Carroll Gardens serving children ages 3 to 14. ISB offers an IB World School program with the Primary Years Programme for Pre‑K 3 through fifth grade and the Middle Years Programme for sixth through eighth grade, alongside a French Curriculum. The school provides immersive language learning in French and Spanish, with native‑speaking teachers. Preschool–Lower School are accredited by the French Ministry of Education; the full program is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education, and the curriculum integrates New York State standards within the IB framework. Founded in 2005, ISB emphasizes inquiry‑based learning and multilingualism within a diverse community. On campus, facilities include a sunny courtyard, light‑filled classrooms, a learning garden, a full‑size gym, and dedicated art and music studios. The multilingual library houses about 14,000 volumes, and after‑school enrichment and athletic programs extend learning beyond the classroom.
Whitby School is an independent, co-educational day school in Greenwich, United States, serving ages 1 to 14. It blends Montessori philosophy in the early years with IB programs in the Middle Years. The Whitby Montessori Children's House serves infants through early childhood, while Lower School (Grades 1-4) and Middle School (Grades 5-8) follow the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Spanish is introduced from 18 months as part of a language-rich curriculum. The 32-acre campus houses 76,000 square feet of modern facilities, including an Athletics Center, a World Language classroom, a Design Technology lab, a Science Lab, and a Performing Arts Center for theatre and music. A library Makerspace supports hands-on learning, and the cocurricular program for Grades 5-8 is integrated into the school day. Notable offerings include Montessori Model United Nations, MATHCOUNTS, First LEGO League, and a broad athletics program with seasonal MSFAA teams. Welcoming international families with global perspectives.
German International School New York (GISNY) is a private, independent, non-profit bilingual international day school located on a 20-acre campus in White Plains, New York, serving students ages 3 to 18. Affiliated with Germany, GISNY offers a dual-curriculum approach that combines German and American programs in an immersive, academically rigorous setting. The school emphasizes a nature-based program, with outdoor classrooms for early childhood and a spiral curriculum from Pre-K through Grade 12. Languages are integral to learning, with a strong bilingual program beginning in Pre-K and additional language offerings. STEM is embedded at all grade levels, and graduates pursue the German International Abitur alongside a U.S. High School Diploma. The campus features a vibrant library with more than 13,000 items, a state-of-the-art Science Wing with labs and a MakerSpace, arts and music spaces, an auditorium, and extensive athletics facilities. Enrollment exceeds 420 students from over 20 nationalities. A welcoming community.
Pine Street School is an International Baccalaureate World School in downtown Manhattan serving children from 1 to 14. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is a candidacy school for the Middle Years Programme (MYP), complemented by a Montessori-inspired preschool. The curriculum centers on inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning with a strong emphasis on language immersion. Kindergarten through Grade 5 study Spanish or Mandarin through immersion, Ones & Twos participate in a tri-lingual English/Spanish/Mandarin format, and German is introduced in Middle School. The school operates across two campuses—Lower Elementary at 25 Pine Street and Middle School at 156 William Street—with a 1:1 Apple device program and Apple Distinguished School status since 2022. Facilities support technology-enabled learning, coding, and robotics, while partnerships extend learning beyond the classroom. A focus on global citizenship, community connections, the arts, and athletics complements the IB program. The school fosters curiosity, collaboration, and compassionate leadership daily.
Located in a historic townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, La Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi provides a bilingual educational journey from preschool through high school. The school is the only institution in North America to hold "Scuola Paritaria" status, meaning it is fully accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education and offers an authentic Italian curriculum. Students in the High School division, or Liceo Scientifico, can pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, graduating with dual certifications recognized by universities worldwide. Notable for its deep cultural roots, the school organizes annual traditions like Carnevale and student choir performances for Festa della Repubblica. Facilities include an art studio and science labs, with physical education held at the nearby Fastbreak sports center. This model prepares students for international higher education, blending the intellectual heritage of Italy with the local resources of New York City.
Brooklyn Friends School is a day school in New York City, rooted in Quaker values and serving students from age 2 through 18. The school combines the American curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for grades 11 and 12, giving students the option to pursue the full DP or take IB courses for credit. The DP core includes Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service, and the program emphasizes rigorous inquiry and cross‑disciplinary thinking. The campus structure supports Preschool through Grade 12 across two sites: 375 Pearl Street houses Early Childhood through Middle School with multiple libraries, science laboratories, art studios, a theater, and rooftop play area; 116 Lawrence Street hosts Upper School with additional classrooms, science labs, visual and performing arts spaces, a library, and a cafe. Brooklyn Friends School offers broad arts, language, service, and leadership opportunities, alongside strong commitment to community and wellness.
The French-American School of New York (FASNY) Harbor Campus provides a bilingual education for students in grades 9 through 12. As the only school in the New York metropolitan area authorized to offer both the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and the French Baccalaureate (including the BFI), it allows families to choose the academic pathway that best suits their child's future goals. Students benefit from a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring personalized attention within a multicultural community representing over 50 nationalities. The Harbor Campus features specialized facilities including science laboratories and dedicated spaces for robotics and AI integration. A signature initiative at FASNY is the "Visible Learning" program, which emphasizes student agency by teaching pupils to evaluate their own progress and understand the specific criteria for success. All graduates earn a New York State high school diploma alongside their chosen international certification, preparing them for admission to universities worldwide.
Lycée Français de New York is a bilingual day school serving ages 3 to 18, affiliated with AEFE and following the French Ministry of Education. The curriculum blends the French program with American links, delivering instruction in French and English and guiding students toward the French Baccalaureate in secondary grades (6–12) while offering AP courses. The school emphasizes project‑based learning, creative exploration, and rigorous academics, with language mastery supported by native‑speaking instructors and exposure to multiple languages, including Mandarin. STEAM is woven across all grades, supported by facilities such as a Makerspace and a Media Lab. The campus, consolidated on a single East Side site in 2003 and expanded with the York Wing in 2016, features a 354-seat auditorium, digital media studio, three‑tier arts spaces, and outdoor play areas. Graduates matriculate at universities worldwide. An after-school program includes 68 clubs and 43 teams, including AI, robotics, theater and Model UN.
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