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A small school with a big heart that stands proudly within the crowded school space of New York City. While the lower school has always been a popular choice, the growing upper school suits families attracted by internationally recognised qualifications and the more bespoke environment the school provides.
The school is a familiar and welcoming home-from-home for incoming English-speaking international/diplomatic families and an attractive local alternative for New Yorkers too.
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Overview
- Student numbers
- 312
- Curricula
- International
- British
- SEN provision
- Mainstream with SEN support
- Pre school provision (up to 4)
- Yes
- Religion
- Non-denominational
- Fees
- $44,250 - $65,800 USD
Head of school
Headmaster
Jason Morrow
Since 2015, Jason Morrow BA (modern history and modern languages, Oxon) MA (North Carolina). He happily swapped the leafy surroundings and his wood panelled headteacher’s office at Norwich High School for Girls for a rather different and, arguably,
Entrance
Rolling admissions system, with families joining and leaving the school throughout the year. There are strong procedures for welcoming in new children and the school’s size ensures nobody gets lost. School is also good at ensuring parents settle
Exit
The school has a dedicated member of staff responsible for ensuring that moving on is just as smooth as moving in. While the upper school numbers continue to grow since opening in 2018, some families choose to move their children out before year 10 -
Latest results
In 2025, at A level: 98 per cent pass rate and over half of all exams received grades of A*-B. In the same year at IGCSE: 47 per cent A*/A and 80 per cent A*-B.
Impressively, each year there are a number of students securing the top scores
Teaching & learning
Nursery, early years and lower school classrooms are brightly decorated, cheerful and happy places. Parents describe the teaching as ‘creative’ and ‘inspiring,’ with an ‘impressive’ range of subject expertise among staff. Communication is regarded as
- Curricula & qualifications
- International - International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP)
- International - International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP)
- British - National Curriculum for England
- British - A levels
- British - International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
Learning support & SEN
All students with additional needs are evaluated for level of support required. This is overseen by the school's inclusion manager - an apt job title as the emphasis really is on inclusion, with students supported within the classroom and regular
Language support
Between 30-40 per cent of students (at all ages) come from non-English speaking families and the school is geared to help integrate them as fast as possible, a system that works well. They are given twice weekly EAL lessons and in-class support.
Arts & extracurricular
Plenty of musical and drama opportunities. At least two music concerts per year, plus various musicals and showcases. Smaller group concerts for IGCSE music students, talent shows, family folk dancing, Christmas carolling in the city and performances
Sport
No acres of sports fields, gymnasiums or courts - this is New York City after all. But what the PE department do well here is forge creative partnerships with other schools and city sports partners. As one parent said, ‘They make lemonade from
Ethos & heritage
Started in 2006, the school is owned by Andrea Greystoke, formerly a London-based maths teacher born in New York, who also owns Abercorn School in London. She is on the board of four directors, as is her daughter, Abigail, the strategic director of
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
This is a small and friendly school where everyone knows names. Students are quick to identify someone they can go to if there is something troubling them - their class teacher, their mentor, year head or the proactive school counsellor. A house
Classroom & community
The nationality mix remains consistent, with about a third British families, a third American families (who tend to choose the school as a welcome contrast to the US system and a New York City application process that is notoriously complex and
- School year
- September – July, with three terms
- School hours
- 8:40am – 3:45pm
- Student nationalities - total
- 45
- Uniform requirements
- Yes
Money matters
A for-profit independent school, so there is no fundraising (stealth or otherwise) and parents are not solicited for donations. Between 10-15 per cent of the students receive financial aid (available from reception and above) and the application
- Annual fee range
- $44,250 - $65,800 USD
- Fee information
- Application fee: $125 USD
Initial deposit due at time of enrolment (taken out of overall tuition amount):
$3,500 USD (Nursery & Reception)
$6,000 USD (Year 1 - Year 13)
One time new student fee (non-refundable): $2,500 USD
Tuition fees cover educational materials, lunch & snacks, athletics, extra-curricular activities, and educational day trips.
It does not cover uniforms, after school clubs, or after school care.
The last word
A small school with a big heart that stands proudly within the crowded school space of New York City. While the lower school has always been a popular choice, the growing upper school suits families attracted by internationally recognised
Accreditations, inspections & memberships
- Accreditations/Inspections
- BSO (British Schools Overseas inspection programme)
Authorised by International Baccalaureate Organization (not to be confused as an inspection or accreditation agency)
Council of British International Schools (COBIS)
Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) (DfE BSO approved)- Memberships
- Authorised as an IB World School, COBIS accredited member, NYSAIS Associate member, Cambridge International School accreditation.
