Kennedy International School - Upper School vs Léman Manhattan Preparatory School - Broad Street Campus

	K Kennedy International School - Upper School New York, United States	L Léman Manhattan Preparatory School - Broad Street Campus New York, United States
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year $24,000 - 45,000	Fees / year $15,000 - 72,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, American Curriculum, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 201	Pupils 700
Typical class size	Typical class size 7	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French, Japanese	Instruction language English, Mandarin, French, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1964	Opened 2005
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Broad Street Campus is at 41 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004, in the Financial District, just steps from the New York Stock Exchange. Morris Street Campus is at 1 Morris Street, New York, NY 10004, housed in the Cunard Building, steps from Wall Street and Battery Park. The Broad Street Campus serves ages 12 months through Grade 5 and the Morris Street Campus serves Grades 6–12, both located in Lower Manhattan.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Center for Early Childhood Education (12 months–PK4); Léman Explorers (12–24 months); PreK 2; PreK 3; PreK 4; Kindergarten; Lower School (Kindergarten–Grade 5); Middle School (Grades 6–8); High School (Grades 9–12); Boarding Program (Residential Students in Grades 9–12).
School type	School type —	School type Private, coeducational day and boarding school; International Baccalaureate World School.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 100+ nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Support Team comprises trained Learning Specialists who collaborate with classroom teachers; Student Support Services include Learning Support, Counseling, and Nursing.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation United States
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Private bus service from Brooklyn is offered, with routes covering Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, and Park Slope for Kindergarten–8th Grade; routes and timetables are determined by the school.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application fees - There is no fee to apply to the boarding program; applications for boarding are free. - General student applications are submitted through the school's Ravenna application system; no separate, school-published flat application fee amount appears in the school's tuition materials. Annual tuition (2026–2027 academic year) - Léman Explorers (12–24 months): - Two Days (Tues/Thurs, 10:00–11:30 AM): USD 8,800. - Three Days (Mon/Wed/Fri, 10:00–11:30 AM): USD 11,800. - Five Days (Mon–Fri, 10:00–11:30 AM): USD 15,000. - PreK2: - Five Days Morning (9:00 AM–12:00 PM): USD 35,000. - Five Days Full Day (9:00 AM–3:00 PM, includes lunch): USD 44,000. - PreK3 & PreK4: - PreK3 Five Days Half Day (8:30 AM–1:00 PM, includes lunch): USD 38,600. - PreK3 Five Days Full Day (8:30 AM–3:15 PM, includes lunch): USD 44,000. - PreK4 Five Days Full Day (8:30 AM–3:15 PM, includes lunch): USD 59,000. - Kindergarten through Grade 10: USD 70,700. - Grades 11 & 12: USD 72,000. Per-installment examples (paying by the school's stated installment plans) - Léman offers payment plans in 3, 5 and 7 installments; the figures below are the annual tuition evenly divided for each instalment option (simple division used for examples; the enrollment agreement may specify exact installment amounts, dates, or administrative fees). - Léman Explorers Two Days (USD 8,800): - 3-installment example: USD 2,933 per installment (rounded). 5-installment: USD 1,760. 7-installment: USD 1,257. - Léman Explorers Three Days (USD 11,800): - 3-installment: USD 3,934; 5-installment: USD 2,360; 7-installment: USD 1,686. - Léman Explorers Five Days (USD 15,000): - 3-installment: USD 5,000; 5-installment: USD 3,000; 7-installment: USD 2,143. - PreK2 Five Days Morning (USD 35,000): - 3-installment: USD 11,667; 5-installment: USD 7,000; 7-installment: USD 5,000. - PreK2 Five Days Full Day (USD 44,000): - 3-installment: USD 14,667; 5-installment: USD 8,800; 7-installment: USD 6,286. - PreK3 Half Day (USD 38,600): - 3-installment: USD 12,867; 5-installment: USD 7,720; 7-installment: USD 5,514. - PreK3/PreK2 Full Day (USD 44,000): - 3-installment: USD 14,667; 5-installment: USD 8,800; 7-installment: USD 6,286. - PreK4 Full Day (USD 59,000): - 3-installment: USD 19,667; 5-installment: USD 11,800; 7-installment: USD 8,429. - Kindergarten–Grade 10 (USD 70,700): - 3-installment: USD 23,567; 5-installment: USD 14,140; 7-installment: USD 10,100. - Grades 11–12 (USD 72,000): - 3-installment: USD 24,000; 5-installment: USD 14,400; 7-installment: USD 10,286. Billing schedule and payment terms - Families must sign the enrollment agreement and make the required tuition payment (deposit or pay in full) so that payment clears by the school's reply deadline for the student's admission decision; reply deadlines and required payment timing vary by grade and follow the school's ISAAGNY-based timelines. - Léman offers financial incentives for families who pay tuition in full and provides 3-, 5- and 7-installment payment plans for spreading the balance. Exact installment dates and any administrative terms are set in the enrollment agreement and billing statements. Boarding fees (where applicable) - The boarding program is available for students in Grades 9–12. A 2025–2026 boarding cost example shown for the boarding program lists Tuition + Room & Board: USD 92,000; Boarding Fees: USD 6,000; Total Cost: USD 98,000 (the school separately notes Tuition, Room & Board and an itemized boarding fee component). There is no fee to apply to the boarding program. Other costs and inclusions - Items explicitly included in the published tuition: International Baccalaureate program, books and learning materials, field trips, daily lunch and snacks, qualifying Yellow Bus service, transportation to/from after-school activities, early drop-off for PreK2–Grade 5, specified overnight curricular trips (domestic and international for certain grades), educational devices through Grade 5, athletic programs (Grade 7+), athletic uniforms and equipment, after-school clubs and select arts programs, yearbook and graduation/moving-up photographs. - The school publishes a USD 2,000 sibling tuition discount for families with more than one child enrolled. - Separate or occasional additional charges may apply for items or activities outside the listed inclusions (optional trips beyond those listed, personal supplies, personal travel, health insurance for international students, or other extracurricular-specific charges); specific optional fees and any one-time new-student or senior-year charges are set in admissions/boarding materials and the enrollment agreement. Refund information - Enrollment is contract-based: families sign an enrollment agreement and are required to submit the agreed tuition payment by the reply deadline; refund, withdrawal and cancellation terms are governed by that enrollment agreement and the school's admissions and billing policies. The school's published timelines state that payment (deposit or payment in full) must clear by the reply deadline for the offer to be held. Fee payment options - The school's published materials describe pay-in-full and multi-installment plans (3-, 5-, 7-installments) and financial incentives for full payment; the enrollment agreement and billing statements provide the specific installment schedule and payment instructions. Families follow the billing instructions in the enrollment/enrollment-acceptance materials to complete payments. If you require these figures presented as pre-calculated per installment for other specific grades or rounded differently, use of the school's enrollment billing statement will provide the exact installment dates, any administrative fees, and accepted payment methods.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Boarding is available for students in Grades 9–12. Léman Manhattan is New York City's only boarding program. Boarding students live in modern apartments at 37 Wall Street; each suite includes a kitchen, a bathroom, a study area, Wi-Fi, and a hi-tech security system. Residential counselors provide 24/7 supervision and meals consist of three chef-prepared meals per day.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options Three chef-prepared meals per day are provided to boarding students.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The governing body is the Léman Community Association, a non-profit parent organization.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details Léman Manhattan is an International Baccalaureate World School that delivers a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum. The Four Pillars guide learning: Academic Rigor, Global Education, Personalized Learning for Each Child, and Partnerships that Drive Results. The curriculum emphasizes a globally minded community representing more than 50 countries. Personal Learning Plans differentiate instruction to support each student's growth. World language instruction begins in PreK 2 with Mandarin, French, and Spanish offered, continuing through 5th grade. Academic divisions include the Center for Early Childhood Education, Lower School, Middle School, and High School.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results MAP tests show Léman students consistently score above national and New York State averages in reading, math, and language, with many students demonstrating more than a year's growth in a single school year. In the most recent testing cycle, Léman students outperformed the national average in every grade and subject tested and exceeded New York State averages in reading, math, and language.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Expert College Advising provides comprehensive college counseling, including PSAT and practice ACT, advisory sessions, parent workshops, and one-to-one college planning meetings starting in junior year. The college counseling program also hosts workshops with college admissions officers and an annual college fair. Léman graduates have been accepted to colleges and universities such as Harvard University, Yale University, and Columbia University. Eighty percent of Léman graduates are accepted to highly selective colleges.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The Center for Early Childhood Education is a joyful, nurturing place that sets the foundation for each child's academic, social, and emotional success. Social and emotional development is supported through a play‑based, inquiry‑driven program and a Responsive Classroom approach, including Morning Meeting to help students feel welcomed and connected and daily emotional support to form secure relationships. In PreK 4, students learn to express themselves, cooperate, take turns, and show empathy, creating a nurturing classroom community that supports social growth and academic learning.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) A multidisciplinary Student Support Services program includes Learning Support, Counseling, and Nursing. Each division has a Student Support Team of Learning Specialists who collaborate with teachers and administrators to identify interventions and ensure equitable access to all programs, including the IB curriculum. The program emphasizes meeting the whole student—intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically—through a team approach that involves families and staff. Student Study Teams and targeted instructional interventions are used to support students who need additional help.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language English For Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL) is offered as part of Student Support Services. ESOL includes leveled courses (ESOL 2, ESOL 3, ESOL 4) aligned to CEFR levels B1, B2, and C1, with instruction focused on listening, speaking, reading, and writing and delivered through projects and individualized work. Students are placed using the Oxford Online Placement Test and reassessed annually with the WIDA framework; ESOL placement can be adjusted based on performance, with ESOL becoming optional once a student meets proficiency thresholds.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The Léman Counseling Office provides mental health resources for Middle and High School students, offering advisory lessons and guest speakers to promote awareness, coping skills, and general wellness. The program includes mindfulness activities and talks by external experts, such as crisis intervention and wellbeing professionals, to help students recognize mental health needs in themselves and others. Resources include connections to crisis support services, such as Crisis Text Line, to provide immediate assistance when needed.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The Antiracism Action Plan establishes safeguarding‑oriented structures, including a Mandated Reporter Policy and a transparent Incident Reporting System to address harassment and discrimination. The plan also outlines policies to prohibit hate speech and discrimination and creates a Student/Faculty Honor Council to review disciplinary matters and improve the school community's safety and wellbeing.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Upper School is housed in the Cunard Building at 1 Morris Street. Light-filled classrooms use state-of-the-art technology and offer views of New York Harbor, the city, and the Statue of Liberty. The campus includes a research library, art and music studios, multiple technology labs, and a café. Athletic facilities comprise a 25-yard pool, a full-size gymnasium, and a fully equipped fitness center. The Broad Street Campus serves younger students and provides science labs, art studios, music rooms, a library, a swimming pool, a gym, and a ballroom.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Two indoor pools provide swimming facilities across Léman's campuses, with the Morris Street Aquatics Center featuring a competition-sized pool for instruction and teams. A rock-climbing wall supports physical education. A full gymnasium and a fitness center support conditioning and team practices. The Broad Street Campus provides additional gym facilities and a swimming pool for younger students.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities SMART Classrooms are equipped with the latest technology and audiovisual capabilities. The Technology Lab houses software resources, 3D printers, and spaces for computer science, digital music, and digital design. Multiple Science Labs support inquiry-based science learning. The Library offers print and digital resources and is supported by librarians with advanced degrees. Art Studios, an Art Gallery, and a 400-seat Theatre support visual and performing arts, while Music and Practice Rooms host ensembles and private lessons.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Children in PreK through Grade 5 can participate in after-school programming, with Middle School students joining clubs and sports. Léman Plus offers enrichment courses including performing and visual arts, chess, newspaper, martial arts, STEM, swimming, sports, and cooking. The Center for Early Childhood Education After-School provides a program for PreK 2 through PreK 4. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available to students aged 14-24. Camp Léman is Léman's summer day camp for ages 3 through rising 6th grade, featuring on-site pool time, sports, rooftop and field activities, and a range of specialty programs.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Rooted in a sixty-year history of academic excellence, Léman Manhattan draws on Collège du Léman, founded in 1960 in Versoix, Switzerland. Léman Manhattan was established in the heart of downtown in 2005 to bring a cross-cultural global context, personalized learning, and innovation to New York City's K-12 independent school landscape. Collège du Léman enrolls nearly 2,000 students from 100 nationalities on its lakeside campus. The school has built a strong community recognized for exceptional academic outcomes, teaching excellence, international diversity, and a genuine warmth.
Community	Community —	Community The Léman Community Association (LCA) is a non-profit parent organization that fosters a sense of strong community at Léman and enriches the experiences of all Léman students, parents and faculty. Led by a Board of Directors and supported by many parent volunteers across the school, the LCA connects families across divisions, welcomes new families, fosters school pride, and funds enrichment opportunities for students and faculty. The LCA supports student enrichment including financial support for Léman Plus After School Programming, overnight class trips to Frost Valley and Nature's Classroom, and the Annual Middle School Global Games, and coordinates events across the entire school to bring students together outside of class and foster fun, community and a sense of Léman pride. The Léman community celebrates its international character through events such as the Book Fair in November, the International Festival, the Spring Gala with themes like Great Gatsby, Havana Nights, Casino Royale and Kentucky Derby, Family Socials, Spirit Wear, and a Parent-Faculty Basketball Game.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The Léman Community Association is a non-profit parent organization that fosters a strong sense of community at Léman and enriches the experiences of students, parents, and faculty. Led by a Board of Directors and supported by many parent volunteers, the LCA connects families across divisions, welcomes new families, fosters school pride, and funds enrichment opportunities for students and faculty. The LCA supports teacher enrichment through the Teacher Innovation Grant Program, which has funded projects such as a Broadcast Journalism Studio, a Physics Cloud Chamber, a Buddy Bench at the 41 Broad St Rooftop Playground, and World Language Spring Break Trips to Shanghai. It coordinates a range of events to bring the community together, including the Book Fair, International Festival, Spring Gala (with themes such as Great Gatsby, Havana Nights, Casino Royale and Kentucky Derby), Family Socials, Spirit Wear, and a Parent-Faculty Basketball Game. LCA liaisons coordinate communications across grades, and volunteers can contribute by emailing LCA@lemanmanhattan.org. Funds raised support enrichment and community-building initiatives.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competitions are part of Léman's STEM program. Seven Léman students collaborated with professors on scientific research projects. The school recognizes student achievement in mathematics through the Noetic Math Competition. IB science courses are offered at Higher Level and Standard Level, including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Systems and Societies, and Physics, with laboratory work and research opportunities.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Léman features a vibrant Fine Arts program spanning music, theater, and visual arts. The music program includes a Signature Strings program for K-3, band or chorus in Elementary and Middle School, and the Léman Conservatory for after-school private lessons. Theatre offers Middle School coursework and IB Theatre in High School, with signature productions such as Main Stage, One Act Plays, and Scene Night. Visual Arts cover drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and more, supported by dedicated studio spaces.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language World language instruction begins in early childhood with daily exposure to Mandarin, French, and Spanish in PreK; Léman Explorers expands language experiences for 12 to 24 months with exposure to Mandarin, Spanish, and French through stories and songs. In Upper School, IB language courses are available in multiple languages. The Model UN Club participates in United Nations conferences, developing diplomacy skills and global awareness.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies After-School Programs extend learning beyond class with Léman Plus, offering classes in chess, newspaper, martial arts, STEM, swimming, and cooking. Camp Léman provides summer experiences with sports, outdoor play, and specialty activities such as live animal shows, cooking, science, visual and performing arts, and martial arts.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Léman builds a culture of service through monthly student service projects that engage partners in the local and global community. Upper School students participate in clubs such as The Red Cross Club, The Volunteer Club, National Honor Society, and National Junior Society, and IB Diploma students complete Creativity, Activity, and Service projects. Each year Léman supports multiple service partners including City Harvest, Meow Squad, New York Cares, Rise Against Hunger.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is a globally recognized program for students aged 14 to 24, with Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels across four areas: Service, Skills, Physical Recreation, and Adventurous Journey. The Award develops leadership, teamwork, goal setting, and community contribution and is recognized by universities and employers worldwide. Upper School students also participate in National Honor Society and National Junior Society, which offer leadership opportunities and service experiences in line with the IB CAS framework.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Léman offers 45 competitive athletic teams across fall, winter, and spring seasons. The facilities include two indoor pools, a rock-climbing wall, a full gymnasium, and access to city fields and parks, emphasizing health, fitness, and teamwork. Camp Léman provides summer experiences with sports, outdoor play, and a range of specialty activities such as live animal shows, cooking, science, visual and performing arts, and martial arts.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision Languages taught include Mandarin, Spanish, and French. In PreK 2, students receive weekly instruction in Mandarin, Spanish and French; in PreK 3, students receive daily world language instruction in Mandarin, French or Spanish; PK4 through 5th grade continues daily language instruction. Léman already offers a bilingual IB Diploma in Mandarin, and a French bilingual high school program with The École began in 2022 with plans to introduce a Spanish bilingual diploma.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching Mandarin, Spanish and French are offered as world languages. In PreK–5, PreK 2 has weekly instruction in Mandarin, Spanish and French; PreK 3 has daily world language instruction in Mandarin, French or Spanish; PK4 through 5th grade continues daily language instruction. Léman already offers a bilingual IB Diploma in Mandarin, and launched a French bilingual high school program with The École in 2022 that transitions to a bilingual IB Diploma; there are plans to introduce a Spanish bilingual diploma.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations IB World School New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Member Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY) Member Parents League of New York member school
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Start the online Ravenna application and register for an admissions tour. Admission is selective and Léman Manhattan cannot admit every applicant, so begin the online process early. The birthday cut-off for PK2, PK3, PK4 and Kindergarten is December 31 of the enrolled school year. Applications are submitted on Ravenna for Léman Manhattan. 2. If you will seek financial aid, indicate this on your child's application. The financial aid process has two steps: Step 1, indicate that assistance will be sought on the application; Step 2, create a Clarity account and begin the financial aid application (Day Applicants). 3. Submit the preliminary Ravenna application and gather required supplemental materials according to grade. The Preliminary Application includes basic contact information, educational history, and a student/guardian statement; Supplemental Materials differ by grade and may include school reports, teacher letters and standardized test scores if required. 4. Follow the published timelines by grade; Regular Admission follows ISAAGNY and Rolling Admission may occur on a space-available basis after the final ISAAGNY dates. 5. If admitted, enroll by the specified deadline, sign the enrollment agreement and have tuition payment (deposit or pay in full) clear by the deadline; extensions are not guaranteed for spots or financial aid.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Financial aid is available starting in Kindergarten. The financial aid process comprises two steps: Step 1, indicate on the application that you will seek assistance; Step 2, go to Clarity to begin the financial aid application. Clarity webinars are offered to help families understand the process. Léman also provides a $2,000 sibling tuition discount.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Léman follows the ISAAGNY admissions timeline; deadlines apply by grade and, after the final ISAAGNY dates, applications may continue to be accepted on a space-available basis.
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