Premium International Schools in New York, United States
Edited by Nik Higgins · Co-founder & CEO
About international schools in New York, United States
Premium international schools in New York typically combine internationally recognised programmes (the International Baccalaureate, British IGCSE/A-Level pathways and US curricula) with bilingual or language-immersion options - French, Spanish and Mandarin are commonly offered alongside English. Annual day-school tuition in Manhattan and prime Brooklyn commonly sits in the tens of thousands of dollars per pupil, with many long-established independent schools charging in the mid-to-high five-figure range; financial aid and sibling discounts are available at many schools. Admissions follow the standard independent-school calendar: applications and assessments are submitted in the autumn and winter before entry, with many schools issuing decisions on a February - March timetable while some programmes operate rolling admissions. Practical matters for relocating families include checking language-support and entry-level placement (especially for early years), factoring commuting time inside the city, and allowing extra lead time for assessments and visa or residency paperwork.
Compare 17 Premium international schools in New York, United States. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 47,712), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 17 schools · avg fee USD 47,712
- Schools listed
- 17
- Curricula
- 13
- Average annual fee
- USD 47,712
- Fee range
- USD 26,100 – 76,875
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (8 schools)
- Average school size
- 422 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- United Nations International School
- Oldest
- Brooklyn Friends School (1867)
- With boarding
- 3
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