Dwight School vs International School of Brooklyn

	D Dwight School New York, United States	I International School of Brooklyn New York, United States
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year $42,000 - 67,900	Fees / year $40,206 - 52,537
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 14 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 742	Pupils 386
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, French, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1872	Opened 2005
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location ISB's main campus is at 477 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231, with reception and mailing at 192 Luquer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. ISB is located in Carroll Gardens, a historic Brooklyn neighborhood with a small‑town feel; Court Street features cafés, parks, shops, and restaurants, including French- and Spanish-speaking businesses.
Stages	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).	Stages Pre-K 3–8th Grade
School type	School type Private day school	School type Independent, non-profit day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 45 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix 44 nationalities represented; 23 languages spoken at home.
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.	Additional learning support Learning Support; targeted language support for English, French, and Spanish; social‑emotional and behavioral support; counseling; School Nurse.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States	Country affiliation France (affiliated with AEFE and Mission laïque française)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Secular
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure ISB is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm daily. Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4: 9:00am–3:00pm. Kindergarten to 5th Grade: 8:30am–3:30pm. Middle School (6th–8th Grade): 8:45am–3:45pm (zero period 8:15am–8:45am). Early drop-off starts at 8:00am for Kindergarten–5th Grade and 8:20am for Pre-K 3–4; Campus opens to Middle School at 8:15am. After School programming until 6:00pm.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school provides a private bus service operated by Queens Children Transportation.	Bus service details Bus service within about four miles; stops include Bed‑Stuy, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, Crown Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Gowanus, Kensington, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Park South, South Slope, Windsor Terrace.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application fees - An application fee is required as part of the online admissions application. Application fee waivers are available for families for whom the fee presents a financial hardship, families who submitted an application last year, and families affiliated with the Early Steps and Prep for Prep programs. Annual tuition by year group (2026–2027 academic year) - Pre‑K 3: USD 40,206 per year. - Pre‑K 4: USD 42,125 per year. - Kindergarten through Grade 5: USD 47,626 per year. - Grades 6 through 8 (Middle School): USD 52,537 per year. Per‑term / payment‑plan breakdowns (same tuition amounts, different billing schedules) - One‑payment plan (full payment): - Full annual tuition payable in one payment by July 1. - Two‑payment plan (50% / 50%): - Two equal installments: 50% due July 1 and 50% due October 1. - One‑time administrative fee for this plan: USD 50. - Example installment amounts (50% of annual tuition): - Pre‑K 3: USD 20,103.00 per installment. - Pre‑K 4: USD 21,062.50 per installment. - K–5: USD 23,813.00 per installment. - Grades 6–8: USD 26,268.50 per installment. - Ten‑month plan (monthly payments): - Ten equal monthly payments, due each month from July 1 through April 1. - One‑time administrative fee for this plan: USD 110. - Example monthly amounts (annual tuition divided by 10): - Pre‑K 3: USD 4,020.60 per month. - Pre‑K 4: USD 4,212.50 per month. - K–5: USD 4,762.60 per month. - Grades 6–8: USD 5,253.70 per month. Deposit and confirmation payment - A USD 5,000 deposit is required with signed enrollment contracts to secure a student's place. The deposit is deducted from the tuition balance; the deposit amount is adjusted for families who receive tuition assistance. Billing schedule and payment terms - Families choose one of the three tuition payment plans; exact due dates are: - One‑payment: full amount due July 1. - Two‑payment: 50% due July 1 and 50% due October 1. - Ten‑month: payments due monthly from July 1 through April 1. - The chosen plan includes the one‑time administrative fee noted above where applicable. Tuition covers books, field trips (including overnight trips), classroom activities, and materials; some programs and fees are charged separately. Boarding fees - ISB is a day school (Pre‑K 3 through Grade 8); there are no boarding fees. Other costs and recurring fees - Parents' Association fee: USD 100 per year (not included in tuition). - Lunch program: available for an additional fee (Little Green Gourmets hot lunch program); lunch is not included in tuition. - After School & Enrichment program: offered on a trimester basis for an additional fee; After School Care fees are charged separately from tuition. - Athletics program: fees for athletics are charged separately from tuition. - Middle School laptop fee: Middle School technology/laptop fee is charged in addition to tuition. - Summer program: non‑refundable registration fee USD 30 per session; the summer program is charged separately. - School store / school‑branded gear and optional uniform items are available for purchase through The ISB Store. These purchases are additional to tuition and program fees. - Transportation: ISB partners with the NYC Department of Education to offer bus service free of charge to students in Kindergarten through Grade 5; morning bus service is available to 6th graders. Bus service and eligibility are subject to route availability. Refund information - The USD 5,000 deposit is applied to the tuition balance at enrollment. Deposit adjustment for families receiving tuition assistance is applied at the time of contract. Specific refund terms for deposits or prepaid tuition beyond this deposit application are governed by the enrollment contract and school billing policies. Fee payment options and administrative handling - Tuition and fees are administered through ISB's enrollment and billing systems and by the school's Business/Finance Office; families select a payment plan on the enrollment contract and pay according to the contract schedule. The admissions and enrollment flow uses the Veracross/ISB parent portals for application and account access. For exact available payment methods (for example, check, ACH/wire transfer, or card options) and any card convenience fees or bank transfer instructions, payment details are provided in the enrollment contract and billing communications. Notes on coverage - Tuition figures and the deposit amount above are the published 2026–2027 school‑year rates and the stated deposit requirement. Tuition excludes the items specifically listed above (lunch, after‑school, athletics, Middle School laptop fee, Parents' Association fee). Administrative fees apply to the two‑payment and ten‑month payment plans as noted.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school is a day school and does not provide boarding or homestays for international students.	Boarding arrangements —
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.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options ISB partners with Little Green Gourmets for lunch. Hot meals are served daily on campus in the Cafeteria (1st–8th Grade) or in Preschool classrooms. Regular, vegetarian, and beef-free menus are offered, with monthly menus reflecting seasonal availability. Little Green Gourmets prepares meals in a peanut-, tree-nut-, sesame-, and shellfish-free environment. Other dietary accommodations include gluten-free, vegan, and dairy/egg-free options, available for an additional fee. For lunch-plan questions, contact hello@littlegreengourmets.com.
House system	House system Timothy House (Grades 1-5); Bentley House (Grades 6-8); Franklin House (Grades 9-10); Anglo House (Grades 11-12).	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Dwight School New York is an independent co-educational IB World Continuum School and Global Network.	Governance and ownership ISB is an independent, non-profit school. It is governed by a Board of Trustees comprising current parents, alumni parents, and community members. The Board oversees the financial management, long-range planning, and policies. Members serve three-year terms and may serve no more than two consecutive terms.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details ISB is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Pre-K 3 through 5th grade and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 6th through 8th grade, with immersive language programs in French and Spanish. The Preschool–Lower School are accredited by the French Ministry of Education, while the full program is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education, and the curriculum incorporates New York State standards within an IB framework. The IB emphasises inquiry-based learning and multilingualism, helping students develop global understanding. Language learning occurs in authentic cultural contexts with instruction by native speakers.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Dwight has a low student-teacher ratio.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	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.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	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.	Gifted and talented Enrichment class offerings are available for PK3–5th grade.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The school provides social-emotional and behavioral support. The Counseling Team collaborates with teachers and parents to design strategies, which may include behavior plans, brief counseling sessions, or connections to outside resources such as formal evaluations or therapeutic support. Affinity and alliance groups are offered across the school to support identity development, strengthen self-esteem, and foster affirmation, confidence, and resilience.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) A Collaborative Student Support Team partners with classroom teachers to identify strengths and needs and to design strategies that promote growth across academic, social, and emotional areas. The school works with a School Consulting Psychologist and a network of outside providers, including SETSS, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and clinical psychologists, to provide comprehensive support for each student.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language Targeted language support offers extra help for students acquiring a new language, whether English, French, or Spanish. This support typically takes place throughout the Lower School and focuses on developing the language skills needed to engage fully in ISB's bilingual learning environment. French- or Spanish-speaking students who are new to English can be accommodated in Pre-K 3 to 5th Grade.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is addressed through social-emotional and behavioral supports; the Counseling Team collaborates with teachers and families to develop strategies, and may include brief counseling, behavior plans, or connections to outside resources as needed.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Gender policy and hate speech policy codify safety, affirmation, and support for all members of the ISB community, with an accountability model for incidents.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	Facilities overview ISB's campus features a private, sunny courtyard for recess and community events. Light-filled classrooms with high ceilings foster daily learning. A learning garden sits in the side yard for hands-on science and nature exploration. A full-size gymnasium is used for athletics and other community events. Dedicated art and music studios support creative classes across the program.
Sports facilities	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.	Sports facilities ISB features a full-size gymnasium on campus. The gym is used for athletics and other community events. ISB's athletics program includes soccer, basketball, and track, with competition within the Middle School Athletic League (MSAL). Athletics are organized in three seasons: Fall soccer, volleyball, and cheer; Winter basketball; Spring track.
Academic facilities	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).	Academic facilities ISB has a multilingual library that supports Pre-K 3 through 8th grade with resources in French, Spanish, and English. The library provides access to a Destiny print catalog and Sora for eBooks. The collection contains approximately 14,000 volumes and emphasizes multilingual reading and research. Librarians host author visits and library programming to support literacy. The library is open to families before school and after school, and follows the American Association of School Librarians' standards to guide its program.
Extra curricular facilities	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.	Extra curricular facilities ISB offers After School Care from dismissal to 6:00pm on full school days, with activities in arts, crafts, movement, teamwork, problem solving, imagination, and storytelling. Enrichment Classes provide after-school experiences in the creative and performing arts, STEM, athletics, and more; enrollment is trimester-based with no drop-ins for specialty classes. A sample of enrichment offerings includes Quick Start Tennis, Coding with Empathy, Culinary Explorers, Girls on the Run, Dance Mix, Capoeira, Debate, Fencing, Graffiti & Street Art, Timbalooloo Music, and Math Games. Classes run five days a week, with registration on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History The school is an independent, non-profit school located in Carroll Gardens. International School of Brooklyn (ISB) was founded in 2005 to create an intimate and multicultural setting with a balanced and challenging academic program. The story began in 2003 when a group of committed parents led by Rebecca Skinner, the founder and founding head of school, met to create an independent language immersion school. In September 2004, ISB received its operational charter from the New York State Department of Education and piloted language immersion playgroups in Park Slope, Cobble Hill, and Brooklyn Heights during the 2004–2005 school year. In September 2005, ISB launched its preschool program in Park Slope with 16 students; by 2010, ISB moved to its current location in Carroll Gardens, and there are 386 students currently enrolled in the Pre-K 3–8th Grade program.
Community	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.	Community The school has a vibrant and engaged community that is the cornerstone of the student experience. The school's students and their families, along with the faculty and staff, come from New York City's five boroughs and all over the world. The learning environment is culturally and socioeconomically diverse and promotes inclusion and awareness in the community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The ISB Parents Association is an important component in the life of the school. Led by elected co-chairs, the PA is committed to supporting the school and its students and to increasing parent awareness about the school programs and activities. All ISB parents are members of the PA and are encouraged to attend PA meetings and events throughout the school year. The PA hosts a variety of events, including signature events such as the International Feast and End of Year Picnic, as well as informative workshops, discussion groups, film screenings, and more. The PA has five working committees to support ISB's mission: Library, Staff Appreciation, Community Service, Diversity, and Green Dragons. Signature Community Events Hosted by the Parents Association include the International Feast, Ice Skating Party, and End of Year Picnic.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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.	Academic & intellectual ISB is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). It combines language immersion in French and Spanish with inquiry-based learning from Preschool through 8th Grade, aligning with New York State standards within the IB framework. The Preschool and Lower School are accredited by the French Ministry of Education, and the full program is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education. The IB framework promotes open-mindedness, global perspectives, and rigorous academic inquiry.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative Arts are integrated across ISB programs. The Lower School includes visual arts and a music program rooted in the IB framework, and the Preschool offers arts experiences as part of early learning. After School Enrichment Classes provide opportunities in creative and performing arts five days a week, complementing classroom experiences. The arts are woven into inquiry-based projects and aligned with IB standards.
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language Language immersion in French and Spanish runs Pre-K 3 through 8th Grade. Native-speaking teachers support language development in both target languages alongside English, helping students reach bilingual fluency. The program connects language learning to cultural and historical contexts within the IB framework and global perspectives. ISB's international community includes families from many nationalities and languages.
Social & hobbies	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.	Social & hobbies ISB offers after-school care and enrichment for Preschool and Lower School with themes in arts, crafts, movement, and games; After School runs until 6:00pm on full school days. Enrichment classes cover arts, STEM, athletics, and more, offered five days a week. Middle School Athletics provides soccer, basketball, and track, with competition in the Middle School Athletic League (MSAL); teams compete in Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons. ISB's after-school and enrichment activities foster teamwork, creativity, and athletic development.
Community & service	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.	Community & service Our Community page describes getting involved through classroom participation and school-wide events, including guest lectures and community exchanges such as Pecha Kucha evenings. The Parents Association coordinates events and activities that support the school's mission and foster parent involvement.
Leadership & professional	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.	Leadership & professional ISB emphasizes student leadership through language-rich inquiry and student agency in the Lower School, with leadership and project-based initiatives embedded in the curriculum. The Parents Association also provides parent leadership within the school community.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Athletics program serves Middle School students with three seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring) and competitive play in events organized by the MSAL, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. Preschool and Early Years programming includes social-emotional learning and mindfulness components, supported by programs like Second Step, alongside physical education and well-being activities.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision French and Spanish are taught as the target languages, with English instruction increasing across grades. A Language Coordinators team supports Spanish, French, and English, and there is a multilingual library with over 14,000 books. Preschool and Lower School are accredited by the French Ministry of Education, while the full program is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Dwight students can pursue bilingual IB Diplomas in English and numerous other languages.	Bilingual teaching ISB uses a graduated language immersion model with Spanish or French as the target languages and English as the second language. Preschool has 100% instruction in the target language; Kindergarten is 90% target language with 10% English; 1st–3rd Grade is 75% target language and 25% English; 4th–5th Grade is 50% target language and 50% English. In 6th–8th Grade, students follow either a Multilingual Program (43% course content in the target languages and 57% in English) or a Bilingual Program (15% course content in the target language and 85% in English). All teachers are native speakers of the target language; Preschool–Lower School curricula are accredited by the French Ministry of Education, and the full program is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs French and Spanish are the official languages of ISB's immersion program, implemented from Pre-K 3 through 8th grade and aligned with the International Baccalaureate curriculum. ISB employs a graduated immersion model with native-speaking teachers and a Language Coordinators team; a multilingual library supports literacy in the target languages with over 14,000 books. In Preschool, instruction is fully in the target language, and English instruction increases in later grades to support literacy and academic content.
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Admissions	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.	Admissions Welcome to International School of Brooklyn. 1. Schedule a tour of the school. Parents and guardians meet ISB's administration, learn about the bilingual program, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Tours are for parents/guardians only; children do not attend. 2. Submit the online application for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications open September 2, 2025, and the deadline to submit is December 8, 2025. Supplemental materials, such as teacher reports and transcripts, are due by January 8, 2026. 3. Language considerations. For Pre-K 3 to Kindergarten, applicants from all language backgrounds are welcome; for 1st to 5th Grade, applicants should speak, read, and write in French or Spanish at grade level, with a language assessment part of the application. Middle School offers options for students starting or continuing French or Spanish, and all students must be fluent in English to enter Middle School. 4. Admissions visits. Parent interviews are typically conducted for Pre-K4 to 5th Grade; student visits occur for 1st to 8th Grade, during which language assessments and/or writing exercises may be completed; a weekend playgroup is offered for Pre-K 3 to 5. 5. Recommendations. The current teacher should submit the teacher recommendation form, ideally after November 1, for the 2026-27 cycle; the form is due by January 8, 2026. 6. Fees, entry points, and waivers. Fee waivers are available for families facing financial hardship, for those who applied last year, or for families affiliated with Early Steps and Prep for Prep programs. Entry points include Preschool (Pre-K3, Pre-K4, Kindergarten) and 6th Grade, with occasional admission to other grades; siblings are given special consideration but not guaranteed. 7. Notification and next steps. ISB follows ISAAGNY notification dates; Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 notifications occur February 26, 2026; Kindergarten on February 5, 2026; 1st–8th Grade on February 11, 2026. After notification, families proceed with enrollment, transportation, and other arrangements.
Scholarships	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).	Scholarships ISB offers a tuition assistance program to support enrollment across income levels. In 2023-2024 ISB granted more than $2.9 million in tuition assistance. In 2024-2025, over $3 million in tuition assistance was awarded, reaching about 30% of ISB's student body. Families applying to all grades may submit a separate application for tuition assistance through Clarity.
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