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American Curriculum International Schools in New York, United States

Compare 13 American Curriculum international schools in New York, United States. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 46,772), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
13
Curricula
11
Average annual fee
USD 46,772
Fee range
USD 24,000 – 76,875
More school facts
Most common curriculum
American Curriculum (11 schools)
Average school size
284 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Basis Independent Brooklyn - Upper School
Oldest
Kennedy International School - Upper School (1964)
With boarding
3
About international schools in New York, United States

American-curriculum international schools in New York generally deliver U.S.-style instruction in English while layering international languages, mother-tongue support or bilingual tracks (Spanish, French and Mandarin are commonly offered). At secondary level many follow U.S. graduation requirements and provide Advanced Placement courses, though some schools also run IB or dual-curriculum options alongside an American programme. Fees vary widely across the city - many independent international schools report tuition in the low tens of thousands per year, with a number of schools charging substantially more depending on age and campus - and schools publish their own financial-aid arrangements. Admissions typically follow the independent-school rhythm of autumn tours and applications for the following year, with interviews, play-based assessments or standardized testing and winter decision/deposit timelines, so relocating families should plan visits early, confirm age cut-offs and check transport and after-school care options before committing.

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FAQs for United States

How does an American curriculum differ from an International Baccalaureate (IB) or other international programmes?
An American curriculum is typically organised around U.S. grade levels and state or independent-school standards and often offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in upper grades; it emphasises breadth of subject choices and U.S. college-preparatory requirements. The IB is an internationally standardised programme with a different structure and assessment model that some New York international schools offer alongside or instead of AP; parents should check which diploma or certificate a school prioritises for university entry.
What are typical fees for American-curriculum international schools in New York?
Tuition varies widely by school, programme and age: published data and school pages show many independent international schools charging in the low tens of thousands per year, with medians and averages reported in the low-to-mid tens of thousands and a number of schools charging well above that for older grades or specialist campuses. Schools publish specific tuition and financial-aid policies on their admissions pages, so use schools’ own figures and the most recent published surveys when budgeting.
When should a relocating family start the application process?
Begin research and contact schools as soon as a move is confirmed; many independent schools hold open days and accept enquiries from the autumn before the intended September start, and formal applications, testing or interviews often take place over autumn and winter with decisions and deposits due in winter or early spring for the next school year. For younger children admissions commonly use play-based assessments or observation, while older applicants may have standardized tests and interviews, so confirm each school’s calendar and any rolling or later entry options.
What ages and stages do these schools cover?
American-curriculum international schools in New York range from early childhood and nursery programmes through elementary, middle and high school grades, but not every school covers every age-group so families should check the exact grade span a school serves. Many schools describe themselves as PreK - 12 or as covering specific bands (for example early years and lower school only), and transition guidance for moves between divisions is typically available from admissions offices.
What languages of instruction and language support can I expect?
Instruction is usually primarily in English, but many schools run bilingual immersion or strong modern-language programmes in Spanish, French and Mandarin, and some offer mother-tongue lessons or heritage-language support for multilingual families. Exact provision - whether full immersion, dual language classes, after-school language lessons or examination pathways linked to another country’s curriculum - varies by school, so ask for programme details, sample timetables and assessment routes during visits.
What should I look for on a school visit or in the prospectus?
Check how the school describes its curriculum and language provision in concrete terms (which subjects are taught in which language, and how English-language learners are supported), review assessment pathways (AP, IB or state credits), ask about class sizes and staff qualifications, and confirm practical details such as school hours, transport links and after-school care. Admissions offices can provide sample schedules, recent graduate-destinations information and details of fees and financial aid; compare those facts across a shortlist rather than relying on reputational claims.