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A British principal and mainly British teachers, an adapted English curriculum, yet far from a British prep school. Rather, it offers a truly international environment in the heart of Manhattan. The personalised learning and individual attention are a huge draw and comfort for parents, along with the broad, creative curriculum. And the added bonus of belonging to a worldwide network of schools, offering children a global outlook with both virtual and real life opportunities.
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Overview
- Student numbers
- 130
- Curricula
- International
- SEN provision
- SEN considered case by case
- Pre school provision (up to 4)
- Yes
- Religion
- Non-denominational
- Fees
- US$ 52,000 - US$ 52,750
- Ownership
- Nord Anglia
Head of school
Principal
Jimmy Frawley
Since July 2022, Jimmy Frawley BA MA (King’s College, London). Has spent much of his career working in Nord Anglia schools - his nine-year stint in Houston British School (now Nord-Anglia owned) was followed by a head of primary at Compass
Entrance
Rolling admission with entry at all levels (currently with a waiting list for nursery). School transcripts and teacher evaluation forms are required. School tours and shadow visits (a child spending a day with their year group) on offer. Online
Exit
Offers pupils smooth, priority entry to other Nord Anglia schools around the world, at any grade. Recent high school destinations include Horace Mann, Avenues: The World School, Packer Collegiate and Stuyvesant High (a highly selective public school)
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Teaching & learning
Parents universally praise the personalised approach to learning: 'Teachers are enthusiastic and committed to ensuring every child fulfils his or her potential.' Small class sizes mean no child is overlooked and they’re given the opportunity to
- Curricula & qualifications
- International - International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
- International - International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC)
Learning support & SEN
Excellent SEN provision, with all applications welcomed and every case considered individually. Indeed, school prides itself on its ability to tailor a programme to each child’s needs, including (but not limited to) ADHD, dyspraxia and dyslexia.
Language support
An established and successful ESL programme means that children arriving from all over the world with little or no English are swiftly assimilated into regular classes.
Spanish is taught from the off, with 2-year-olds enjoying daily lessons.
Arts & extracurricular
Parents describe the school as 'very arty', with one admitting she didn’t particularly value that at first, but now appreciates the chances it gives the children to 'develop in confidence and perform in front of an audience'.
From kindergarten
Sport
School hosts and participates in co-ed basketball fixtures in the New York CONSAT inter-school sports league, with the competition final held at the famous Barclay Centre.
The athletics lead follows the English PE curriculum and has revitalised PE
Ethos & heritage
The heart of the East Village may seem an unlikely location for an international school, but it’s handy for those living in the lower half of Manhattan and has very good transport links for those who do need to travel further. Close to the F subway
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
In true British style, every pupil is assigned a house with the names chosen by the pupils themselves - Phoenix, Panglong, Pegasus and Peryton being mythical animals from different cultures around the world. Older pupils serve as house captains. In
Classroom & community
Over 40 nationalities attend, although new pupils and their families can expect to meet as many native New Yorkers as international faces. Families are scattered all over the city, but with an increasing number of local families - as spotted by the
- School year
- September – June
- School hours
- 8:30am – 3:30pm, with after school clubs
- Uniform requirements
- Yes
Money matters
The size and success of Nord Anglia Education means that small class sizes are possible here and funding is available for projects which might be beyond the scope of some small schools. The rooftop playground was recently refurbished, giving the
- Annual fee range
- US$ 52,000 - US$ 52,750
- Fee information
- New student fee: $2,500
Application fee: US$ 2,500 (non-refundable)
Enrolment deposit: US$ 3,000
The last word
A British principal and mainly British teachers, an adapted English curriculum, yet far from a British prep school. Rather, it offers a truly international environment in the heart of Manhattan. The personalised learning and individual attention are
Accreditations, inspections & memberships
- Accreditations/Inspections
- None (school may be licensed, or may be "inspected" by its own owner, but it is not independently accredited or inspected by recognised agency or organisation)
- Memberships
- World Class Learning Group
