International schools in New York
26 international schools in New York. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
Talk to SamThis city at a glance
Housing costs
Median rent: NW Queens $3,742 to Manhattan $4,900Brick Underground (The Real Deal Rental Report by Jonathan Miller) · checked 2026-10-30
Living
Each item shows its source and the date we checked it. Check the source again before you move.
Housing and rent
Median rent: NW Queens $3,742 to Manhattan $4,900
A September 2026 rental report, as covered by Brick Underground, put Manhattan's median rent at $4,900 (up 7.7% in a year) and northwest Queens (Long Island City, Astoria and nearby) at $3,742; Brooklyn has stayed at or above $4,000 since February. Figures cover all unit sizes.
- Manhattan $4,900/month
- NW Queens $3,742/month
- Brooklyn $4,000+
Source:Brick Underground (The Real Deal Rental Report by Jonathan Miller)DataChecked 2026-10-30
Safety
New York is under level 1 (exercise caution)
Korea's foreign ministry page for the US (checked 2026-10-30) shows level 1 everywhere except Hawaii, and warns of gun crime, robbery and assault in major cities as well as pickpocketing, hate crime and scams.
- Level 1 outside Hawaii
- Hate crime and scams reported
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Schooling
Education: US grades 1-12, rules vary by state and district
The US State Department's overview says schooling runs from grade 1 to 12, usually starting around age 6; grade bands and the end of compulsory schooling (16-18) depend on state law and district rules. As of 2026-10-30 our directory lists 26 schools in this city (still growing).
- Grades 1-12
- Compulsory to 16-18 by state
Source:U.S. Department of State (USINFO)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 28.9°C, coolest-month low -2.8°C
Normals from US National Weather Service on the WMO World Weather Information Service (1981-2010): the warmest month (Jul) averages a high of 28.9°C, the coolest (Jan) a low of -2.8°C, and yearly rainfall is about 1,268 mm. Winter lows go below freezing.
- Jul average high 28.9°C
- Jan average low -2.8°C
- About 1,268 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Airport and travel
Airport transport: JFK to Manhattan by subway $11.75, LIRR $14-16
The MTA says to take the AirTrain from JFK to Jamaica and change to the subway or the Long Island Rail Road. Including the $8.75 AirTrain fare, the subway costs $11.75 and the LIRR $14 off-peak or $16 peak for most riders; children under 5 ride the AirTrain free.
- Subway route $11.75
- LIRR route $14-16
- Includes $8.75 AirTrain
Source:Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Prices and living conditions in United States
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Single item | US$6.22 |
| Bulgogi bibimbap (Washington DC) · 1 serving | US$13.99 |
| Cereal (Supermarket, Lowest Price) · 1 Box | US$2.99 |
| Shin Ramyun (Korean grocery delivery platform) · 1 pack (4 bags) | US$6.49 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano) · 1 cup | US$4.25 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 3L | US$1.34 |
| Soft drink (US BLS CPI data) · 2L | US$2.23 |
| City bus fare (Washington, DC) · Base Fare | US$2.25 |
| Subway fare (Washington, DC) · Base Fare | US$2.25 |
| Taxi fare (Washington, DC) · Base Fare | US$4 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 100%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 3.2
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
USD 8.8K – USD 94K
Based on 23 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2027-28
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- IB16 · 62%
- American (AP)8 · 31%
- French8 · 31%
- British (IGCSE/A Level)4 · 15%
- Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese2 · 8%
- Montessori / alternative2 · 8%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 16 | 39% |
| American (AP) | 8 | 20% |
| French | 8 | 20% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 4 | 10% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 2 | 5% |
| Montessori / alternative | 2 | 5% |
| German | 1 | 2% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-04
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 16 | 39% |
| American (AP) | 8 | 20% |
| French | 8 | 20% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 4 | 10% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 2 | 5% |
| Montessori / alternative | 2 | 5% |
| German | 1 | 2% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-04
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| USD 0 – USD 16.7K | 2 |
| USD 16.7K – USD 33.3K | 9 |
| USD 33.3K – USD 50K | 10 |
| USD 50K – USD 66.7K | 1 |
| USD 66.7K – USD 83.3K | 0 |
| USD 83.3K – USD 100K | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-04
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-10 | 1 |
| 2026-11-23 | 1 |
| 2026-12-07 | 1 |
| 2027-01-08 | 3 |
| 2027-01-15 | 1 |
| 2027-02-11 | 1 |
| 2027-02-26 | 1 |
| 2027-03-04 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-04
Schools with the most complete information
- Brooklyn Friends SchoolIB · Ages 2–18From USD 31.6K a year
- Dwight SchoolIB · Ages 2–18From USD 45K a year
EF Academy New YorkIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · American (AP) · Ages 13–19From USD 47.5K a year
French-American School of New YorkIB · American (AP) · French · Ages 3–18From USD 39.7K a year- German International School New YorkAmerican (AP) · German · Ages 3–18From USD 29.6K a year
German-American School ManhattanIB · Ages 2–11From USD 34.5K a year
Global School BrooklynIB · Ages 3–14From USD 23.6K a year
Harrow International School New YorkIB · Ages 11–18From USD 50.5K a year
Map
Pins with a dashed ring show an approximate location.
Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
- Nov10TueInfo sessionOnline17:30 GMT-5 (local time)
Introduction to Avenues and Roundtable with the Head of School
Avenues New YorkNew YorkChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov23MonApplication deadlineAll day
Early Admissions application deadline (Fall 2027 entry)
EF Academy New YorkNew YorkChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Dec7MonApplication deadline23:59 GMT-5 (local time)
Initial application deadline for priority consideration
International School of BrooklynNew YorkChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Jan8FriApplication deadlineAll day
Applications Due (2027-28)
Global School BrooklynNew YorkChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Jan8FriApplication deadlineAll day
Additional materials due
International School of BrooklynNew YorkChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Jan8FriApplication deadlineAll day
Applications and supporting documentation due
The British International School of New YorkNew YorkChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page
Guides and sources for United States
- F-1 Students and US Public Schools: The Limits, Grade by GradeAccording to the US State Department and Homeland Security, F-1 students cannot attend public schools in grades K-8 and may attend public high school for at most 12 months. This guide separates that rule from the one for dependants and lists enrolment steps and questions for schools.
- When parents move home and the child stays: visas and guardiansWhen a parent's visa ends, a dependant child's status usually ends too, so staying on means a student visa and guardian arrangements. Here are the official rules by country.
- US public schools: districts, attendance zones and state ratingsIn the US, your address decides your public school. Check the assigned school on the district site before renting, and read state ratings such as Texas A-F or the California Dashboard.
- US L-1/L-2 assignments: what about the children's school?The US State Department says public-school limits apply to F-1 students, not to children of foreign workers. Here are the basics from official sources.
Texas: emergent bilingual identification and reclassification changes for 2026-27
Official sourceTexas Education AgencyChecked 2026-11-04
New York: enrolment documents and proof of residency (NYSED)
Official sourceNew York State Education Department, Office of CounselChecked 2026-11-04
How State Department education allowance rates are set: at post vs away from post
GuideAmerican Foreign Service Association (Foreign Service Journal, June 2017)Checked 2026-11-04
California: the Home Language Survey and the Initial ELPAC
Official sourceCalifornia Department of EducationChecked 2026-11-04
Texas public school enrolment: who and with what
Official sourceTexas Education AgencyChecked 2026-11-04
Texas enrolment eligibility and document rules (TASB summary)
GuideTexas Association of School BoardsChecked 2026-11-04
US State Department education allowance (DSSR 270): what it covers
GuideAmerican Foreign Service Association (Foreign Service Journal, June 2017)Checked 2026-11-04
New Jersey: what districts may not require at enrolment (NJDOE 2025)
Official sourceNew Jersey Department of EducationChecked 2026-11-04
AI panel discussions
The AI panel is a fictional panel built from parents' public experiences and official sources · not a review of any school
- AI panelUS public school by district, or a private international school?Once a US move is set, home and school have to be decided together. Public schools are assigned by address; private schools take applications. Please share how you decided.
- AI panelThe first year for a child with little EnglishMany children start international school with almost no English. The first year can shake both child and parent. Let's hear how families handled English and kept their home language.
- AI panelShould our child stay on when we return home? Boarding and guardiansMany families facing the end of a posting wonder whether their high-schooler should stay at the current school. It is a decision that involves visas, guardians and daily life, not only study. Let's hear from families who have faced it.
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