Harrow International School New York vs Pine Street School - Lower Elementary School

	H Harrow International School New York New York, United States	P Pine Street School - Lower Elementary School New York, United States
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year $50,044 - 76,875	Fees / year $26,100 - 62,250
Age range	Age range 11 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 9 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 20	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 10	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 2025	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Midway between New York City and The Hamptons, Harrow New York sits on a waterfront campus in Oakdale, New York. The Bourne Mansion is the central building on the campus. It is located at 500 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, NY 11769, United States, with travel options including a 1 hr 25 min train ride from Penn Station via Oakdale LIRR Station (1.5 miles from campus) and driving times of about 15 minutes to Long Island MacArthur Airport, 45 minutes to JFK, and 50 minutes to LaGuardia.	Location Lower Elementary Campus: 25 Pine Street, New York, NY 10005; Middle School Campus: 156 William Street, New York, NY 10038. Nestled in the heart of Lower Manhattan. The school operates on two campuses in Manhattan.
Stages	Stages Pre Shell (Grade 6); Shell (Grades 7 & 8); Remove & Fifth (Grades 9 & 10); Sixth Form (Grades 11 & 12).	Stages Early Childhood: Nursery ages 12 months–4 years; Elementary: Kindergarten–Grade 5; Middle School: Grade 6–8.
School type	School type Day and boarding school.	School type The school is an International Baccalaureate World School.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Dedicated EAL/ELL support; MYP English Language Acquisition; IB Diploma Programme English B.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with Harrow School as part of the Harrow Family of Schools.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Non‑refundable admissions application fee: applicants pay a non‑refundable application fee via the online applicant portal when submitting the application. - Financial aid application fee (third‑party platform): USD 60. Tuition fees (by academic year and attendance type) - 2026–27 academic year: - Day student (annual): USD 50,544. - 5‑day boarding (annual): USD 72,000. - 7‑day boarding (annual): USD 76,875. - 2025–26 academic year (for comparison/previous year): - Day student (annual): USD 61,700. - 5‑day boarding (annual): USD 70,250. - 7‑day boarding (annual): USD 75,000. - Items included in published tuition: meals, textbooks and standard co‑curricular activities. Tuition per term (academic structure and simple division) - The school operates an academic calendar with named terms (for example Winter Term), consistent with a three‑term academic year. Using a three‑term division, the 2026–27 per‑term amounts are as follows (annual tuition divided by three): - Day student: USD 16,848 per term (USD 50,544 ÷ 3). - 5‑day boarding: USD 24,000 per term (USD 72,000 ÷ 3). - 7‑day boarding: USD 25,625 per term (USD 76,875 ÷ 3). Additional mandatory fees and deposits - Annual incidental fees (mandatory): USD 1,875 per year. Items listed under this fee category include: technology, required excursions, Parents Association, academic enrichment and Harrow hat. - Boarding fees (incidental charge): USD 425 (covers boarding deposits/security deposit and personal expenses, laundry, transportation, weekend activities). - Dormitory damage deposit: refundable after end‑of‑year inspection if no chargeable damage is found. - Enrollment deposit: 10% of the published tuition; this 10% Enrollment Deposit is applied to the tuition account for the 2026–2027 school year. - Onboarding fee for new students: USD 250 (one‑time). - Administrative fee for the 10‑month tuition payment plan: USD 150. Boarding fees (summary by boarding option) - 5‑day boarding (annual): USD 72,000 for 2026–27. This amount covers full 5‑day boarding tuition and is separate from the Boarding Fees incidental charge (USD 425). Meals, standard co‑curriculars and textbooks are included in tuition. - 7‑day boarding (annual): USD 76,875 for 2026–27. This amount covers full 7‑day boarding tuition and is separate from the Boarding Fees incidental charge (USD 425). Meals, standard co‑curriculars and textbooks are included in tuition. Other costs or fees - Uniforms and Harrow hat: the Harrow hat is listed under the Annual Incidental Fees; other uniform items are part of the school's uniform policy but specific uniform‑purchase prices are not published in the school's public fee summary. - Excursions, technology and specified academic enrichment are covered by the Annual Incidental Fees; premium or optional trips, tournaments, some specialised activities or personal expenses may incur extra charges beyond the incidental fee. Refund information - The dormitory damage deposit is refundable after a satisfactory end‑of‑year inspection. - The school states that the admissions application fee is non‑refundable when paid at application submission. Billing schedule and payment terms - Enrollment deposit: 10% of tuition is required as an enrollment deposit and is credited to the student's tuition account for the academic year referenced. - Payment plan: a 10‑month tuition payment plan is offered (administrative fee USD 150). The administrative fee is charged in association with that plan. - The school publishes an academic calendar with named terms that is used for scheduling and billing cycles; per‑term billing for parents can be calculated by dividing the annual tuition by the number of academic terms. Fee payment options - Applications and fee transactions are processed through the school's online applicant portal. The school also uses third‑party platforms for financial aid submissions. Specific accepted payment instruments (credit card, bank transfer/wire, ACH, check) are handled via the school's payment and tuition management processes; specific publicly posted lists of accepted payment instruments are not provided in the school's public fee summary. Brief notes on items not published in the public fee summary - The exact dollar amount of the general admissions application fee (the non‑refundable application fee collected in the applicant portal) is not published on the publicly accessible admissions pages. - Detailed billing calendar dates, full payment schedule options (single payment vs. multiple plans beyond the referenced 10‑month plan), specific late‑payment penalties, and a comprehensive tuition refund/withdrawal policy are not provided in the school's public tuition and admissions pages. The dormitory damage deposit is explicitly described as refundable after inspection. (End of fees overview.)	Fee details Application fee - No public, published application fee amount is available in the school's admissions or tuition pages. The school uses an online admissions portal for applications. Tuition fees by year group (2026–2027 academic year) - Half Day Nursery Ones & Twos — Annual: USD 26,100. - One‑payment: USD 26,100. - Two installments (50% / 50%): USD 13,050 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): USD 2,900 per installment. - Nursery Ones — Annual: USD 50,500. - One‑payment: USD 50,500. - Two installments: USD 25,250 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 5,611.11 per installment. - Nursery Twos — Annual: USD 49,250. - One‑payment: USD 49,250. - Two installments: USD 24,625 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 5,472.22 per installment. - Preschool Threes — Annual: USD 52,750. - One‑payment: USD 52,750. - Two installments: USD 26,375 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 5,861.11 per installment. - Junior Kindergarten — Annual: USD 57,700. - One‑payment: USD 57,700. - Two installments: USD 28,850 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 6,411.11 per installment. - 1st–2nd Grade — Annual: USD 58,700. - One‑payment: USD 58,700. - Two installments: USD 29,350 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 6,522.22 per installment. - 3rd–5th Grade — Annual: USD 59,700. - One‑payment: USD 59,700. - Two installments: USD 29,850 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 6,633.33 per installment. - Middle School (Grades 6–8) — Annual: USD 62,250. - One‑payment: USD 62,250. - Two installments: USD 31,125 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 6,916.67 per installment. (Annual tuition figures and the availability of one, two, or nine installment plans are published for 2026–2027.) Sibling discount - A 10% tuition discount is applied for the youngest sibling when multiple children from the same family are enrolled (applies to Pine Street School and its sister school Battery Park Montessori). Billing schedule and payment terms - The school offers flexible payment plans with the option to pay tuition in one, two, or nine installments. The one‑payment option is full annual tuition; the two‑payment option divides the annual tuition into two equal installments; the nine‑payment option divides the annual tuition into nine equal installments. Exact billing dates, installment due dates, and any administrative payment fees are not published on the public tuition page. Boarding fees - Pine Street School is a day school serving Nursery through Grade 8; it does not operate a boarding program. There are no boarding fees. Other costs and fees - Items explicitly included in tuition: books and materials, snacks and lunch, access to educational technology (iPads and MacBooks), field trips, and transportation during the school day. These items are stated as included in the published tuition coverage. - After‑school care / extended day: After‑school care is available until 6:00 pm for a nominal fee; co‑curricular clubs and many enrichment classes are included in tuition, while specialized enrichment offered by external providers may carry separate fees. Exact prices for extended‑day or external enrichment programs are not published on the public pages. - Uniforms and clothing: No public, published uniform fee or uniform cost schedule is shown on the school's public pages. - One‑time or routine additional charges: The public tuition statement does not list explicit one‑time registration, enrollment, or tuition‑deposit amounts on the tuition or admissions pages. If any registration or enrollment deposit applies, it is not published on the pages used for this summary. Refund information - A public refund, withdrawal, or tuition‑deposit refund policy is not published on the school's tuition, admissions steps, or parent‑FAQ pages. No specific refund schedule or percentage (for mid‑year withdrawal or cancelled enrollment) is available on those public pages. Fee payment options (methods) - The school uses an online parent/admissions portal for inquiries and admin processes. The tuition page lists flexible installment options but does not publish specific accepted payment methods (for example: which card types, ACH/bank transfer, checks, or third‑party tuition processors are accepted). Those method details and any administrative payment fees are not publicly listed on the tuition, admissions, or parent FAQ pages. Brief summary of findings and gaps - Published and available: clear annual tuition figures for each grade band for 2026–2027, the fact that tuition covers books/materials/lunch/technology/field trips/transportation, availability of one/two/nine installment payment plans, and the 10% youngest‑sibling discount. - Not published on public pages: a specific application fee amount (if any), any enrollment/registration deposit amount and its refundability, the full billing calendar (exact due dates) and administrative payment fees, specific per‑service pricing for extended‑day/enrichment items, a uniform fee schedule, and the school's formal refund/withdrawal policy. The school's online parent/admissions portals are used for billing and enrollment administration but these portals require account access for detailed billing items and schedules.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school offers day students and two boarding options: five-day boarding and seven-day boarding. For the 2026-27 year, five-day boarding costs $72,000 and seven-day boarding costs $76,875. A $425 boarding fee applies, with additional housing related deposits and expenses listed separately.	Boarding arrangements Before-school care starts at 7:45 am; after-school care until 6:00 pm; enrichment programs available.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Dining is provided on campus with meals included in tuition for some programs; Lessing's is the dining provider. The menu offers a variety of choices including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, with daily meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.	Food options —
House system	House system The House is central to student life. Each House includes both boarding and day students and students remain in the same House throughout their school career. Each House has a Head of House, a Matron and House Tutors to oversee pastoral and academic progress, and inter-House competitions are held.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Harrow New York is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization and a member of the Harrow Family of Schools. It is owned and operated by the Amity Education Group, with arrangements to reflect Harrow School's educational purpose and philosophy within the Harrow family.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The curriculum combines British, American, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme curricula. Harrow New York is an IB Candidate School for the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. The school offers Pre Shell (Grade 6), Shell (Grades 7–8), Remove & Fifth (Grades 9–10), and Sixth Form (Grades 11–12). Upon graduation, students receive the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a Harrow International School New York Diploma, a New York State High School Diploma. Three competencies—digital, social, and cognitive—shape learning and how students apply knowledge in the real world. All lessons and examinations are conducted in English, with the exception of modern and classical languages.	Curriculum details Pine Street School is an International Baccalaureate World School. The IB framework guides learning from Nursery through Middle School, and the school is an authorized IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and a candidacy school for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The IB emphasizes inquiry-based learning, a global perspective, balanced growth, and action that connects learning to real-world contexts. Language immersion is central to the curriculum, with Spanish and Mandarin taught through immersion for Kindergarten–Grade 5, and Ones & Twos offered in a tri-lingual English/Spanish/Mandarin format; German is added in Middle School. Early childhood and elementary programs integrate IB principles with hands-on, transdisciplinary learning, supported by Montessori materials in the preschool years. Technology is integrated across grades to enrich inquiry, collaboration, and problem-solving, and the program aims to develop basic interpersonal language skills (BICS) and higher-level academic language (CALP) through immersive lessons.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Nearly all students progress to university after completing the IB Diploma. University Counselors provide bespoke guidance to help students apply to top universities. The Careers program supports understanding of the world of work and planning beyond Harrow New York.	Higher education progression The inaugural 8th grade class was accepted to a broad range of high schools and independent schools in New York City and beyond, including Avenues: The World School, Berkeley Carroll, Birch Wathen Lenox, Brooklyn Friends, Brooklyn Latin, Calhoun, Dwight, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, Spence, UNIS, and many others. All applying students were admitted to their first-choice school. The school partners with Smart City Kids for high school placement, providing tutoring, workshops, and 1:1 consulting starting in 7th grade.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Harrow New York offers a Super-Curriculum that expands the academic program beyond examinations, focusing on research skills and the ability to debate, communicate confidently, solve problems, and think critically and creatively. The Super-Curriculum includes wide and habitual reading, extended project work, debate, public speaking, research, competitions, lectures, study trips and our extensive program of student-led societies. It also includes an Electives program taught through university-style seminars to foster independent, enquiry-led learning from the outset.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school has a robust system of individual care that places safety and wellbeing at the center. PSHE lessons are delivered by Tutors and developed and overseen by a full-time Head of Department. The Wellbeing Committee ensures consistency of individual care across the School and coordinates responses for more significant support needs. Students have access to School Counselors and Peer Mentors. Formal channels for student voice include the Wellbeing Committee, Food and ICT Committees, House Councils and an annual survey.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Dedicated EAL/ELL support is provided to help international students with English language acquisition. MYP English Language Acquisition classes are offered when student numbers allow. IB Diploma Programme English B is offered for students developing English skills when there is sufficient interest. The approach creates a supportive environment and integrates language development into the curriculum. Parents are kept informed about their child's progress.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Dedicated EAL/ELL Support is provided. MYP English Language Acquisition classes are offered when student numbers allow. IB Diploma Programme English B is offered for students developing English skills when there is sufficient interest. The approach provides a supportive environment where students can practice and develop English, using a variety of methods and curriculum integration. Parents are kept informed about their child's progress.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The Wellbeing Committee ensures a coordinated response for cases requiring significant support. Students have access to School Counselors and Peer Mentors. The PSHE program supports mental wellbeing and life skills. Tutor time provides opportunities to discuss matters of the moment and check in. Student voice is encouraged through Wellbeing Committees, House Councils and an annual wellbeing survey.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school has a Safeguarding Policy.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus spans 170 acres on Long Island with 1,000 feet of waterfront shoreline. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced 21st-century learning classrooms, expansive common areas, dedicated performing arts spaces, and exceptional athletic amenities. The Bourne Mansion is the on-site home of Harrow New York day and boarding school. The school plans a phased five-year development to add a dedicated athletic center, a STEM building, modern residential facilities, and an Olympic-sized aquatic center.	Facilities overview Two downtown Manhattan campuses: Lower Elementary School at 25 Pine Street and Middle School at 156 William Street. The school uses technology-enabled learning with a 1:1 Apple device program, and Pine Street School has Apple Distinguished School status since 2022.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities On-site facilities offer soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, squash, netball and lacrosse, with a newly-updated gymnasium and a dedicated strength and conditioning suite. Students have ready access to nearby facilities for swimming, golf, sailing, and horseback riding. There are plans to build further on-site facilities in the coming years, including an aquatics centre and boathouse.	Sports facilities Athletics & PE are a core part of the program, focusing on lifelong wellness, resilience, and teamwork. Students compete in Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Track & Field, and the downtown Manhattan location enables partnerships with local athletic facilities to broaden access.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The campus features advanced 21st-century learning classrooms, expansive common areas, and dedicated performing arts spaces. The Bourne Mansion provides the on-site space for the school's activities. A STEM building is planned for future phases to enhance on-site academic facilities.	Academic facilities Technology & Innovation support learning with hands-on coding and robotics; elementary students use iPads for coding, animation, and math practice. Middle School students study Technology & Innovation with AI, drones, and app development using platforms like Swift Playgrounds, Scratch, Sphero, and micro:bit. Pine Street School is an Apple Distinguished School, reflecting its tech-enabled, innovative approach. Language immersion is a core academic feature across grades: Kindergarten–5th Grade dual immersion in Spanish/English or Mandarin/English; Preschool 3s & 4s dual immersion; Ones & Twos are trilingual in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The Super-Curriculum expands the rigorous academic program beyond examinations and focuses on the development of research skills and the ability to debate, communicate confidently, solve problems and think both critically and creatively. It includes wide reading, extended project work, debate, public speaking, research, competitions, lectures, study trips and our extensive program of student-led societies. The Electives program offers university-style seminars across the School to foster independent, enquiry-led learning from the outset.	Extra curricular facilities Extended Day offers after-school care until 6:00 pm, with general care and an array of enrichment programs. Enrichment options include Coding & Robotics, Taekwondo, Music Lessons, Cooking, and Dancing, with programs run by external providers and refreshed each trimester. Co-curricular programs for upper elementary and middle school include Drama, Debate, Jr. Model UN, Math Club, and seasonal league team sports. Before-school care begins as early as 7:45 am.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Harrow New York is a member of the Harrow Family of Schools, alongside Harrow School (UK), John Lyon School, Harrow International School Bengaluru, and AISL Harrow Schools. Their connection stems from the original charitable intentions of John Lyon, the founder of Harrow School. Harrow New York is the first Harrow-branded school to be owned and operated by the Amity Education Group. These schools reflect Harrow School's educational purpose, practice, strategy and philosophy in a way tailored to the needs of their students. As a member, Harrow New York benefits from collaborative, pan-Family opportunities, including sharing of best practice and resources, student collaborations through an annual Fifth Form Conference, a creative-writing anthology and a STEAM magazine, and shared celebrations such as the Harrow School's 450th anniversary.	History Located in Lower Manhattan, Pine Street School is a multilingual International Baccalaureate World School offering Spanish and Mandarin immersion from Nursery through Elementary and German in Middle School. The downtown location makes New York City a living classroom. A dedicated Middle School building operates at 156 William Street, with expansion plans underway at 25 Pine Street. The school is accredited by NEASC and has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for its one-to-one MacBook program and technology-forward approach. Head of School Anna Rita Pergolizzi-Wentworth leads the school, guiding an IB-informed, globally experienced faculty who strive to know, value, challenge, and celebrate every student.
Community	Community Collaboration and community underpin Harrow New York, with a robust individual care framework centered on student safety and wellbeing. The Wellbeing Committee ensures consistency of care across the School and leads coordinated support, with access to the School Counselors and Peer Mentors. Students participate in formal channels for their voice, including the Wellbeing Committee, Food and ICT Committees, House Councils and an annual survey. The House System creates a single cohesive community for boarding and day students, with Houses providing pastoral and academic oversight.	Community Education thrives through collaboration and connection at Pine Street School. The school partners with organizations such as NORY for STEM programming, Little Green Gourmets for healthy school lunches, German School Manhattan, ACIS, Smart City Kids, Real Asia, the Parents League of NY, and Pace University to extend opportunities and support for students and families. These partnerships help build a vibrant, informed, and engaged learning community beyond the classroom.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The Pine Street School Spirit Store, run in partnership with Battery Park Montessori, is open and 10% of proceeds benefit the PTA. The store demonstrates the school's commitment to supporting the PTA through community-driven fundraising.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Super-Curriculum expands the rigorous academic program beyond examinations, developing research skills and the ability to debate, communicate confidently, and think both critically and creatively. It includes wide reading, extended project work, debate, public speaking, research, competitions, lectures, study trips and an extensive program of student-led societies. The Electives program offers unexamined courses taught through university-style seminars, fostering independent, enquiry-led learning from the outset. These experiences yield lifelong skills that universities seek in applicants.	Academic & intellectual Pine Street School is a multilingual International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in early childhood and elementary, and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in middle school. The inquiry-based approach is rooted in the IB framework, emphasizing deep thinking, collaboration, and real-world connections. It is described as the only authorized IB PYP school in the area, with a curriculum that combines rigorous academics with language immersion and global citizenship.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Through the arts, students find their voice and the confidence to express creativity. There are opportunities to learn a musical instrument, join ensembles, sing in choirs or in Houses, perform in plays, and explore fine art, sculpture and ceramics. The arts philosophy is that all should participate and aim to excel.	Arts & creative Arts, music, and drama are integral to the Pine Street experience. Visual arts encompass drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art taught through inquiry-based learning. Music education includes vocal and instrumental performance, ensemble work, and music theory, while drama develops confidence, collaboration, and communication.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Dedicated EAL/ELL support provides personalized help with reading, writing, speaking and listening. MYP English Language Acquisition classes are offered when student numbers allow to support language development within the MYP curriculum. At the DP level, English B is available to develop English skills in the IB Diploma Programme. The approach is to create a supportive environment and to integrate language development into the curriculum.	Cultural & language Preschool 3s and 4s participate in dual immersion with two teachers—one for each language (Spanish/English or Mandarin/English). Ones and Twos feature tri-lingual immersion with English, Spanish, and Mandarin led by a rotating team of teachers. Kindergarten through 5th grade uses dual immersion with two teachers—one for each language (Spanish/English or Mandarin/English). In 6th–8th grade, students study in Spanish/English or Mandarin/English, with German offered as a third language.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies There is a wide range of student-led societies as part of the Super-Curriculum. Inter-House competitions provide opportunities to compete and build team spirit across year groups. Life extends beyond the classroom with the extended school day featuring theatre and music spaces, as well as clubs and sports. The on-site sports program and facilities support a broad array of recreational activities.	Social & hobbies International Night brings the Pine Street School community together through music, dance, and diverse cultures. The community is described as curious, energetic, and heartwarming, with strong academics. Student life includes leadership and project work, such as the Pine Street Monthly run by Student Government and student-led events like Shared Breakfasts.
Community & service	Community & service Partnership initiatives with the wider community involve activities beyond the classroom. The House System provides a cohesive, cross-year community with Heads of House, Matrons and House Tutors overseeing pastoral care and progress. The school community is diverse, with students and staff from many backgrounds contributing to a shared educational ethos.	Community & service The school engages in partnerships with organizations such as NORY (STEM programming), Little Green Gourmets (healthy school lunches), German School Manhattan (IB affiliation), ACIS (education travel), Smart City Kids, Real Asia, Parents League of NY, Pace University, and others. These partnerships reflect a commitment to collaboration, community engagement, and extending learning beyond the classroom.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Careers program runs parallel with structured university counseling, offering guidance, networking events, resume writing, job applications and interview preparation. University Counselors provide bespoke support to help students choose pathways beyond Harrow New York. Student-led societies and the Electives program foster leadership and professional skills from an early stage.	Leadership & professional Middle School Student Government leads initiatives such as shared breakfasts for younger students, showing student-led leadership and community-building. The Pine Street Monthly is produced by Student Government, giving students opportunities to lead and publish. These activities illustrate formal and informal leadership experiences across the Middle School.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sport is central to Harrow New York's educational offering, with a wide range of activities led by professional coaches. On-site facilities include soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, squash, netball and lacrosse, with access to nearby swimming, golf, sailing and horseback riding. The extended school day enables participation in arts, sport and other wellbeing activities. The Health Center provides routine and acute care, mental health services and education to support students' physical and emotional wellbeing.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Athletics and physical education are central to the school's holistic approach, fostering lifelong habits of wellness, resilience, and teamwork. The program offers a range of sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, cross country, and track & field. The goal is building confidence, collaboration, and healthy habits both on and off the field.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision All lessons and examinations are conducted in English, with the exception of modern and classical languages. English is the primary language of instruction across the curriculum. The school provides English as an Additional Language resources to support students whose first language is not English. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency via IELTS, TOEFL, or other approved equivalent assessments.	Language provision English, Spanish, and Mandarin are taught through immersion programs from Preschool through 8th grade. German is studied in middle school as a third language. The program uses differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning styles and focuses on developing Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) through culturally rich, immersive lessons.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching Preschool 3s–4s: dual immersion with two dedicated teachers for English and another language (Spanish or Mandarin). Ones & Twos: trilingual immersion led by a rotating team of three teachers—English, Spanish, Mandarin. Kindergarten–5th Grade: dual immersion with two dedicated teachers for each language (Spanish/English or Mandarin/English). 6th Grade–8th Grade: advanced study in Spanish/English or Mandarin/English with German added as a third language.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Preschool 3s–4s: dual immersion with two dedicated teachers for English and another language (Spanish or Mandarin). Ones & Twos: trilingual immersion with English, Spanish, Mandarin led by three teachers rotating. Kindergarten–5th Grade: dual immersion with two teachers for each language (Spanish/English or Mandarin/English). 6th Grade–8th Grade: continued study in Spanish/English or Mandarin/English, with German taught in middle school as a third language.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1. Application: Families submit the application form via the applicant portal, pay the non-refundable application fee, and submit the required supporting documents. They upload three years of transcripts and the current year through the applicant portal, and request two recent teacher recommendations from their current school. Grade placement is determined by the School using the student's date of birth, grade-appropriate social preparedness, academic history, and results of the admissions assessments. Step 2. Interaction: Connection Call is an optional 20-minute private video meeting with the Admissions Team, including the Director of Admissions, arranged online through the applicant portal. A Campus Tour is offered through virtual and on-campus events; on the Harrow Test day a campus tour is included. For overseas or long-distance applicants who cannot travel to New York, the admissions assessment and interviews may be conducted remotely via video conferencing. Step 3. Review & Decision: The Admissions Committee and the Principal review the applicant's assessments, school records, interview results, proper grade placement, and residency status to make the admissions decision. Once all requirements are fulfilled, families are notified of the decision typically within two weeks of completing the file, and admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. All lessons and examinations are conducted in English, with exceptions for modern and classical languages; for non-native English speakers, evidence of English language ability is required, with potential support through English as an Additional Language (EAL) if needed. Step 4. Rolling Admissions: Applications are being accepted for Grades 6-10 for the 2026-2027 academic year and for Grades 6-9 for the 2025-2026 founding year; Grades 11-12 will open in subsequent years. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and encourages prompt applications due to limited spaces. Step 5. Financial Aid: If applying for financial aid, submit all PFS (Parent Financial Statement) forms via the School's financial aid platform; there is a $60 financial aid application fee. The Financial Aid Committee reviews materials promptly, with aid decisions based on demonstrated need and the availability of funds. Financial aid is need-based and awarded in relation to need and funds; most aid is allocated early, and any rolling admissions awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis with remaining funds.	Admissions Admissions steps are provided for Nursery Ones, Preschool, Kindergarten through Grade 3, and Grades 4 through 8. Inquire Now connects families with the Admissions Team for personalized support.
Scholarships	Scholarships Pioneer's Scholarship: A two-year award recognizing families joining Harrow New York in its formative years. Open to all new day and boarding students entering Grades 6-10 in September 2026. Value: $15,000 reduction in base annual tuition per year for two consecutive academic years (total award $30,000). Automatic Award: Automatically applied upon acceptance and enrollment—no separate application is required, and the scholarship is reflected as a Pioneer's Scholarship credit on the tuition invoice. Renewal Terms: Renewable for the second year (2027-2028) provided the student remains in good academic and disciplinary standing. Financial Aid Note: The Pioneer's Scholarship does not disqualify eligible families from applying for or receiving additional need-based financial aid; financial aid is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Enrollment Cut-off: This scholarship is limited to students who enroll for the 2026-2027 school year. Most families joining in Fall 2026 may also pursue need-based aid, with awards determined by need and funds available. In addition to the Pioneer Scholarship, financial aid for need-based support is offered. Financial aid is awarded based on need and availability of funds, with most aid allocated early in the process; any additional awards for rolling admissions follow a first-come, first-served basis.	Scholarships Financial assistance is available for Kindergarten through Grade 8; families are encouraged to reach out to the Admissions Team.
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