Brooklyn Friends School vs Dwight School

	B Brooklyn Friends School New York, United States	D Dwight School New York, United States
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year $31,630 - 65,575	Fees / year $42,000 - 67,900
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 742
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1867	Opened 1872
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Downtown Brooklyn, New York. Main Building at 375 Pearl Street serves Early Childhood through Middle School; Upper School is located at 116 Lawrence Street.	Location Located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Dwight New York operates across four campuses: North Campus at 291 Central Park West; CPW Campus at 18 West 89th Street (Main Office, Middle & Upper Schools: Grades 5–12); Riverside Campus at 144 Riverside Blvd (Early Childhood: Small Wonder–Pre‑K); and 94th Street Campus at 705 Columbus Ave (Early Childhood Division & Lower School: Preschool 3s–Grade 4). The Athletic Center is at 2116 1st Ave.
Stages	Stages Early Childhood; Grades K-1; Grades 2-4; Grades 5-8; Grades 9-12	Stages Dwight New York has four levels: Early Childhood; Lower School (Kindergarten–Grade 4); Middle School (Grades 5–8); and Upper School (Grades 9–12).
School type	School type Independent day school rooted in Quaker values	School type Private day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 45 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Quest Learning Center provides learning support for students with learning differences and is integrated across Dwight to benefit all learners.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States	Country affiliation United States
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Quaker (Religious Society of Friends)	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Private bus service on select routes; $4,200 per child for the school year	Bus service details The school provides a private bus service operated by Queens Children Transportation.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Annual tuition (2026–27) — by program - Grades K–12 (Day school): USD 65,575. - Early Childhood (2s): Half Day (9:00–11:50 a.m.) USD 31,630; Full Day (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) USD 47,050. - Early Childhood (3s): Half Day (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) USD 35,150; Full Day (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) USD 49,750. - Early Childhood (4s, full day): USD 57,660. Application fees and how they are collected - A non-refundable application fee is required at the time of application; the application is submitted through the school's online application system (Ravenna) and the fee is collected as part of that process. Billing schedule and payment terms - Families contract for the full academic year via an enrollment contract and must submit the signed contract together with the required enrollment deposit to reserve a place; the enrollment deposit is non-refundable. - The school provides payment-plan options administered through a tuition-management vendor (TADS). Families select a plan on their enrollment agreement; specific installment schedules and due dates are set on the enrollment contract and by the Business Office. - Typical plan structures available through the tuition-management vendor include payment-in-full, two large installments, or multi-month installment plans; the vendor withdraws payments on scheduled dates and invoices detail the chosen plan. The Business Office will notify families of the available plan options and exact due dates on the enrollment materials. Payment methods and fees - Payments are processed via the school's tuition-management service (TADS). Accepted methods include ACH/bank transfer, paper check or money order, and credit card (Major cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) when enabled for a given family account. A convenience fee applies for credit-card payments as set by the tuition-management vendor. Boarding fees - Brooklyn Friends School is a day school; boarding is not offered. There are no boarding fees. Other costs and typical additional fees - Lunch: Lunch service is included in the tuition for Grades K–12. - Extended Day / Afterschool (BFX) and specialty after-school offerings: these programs require separate registration and additional fees; the Extended Day program (BFX) is billed separately and fees vary by schedule (examples from a recent BFX session show per-day pricing for terms). Expect separate term- or session-based charges for after-school Xplorations and specialty classes. - Summer programs and camp carry separate charges and deposits distinct from the school-year tuition. - Athletics: team uniforms are provided on loan with a deposit; the deposit is returned when the uniform is returned or carried over to the next season; failure to return a uniform may result in forfeiture of that deposit. Additional team or trip-specific fees may apply for some competitive and out-of-town activities. - Materials, special trips, or course-specific fees: while regular co-curricular activities, student books, field trips, technology, supplies, facilities and (K–12) lunch are covered in tuition, certain out-of-town trips, optional programs, and some outside vendors or specialty activities may assess separate fees. Expect incidental program charges to be billed separately when applicable. Refund information and withdrawal - Enrollment deposit: the enrollment deposit required to reserve a place is non-refundable. Families who wish to reverse their enrollment decision must follow the contract's specified cancellation window; if cancellation occurs by the contract's deadline they will not be obligated for additional tuition beyond the non-refundable deposit. After the contract cancellation deadline, families are typically obligated for the full year's tuition regardless of attendance. - Tuition Insurance and partial refunds: the school maintains an arrangement with an external tuition-insurance provider (A.W.G. Dewar, Inc.) to provide a partial refund of tuition if a student withdraws after the school year has begun; families should review the tuition-insurance plan details and enrollment options if they wish coverage for withdrawals. Summary of practical items for parents - Annual tuition amounts (2026–27) are listed above for each program; billing and installment details are set on the enrollment contract and administered through the school's tuition-management vendor. - Expect separate, additional charges for Extended Day/BFX, afterschool specialty classes, summer programs, some out-of-town trips, and certain athletics/team items. Athletic uniform handling is deposit-based per season. (End of fees overview)	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - Non-refundable application fee: USD 75. - Non-refundable registration (enrollment) fee: USD 1,500 (assessed at enrollment). - Financial aid processing fee (for Clarity application): USD 65. - Parents Association fee: USD 150 (annual). Tuition fees by program / year group (annual amounts) - 2s Programs (annual): - 2 mornings (Tue & Thu, 8:30 am–12:00 pm): USD 17,900. - 3 mornings (Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30 am–12:00 pm): USD 26,900. - 5 mornings (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–12:00 pm): USD 36,500. - Full days (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–2:30 pm): USD 42,000. - Extended days (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–5:30 pm): USD 48,000. - Preschool 3s (annual): - 5 mornings (8:30 am–12:00 pm): USD 36,500. - 5 full days (8:30 am–2:30 pm): USD 49,900. - 4s Program (annual): - 5 mornings (8:30 am–12:00 pm): USD 36,500. - 5 full days (8:30 am–2:30 pm): USD 49,900. - Pre-Kindergarten (8:30 am–2:30 pm): USD 49,900 (annual). - Kindergarten (8:30 am–3:30 pm): USD 63,900 (annual). - Grades 1–4 (8:30 am–3:30 pm): USD 67,900 (annual). - Grades 5–12 (8:00 am–3:00 pm): USD 67,900 (annual). Additional mandatory or regularly assessed fees (examples by division) - Technology fee (Kindergarten and Grades 1–12): USD 1,975 (annual). - International Baccalaureate (IB) program fee (Grades 11–12): USD 750. - I-20 processing fee for international students (where applicable): USD 750 (non-refundable). - Uniforms, textbooks, overnight/grade-level trip fees and some extracurricular-specific costs: amounts vary by grade and activity. Per-term / per-instalment detail and billing schedule - Tuition figures above are annual. The school issues initial billing statements in late spring and administers tuition collection through an online student-billing service (Smart Tuition). Families select a payment schedule; the Business Office offers multiple payment-plan structures (examples historically provided include one, two, four, or eight payments). Exact instalment dates and plan choices are administered through the billing service and appear on the initial statement. - Example instalment calculations (for reference only): - Single annual payment: full annual tuition in one payment. - Two-payment plan: each instalment ≈ annual tuition ÷ 2. - Four-payment plan: each instalment ≈ annual tuition ÷ 4. - Eight-payment plan: each instalment ≈ annual tuition ÷ 8. (These instalment amounts are mathematical divisions of the published annual tuition and will be adjusted to reflect any assessed fees, deposits, or credits on the billing statement.) Payment terms, methods and late-payment policy - Accepted payment methods include online debit/credit card, wire transfer (bank transfer), ACH, and payment by check; credit/debit card transactions may incur convenience fees. The school uses an online billing/payment platform (Smart Tuition) for statements and payments. A finance charge of 1% per month is assessed on delinquent accounts. Students with accounts in arrears may be prevented from attending school or receiving records/reports until the account is brought current. Boarding - Dwight School New York is a day school and does not provide boarding or homestay accommodation. Boarding fees are not applicable. Refunds and withdrawal policy - The application fee and registration fee are non-refundable. If a student is withdrawn after May 1 of the preceding school year (per the enrollment contract), the signator is responsible for the full year's tuition, payable immediately. Mid-year withdrawal and other refund responsibilities are governed by the enrollment contract; delinquent balances may result in withheld records. Other routinely assessed or optional costs - After-school and extended-day activities, special curricular or extracurricular program fees, certain language-course supplements, overnight trips, athletic tournament/away-trip costs, and some grade-specific materials or experiences can generate additional charges that vary by student and grade level. Families are billed for these items as applicable. A small number of optional services and fee-based programs may also appear on a student's account. Summary of the most commonly billed line items for families - Annual tuition (varies by program/grade) — see list above. - Non-refundable application fee: USD 75. - Non-refundable registration fee: USD 1,500. - Technology fee (K+): USD 1,975. - IB program fee (Grades 11–12): USD 750. - I-20 processing fee for international students (if applicable): USD 750. - Parents Association fee: USD 150. Notes on administration of fees - Billing and payment administration is handled through the school's Business Office and the online billing service; families receive an initial statement in late spring and ongoing statements according to their selected payment plan. Late or delinquent accounts incur finance charges and may affect a student's continued attendance and access to records.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements No boarding is offered. Extended Day after-school care is available for Early Childhood through Grade 8 with separate registration and additional fees.	Boarding arrangements The school is a day school and does not provide boarding or homestays for international students.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Lower School uniforms are provided through Lands' End. White long-sleeved dress shirt is worn with the Dwight School tie (hunter/classic navy plaid). A navy blazer with crest or navy cardigan is worn; the Dwight School crest is required on all polos, turtlenecks, sweaters, and blazers. Sneakers are permitted in solid neutral colors on regular days; on formal dress code days, sneakers are not permitted.
Food options	Food options Lunch is included in tuition for Grades K–12. Preschool and Kindergarten through 2nd grade bring lunch from home; grades 3–8 eat lunch in the Pearl Street cafeteria and grades 9–12 in the Lawrence Street cafe. The Pearl Street cafeteria also serves breakfast (7:30 am–9:15 am) for cash using a card system. A main weekly lunch menu is posted on the BFS website.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system Timothy House (Grades 1-5); Bentley House (Grades 6-8); Franklin House (Grades 9-10); Anglo House (Grades 11-12).
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The Board of Trustees governs Brooklyn Friends School. The Board sets high-level policies, hires and supports the Head of School, plans for the future of the school, and leads the financial support of the school.	Governance and ownership Dwight School New York is an independent co-educational IB World Continuum School and Global Network.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Brooklyn Friends School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for grades 11 and 12. Students take IB courses across six subject areas: English, World Languages (French and Spanish), History, Sciences, Mathematics, and Arts. Diploma students complete core requirements: Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service. Students may follow the Diploma pathway or take IB courses for individual credit, with many combining IB coursework with BFS classes. The program runs over two years (11th and 12th grades) and emphasizes critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration; the Diploma is held in high regard by colleges and universities.	Curriculum details Dwight School New York delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum across the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP). Preschool through Grade 10 participate in the PYP and MYP automatically, while Grades 11–12 may pursue the IB Diploma Program or the Dwight Courses Program, with a placement process and a two-year commitment for the Diploma Program. The Diploma Program requires six IB subjects (three at Standard Level and three at Higher Level), the IB Core (Creativity, Activity and Service; Extended Essay; Theory of Knowledge), and a total of up to 45 points to obtain the Diploma; a minimum of 24 total points plus HL and SL point thresholds and completion of CAS, EE, and TOK are required. There is no formal application to join the full Diploma Program; a placement process ensures commitment to the two-year program and completion of internal and external assessments. The college counseling team supports university readiness within the IB framework.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes.	Student teacher ratio Dwight has a low student-teacher ratio.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates have been admitted to prestigious colleges and universities in the United States and around the world.	Higher education progression Graduates matriculate at a range of domestic and international universities. Recent college matriculations include Brown, Bowdoin, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, UCLA, McGill, NYU, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, University of St. Andrews, Trinity College Dublin, Vanderbilt, University of Virginia, Wesleyan, and Yale. Additional matriculations include Columbia College Chicago, CUNY Brooklyn College, and Pennsylvania State University.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented A customized Upper School program within the IB Diploma Programme allows tailoring of the course load across six IB subject areas and core requirements. Students can pursue the full IB Diploma or take IB courses alongside BFS credits.	Gifted and talented Spark Tank is Dwight's K-12 incubator that empowers student-entrepreneurs to launch their own ventures, with guidance and funding through Dwight's Foundation innovation grants; the program develops entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership beyond the classroom.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Wholeness and Well-Being is a shared responsibility across the BFS community, led by the Counseling Team and the Learning Support Team. The approach is holistic, strength-based, affirming of belonging, and integrated throughout the school. All students experience social emotional learning (SEL) in their classrooms, health and wellness programming, middle and upper school advisory programming, health classes, and other aspects of the curriculum. The Learning Support Team focuses on diverse learning styles and uses a tiered system embedded in daily learning to provide appropriate interventions. Counselors work with teachers, families, Leadership, and outside providers to meet health and wellbeing needs, and partner with health teachers to deliver wellness programming. The programming evolves with research and best practices to respond to students' needs.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The Learning Support Team honors diverse learning styles and fosters belonging, with diversity, equity, and belonging practices at the center. Learning support uses a tiered system embedded in everyday learning to increase access to curricula. Learning specialists support teachers and may work directly with students who need additional interventions. They collaborate with divisional leadership and the Counseling team, and coordinate with families to align support in and out of school. The goal is for students to gain independence and to generalize strategies beyond the classroom.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Counseling is a central component of BFS's mental wellbeing support. The Counseling Team works holistically, integrates considerations of identity and development, and collaborates with teachers, families, leadership, and outside providers to address health needs. Across learning communities, counselors support wellbeing through advisory programming, health classes, and wellness initiatives. All students access SEL through their daily learning and health programming and have a dedicated counselor if needed. The program uses a tiered approach to meet varying wellbeing needs and provides immediate care during crises when needed, connecting with outside providers as appropriate. The programming evolves with current research and best practices to respond to students' needs.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school informs parents at the earliest appropriate juncture about any disciplinary event and its consequences. If the event is serious, a three-way conference with the parent, child, and school administration may be required. The school handles these situations in its in loco parentis role, balancing the needs of the individual child with maintaining a learning environment that is respectful and free of disruptive behavior. The overriding goal is to provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all. If a child reports alarming behavior or a potentially dangerous situation, the school investigates thoroughly and protects the reporting individual from retaliation.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview 375 Pearl Street houses Early Childhood through Middle School with 45 classrooms, two libraries, two media centers, five science laboratories, two dance studios, two gymnasiums, six art studios (including a woodshop and a ceramics studio with kiln), a cafeteria, rooftop playground, and a 280-seat theater. The Upper School at 116 Lawrence Street spans more than 40 classrooms, seminar rooms, and faculty offices, with four visual art studios, three music studio classrooms, four science laboratories, a black box theater classroom, a dance studio, a fitness center, a modern research library, and a cafe. Three libraries serve the school: the Upper School Library, the Middle School Library, and the EC/LS Library. The facilities support instruction across Preschool through Grade 12 in Downtown Brooklyn.	Facilities overview Dwight New York operates across four Manhattan campuses: North Campus at 291 Central Park West; CPW Campus at 18 West 89th Street; Riverside Campus at 144 Riverside Blvd; and 94th Street Campus at 705 Columbus Avenue. The Dwight School Athletic Center is a 40,000-square-foot facility located at 2116 1st Ave. The Athletic Center features a regulation-size high school gym seating 200, a six-lane, 25-yard indoor swimming pool, exercise and dance rooms, learning spaces, locker rooms, and two rooftop turf tennis courts. The Performing Arts Center includes a black-box theater with professional LED fixtures and a state-of-the-art music recording studio, supporting performances in iconic New York venues such as Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. The campus houses a museum-quality art collection with more than 200 works, and Dwight is AFEC-accredited by the World Academy of Sport. Quest Learning Center provides on-site, strength-based one-on-one academic and organizational training across Lower and Upper School.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Lower Gym is located in the Pearl Street building and the Upper Gym is on the 8th floor of the same campus. The Fitness Center is on the first floor of the Upper School at 116 Lawrence Street. Cross Country competes at Cadman Plaza; Soccer, Baseball, and Softball use Cadman Plaza and other venues such as Red Hook Park and Van Vorhees Park; Indoor Track is held at Park Slope Armory, while Outdoor Track locations include Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Red Hook Park, and Van Vorhees Park.	Sports facilities Dwight School Athletic Center is a 40,000-square-foot facility. It includes a regulation-size high school gym seating 200 and a six-lane, 25-yard indoor swimming pool. It also houses exercise and dance rooms, learning spaces, locker rooms, and two rooftop turf tennis courts. The center supports a broad athletics program across seasons including cross country, soccer, tennis, volleyball, swimming, basketball, fencing, indoor track and field, rugby, golf, and more. Dwight uses Hudl to livestream home competitions.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities 375 Pearl Street includes 45 classrooms, two libraries, two media centers, five science laboratories, two dance studios, two gymnasiums, six art studios (including a woodshop and a ceramics studio with kiln), a cafeteria, rooftop playground, and a 280-seat theater. The Upper School at 116 Lawrence Street includes more than 40 classrooms, seminar rooms, and faculty offices, plus four visual art studios, three music studio classrooms, four science laboratories, a black box theater classroom, a dance studio, a fitness center, a modern research library, and a cafe. Three libraries serve the school: the Upper School Library, the Middle School Library, and the EC/LS Library. The libraries and classroom spaces support multiple academic programs across divisions.	Academic facilities Quest Learning Center provides on-site, strength-based one-on-one academic and organizational training. Lower Quest serves Grades 1-8 with learning specialists; Upper Quest serves Grades 9-12. Quest teachers coordinate with deans and other staff to support all facets of school life. English Language Learning (EAL) provides English instruction and cultural immersion for non-native speakers across all ages, with pre-admission evaluation and a progression from beginner to advanced levels. World languages are offered from preschool through Grade 12, including Spanish, French, and Mandarin; mother-tongue instruction is available in some languages, with German offered for Grades 6-12 and additional languages available (some with extra fees).
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Drama and theater are offered across divisions, with performances supported by a Pearl Street theater space (the facility houses a 280-seat theater). The Upper School Writing Center provides one-on-one writing support for students. Three BFS libraries—Upper School, Middle School, and EC/LS—support research and reading as part of after-school and enrichment activities. The Extended Day Xplorations program offers after-school activities, while athletic facilities and nearby field sites support sports and clubs.	Extra curricular facilities Dwight offers an extensive after-school and clubs program across Preschool to Upper School, spanning sports, the arts, science, design and technology, and languages. Spark Tank is a K-12 entrepreneurial incubator that provides mentorship and funding for student ventures. Trips & Exchanges provide domestic and international travel and exchanges within Dwight's global network, including leadership and community service programs. Community Service engages students in service-learning with an annual Service Week and a range of projects across age groups.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school was founded in 1867 as a co-educational grade school by the Religious Society of Friends. An initial student body of 17 started the school at the Brooklyn Monthly Meetinghouse on Schermerhorn Street. A kindergarten was added in 1902 and a high school division in 1907. In 1969, Brooklyn Friends School purchased 375 Pearl Street from Brooklyn Law School; the seven-story building, built in 1928, became the Pearl Street campus in the early 1970s.	History Dwight School New York's history dates back to 1872. It is part of a global network with nine campuses worldwide. It was the first school in the Americas to offer the full International Baccalaureate curriculum in 2014 and the first U.S. independent school to establish an overseas campus in 1972. The school serves 921 students in Manhattan and 3,775 worldwide, with 45 nationalities represented, and has 56+ years of leadership by Chancellor Stephen Spahn. The IB Primary Years Program was authorized in 1998 and the Middle Years Program in 2000.
Community	Community The school is rooted in Quaker beliefs and fosters a diverse, values-based community in Downtown Brooklyn. Global Social Impact is a core school pillar within the BFS community, guiding students to become changemakers. Diversity is a core value, and BFS is actively committed to building a racially, ethnically, and socio‑economically diverse community. Quaker practices inform student life, emphasizing careful listening, compassion, non-violence, and social action.	Community Dwight New York has an international community with 45 nationalities represented. The Arts program features faculty who are world‑renowned touring musicians, film composers, writers, actors and visual artists, with students performing in major NYC venues such as Carnegie Hall, Symphony Space, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. News & Events showcase cross‑campus activities and performances, including global concerts and student productions like The Adventures of Pinocchio.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association All parents and guardians are automatically members of the Brooklyn Friends and Families (BFF). BFF partners with the school to support its mission and goals and to engage families to foster community and school spirit. The BFF leadership includes Co-Clerks, Clerks for the Early Childhood, Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions, a secretary, treasurer, and committee clerks. Classroom Family Leads connect families to their classrooms, advisory, and the larger BFS community, welcome new families, and foster communication between parents, BFF, and school leadership. BFF coordinates volunteer efforts and school events, including initiatives such as Colleague Appreciation Week.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, and all Brooklyn Friends School graduates complete Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) during 11th and 12th grade. CAS may involve dance, theatre, music, leadership, and designing a service project.	Academic & intellectual Dwight uses the International Baccalaureate across Preschool 3s through 12th grade, with Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programs. The IB curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking, research, and complex problem-solving skills across disciplines. The Diploma Program includes Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) requirements that connect academic study to real-world experiences. The program emphasizes developing the whole student intellectually, emotionally, physically, and ethically.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school has performing arts and visual arts. Middle School students take dance, drama, chorus, and orchestra; fifth graders study dance and chorus or orchestra; seventh and eighth graders choose electives in painting, drawing, ceramics, woodworking, video, and video animation.	Arts & creative Visual Arts are organized around a planning, creating, and evaluating cycle, with media ranging from drawing to sculpture. Upper School offers micro-courses in ceramics, mixed media, and senior college portfolio development. There are after-school clubs and the chance to join Dwight's National Art Honors Society. Dwight hosts Art Exhibitions in fall, winter, spring, and a Senior Art Exhibition.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Foreign language study begins in the middle school, with fifth graders continuing Spanish from the Lower School; Beginning in sixth grade, students choose Spanish, French, or Mandarin. The IB program includes language study such as Spanish AB/B, French AB/B, and Mandarin AB at BFS.	Cultural & language In Kindergarten, languages offered are Spanish, Mandarin, or French. Daily language study in Spanish, French, or Mandarin is part of the Kindergarten program. Students also visit museums, nature reserves, and interactive exhibits in New York City and participate in community and cultural sharing activities.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Activities and an exploratory curriculum provide Middle Schoolers opportunities to learn about their interests and assume leadership roles.	Social & hobbies Dwight offers a myriad of after-school programs spanning sports, the arts, science, design and technology, languages, and a host of other educational games and classes. An extensive range of extracurricular options in fall, winter, and spring are designed to spark minds, bodies, and imaginations. The Visual Arts Continuum notes the presence of after-school clubs as a program highlight. After-school clubs provide opportunities for student engagement across disciplines.
Community & service	Community & service The school emphasizes service to the community through a Service Learning and Civic Engagement program and the Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) requirements of the IB program.	Community & service Dwight is committed to service learning within the IB curriculum. Students develop leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through a wide range of community service projects. Each fall, Dwight holds Service Week where students and families participate in activities for the greater good. Preschool and Grades K-5 participate in monthly service projects, including packing lunches for the New York Common Pantry and other community drives.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Upper School offers Student Led Activities such as Model UN and other clubs; Later @Lawrence after-school programming includes American Sign Language, Girls Who Code, and Figure Drawing.	Leadership & professional The Middle School Student Council coordinates service initiatives to involve all students and build leadership capacity. Upper School students participate in service-oriented after-school programs such as WISER Club and SCOPE. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Program at Dwight promotes leadership, outdoor skills, service, and adventure, including WILD activities. Students plan collaborative projects with peers and reflect on their learning as part of CAS and related programs.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wholeness and Well-Being is integrated across the community, led by Counseling and Learning Support teams, with a holistic, strength-based approach that affirms belonging.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Dwight School Athletic Center includes a heated pool, a full gym, and a weight room. Group and private swim lessons are offered, with Saturday sessions available. A studio space supports indoor rehearsals, yoga, and dance lessons. Dwight also fields a broad athletics program with more than 30 Middle School, JV, and Varsity teams across levels.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Spanish is taught in the Lower School as a specialist subject. In the Upper School, BFS offers French and Spanish as language courses within the IB program. The IB Diploma Programme emphasizes developing language skills to become culturally aware through the development of a second language. Languages are integrated across grade levels as part of a globally oriented curriculum.	Language provision Preschool teaches Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. Grades K–5 offer Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese with mother tongue instruction in these languages; additional languages are available on request for an extra fee. Grades 6–12 offer Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese with mother tongue instruction in Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese (no fee); German is available for an extra fee, and language acquisition includes Italian and German. English Language Learning provides English instruction and cultural immersion for non-native speakers, and additional languages have been introduced most recently: Korean, Japanese, Dutch, Russian, Latin, ASL, and Swedish.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching Dwight students can pursue bilingual IB Diplomas in English and numerous other languages.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school serves students from two years old through 12th grade. The first step in applying is to visit Ravenna, submit a preliminary application, and schedule a visit. Apply By Grade sections are available for Early Childhood (2s, 3s, & 4s); Grades K-1; Grades 2-4; Grades 5-8; Grades 9-12. The Enrollment Team includes Julia Friedman (Assistant Director of Admissions, 2s–1st Grade) & Enrollment Systems Manager; Beth Horboychuk (Assistant Director of Admissions, 1st–6th Grades); Tristan Kishonis (Associate Director of Enrollment Management & Upper School Admissions & Marketing); Jamie Pine (Director of Enrollment Management). Main Building 375 Pearl Street Brooklyn, NY 11201; Upper School 116 Lawrence Street. The school enrolls students of any race, color, national origin, or ethnicity to all rights and privileges generally accorded to students, and does not discriminate in its admissions, policies, scholarship programs, or athletic programs on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, or ethnicity.	Admissions The Dwight School New York admissions process is personalized with open houses, community events, and individual sessions for each applicant family. The 2025-26 application opens on September 1, 2025 and closes on December 1, 2025. Prospective families can take a 360 Virtual Tour and register for open houses held in fall and winter. Dwight School New York is a member of ISAAGNY and does not discriminate in admissions on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
Scholarships	Scholarships Financial aid is available based on need. An admissions acceptance does not guarantee a grant. If eligible, a member of the New York Quarterly Meeting may apply for aid through the New York Quarterly Education Fund.	Scholarships Dwight offers need-based financial aid; there are no merit or athletic scholarships. About 25% of Dwight students receive financial aid, and approximately $10 million is awarded annually. Financial aid awards range from small grants to full tuition for students in kindergarten through grade 12; preschool aid is limited to partial grants and preschool recipients are reevaluated at the kindergarten level. The financial aid decisions are confidential and based on demonstrated need. The deadline for the 2026-27 financial aid and admissions applications is December 1, 2025, and the financial aid process uses the Clarity platform (start by submitting required documents and a $65 processing fee).
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