United States, New York
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Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is a private, coeducational day and boarding school in downtown Manhattan that delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme within a K–12 continuum. The school emphasizes four pillars—Academic Rigor, Global Education, Personalized Learning for Each Child, and Partnerships that Drive Results—shaping an inquiry-based curriculum. A globally diverse community represents more than 50 nationalities, with world language learning beginning in PreK 2 and offering Mandarin, French, and Spanish through grade 5. The curriculum is organized into the Center for Early Childhood Education, Lower School, Middle School, and High School. Campus facilities include the Cunard Building upper school with a research library, theatres, and science and technology labs, plus the Broad Street Campus for younger students with libraries, pools, and studios. Distinctive programs include the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, Model UN, Camp Léman, and the Léman Conservatory, complemented by a vibrant Fine Arts program and a 400-seat theatre.
41 Broad St, New York, NY 10004, United States
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School - Broad Street Campus has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Mandarin, French, Spanish.
Broad Street Campus is at 41 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004, in the Financial District, just steps from the New York Stock Exchange. Morris Street Campus is at 1 Morris Street, New York, NY 10004, housed in the Cunard Building, steps from Wall Street and Battery Park. The Broad Street Campus serves ages 12 months through Grade 5 and the Morris Street Campus serves Grades 6–12, both located in Lower Manhattan.
Center for Early Childhood Education (12 months–PK4); Léman Explorers (12–24 months); PreK 2; PreK 3; PreK 4; Kindergarten; Lower School (Kindergarten–Grade 5); Middle School (Grades 6–8); High School (Grades 9–12); Boarding Program (Residential Students in Grades 9–12).
Private, coeducational day and boarding school; International Baccalaureate World School.
100+ nationalities represented.
Support Team comprises trained Learning Specialists who collaborate with classroom teachers; Student Support Services include Learning Support, Counseling, and Nursing.
United States
Private bus service from Brooklyn is offered, with routes covering Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, and Park Slope for Kindergarten–8th Grade; routes and timetables are determined by the school.
Annual tuition at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School - Broad Street Campus ranges from USD 15,000 to USD 72,000 for 2026/27.
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School - Broad Street Campus teaches IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 18.
Léman Manhattan is an International Baccalaureate World School that delivers a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum. The Four Pillars guide learning: Academic Rigor, Global Education, Personalized Learning for Each Child, and Partnerships that Drive Results. The curriculum emphasizes a globally minded community representing more than 50 countries. Personal Learning Plans differentiate instruction to support each student's growth. World language instruction begins in PreK 2 with Mandarin, French, and Spanish offered, continuing through 5th grade. Academic divisions include the Center for Early Childhood Education, Lower School, Middle School, and High School.
MAP tests show Léman students consistently score above national and New York State averages in reading, math, and language, with many students demonstrating more than a year's growth in a single school year. In the most recent testing cycle, Léman students outperformed the national average in every grade and subject tested and exceeded New York State averages in reading, math, and language.
Expert College Advising provides comprehensive college counseling, including PSAT and practice ACT, advisory sessions, parent workshops, and one-to-one college planning meetings starting in junior year. The college counseling program also hosts workshops with college admissions officers and an annual college fair. Léman graduates have been accepted to colleges and universities such as Harvard University, Yale University, and Columbia University. Eighty percent of Léman graduates are accepted to highly selective colleges.
1. Start the online Ravenna application and register for an admissions tour. Admission is selective and Léman Manhattan cannot admit every applicant, so begin the online process early. The birthday cut-off for PK2, PK3, PK4 and Kindergarten is December 31 of the enrolled school year. Applications are submitted on Ravenna for Léman Manhattan. 2. If you will seek financial aid, indicate this on your child's application. The financial aid process has two steps: Step 1, indicate that assistance will be sought on the application; Step 2, create a Clarity account and begin the financial aid application (Day Applicants). 3. Submit the preliminary Ravenna application and gather required supplemental materials according to grade. The Preliminary Application includes basic contact information, educational history, and a student/guardian statement; Supplemental Materials differ by grade and may include school reports, teacher letters and standardized test scores if required. 4. Follow the published timelines by grade; Regular Admission follows ISAAGNY and Rolling Admission may occur on a space-available basis after the final ISAAGNY dates. 5. If admitted, enroll by the specified deadline, sign the enrollment agreement and have tuition payment (deposit or pay in full) clear by the deadline; extensions are not guaranteed for spots or financial aid.
Financial aid is available starting in Kindergarten. The financial aid process comprises two steps: Step 1, indicate on the application that you will seek assistance; Step 2, go to Clarity to begin the financial aid application. Clarity webinars are offered to help families understand the process. Léman also provides a $2,000 sibling tuition discount.
Léman follows the ISAAGNY admissions timeline; deadlines apply by grade and, after the final ISAAGNY dates, applications may continue to be accepted on a space-available basis.
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