United States, New York
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Pine Street School is an International Baccalaureate World School in downtown Manhattan serving children from 1 to 14. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is a candidacy school for the Middle Years Programme (MYP), complemented by a Montessori-inspired preschool. The curriculum centers on inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning with a strong emphasis on language immersion. Kindergarten through Grade 5 study Spanish or Mandarin through immersion, Ones & Twos participate in a tri-lingual English/Spanish/Mandarin format, and German is introduced in Middle School. The school operates across two campuses—Lower Elementary at 25 Pine Street and Middle School at 156 William Street—with a 1:1 Apple device program and Apple Distinguished School status since 2022. Facilities support technology-enabled learning, coding, and robotics, while partnerships extend learning beyond the classroom. A focus on global citizenship, community connections, the arts, and athletics complements the IB program. The school fosters curiosity, collaboration, and compassionate leadership daily.
156 William St, New York, NY 10038, United States