Brooklyn Friends School
- IB Diploma
Per yearUSD 31.6K–65.6K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Independent Quaker PreK–12 school in Downtown Brooklyn, founded 1867. Serves about 687 students aged 2–18 with a stated student-to-faculty ratio of 7:1. The Upper School offers the IB Diploma Program. Financial aid is available.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
687
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1867
- Religion
- other
- Lunch included
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| K-12 | USD 65,575 |
| Early Childhood 2s Half Day (9–11:50 am) | USD 31,630 |
| Early Childhood 2s Full Day (9 am–3 pm) | USD 47,050 |
| Early Childhood 3s Half Day (9 am–12 pm) | USD 35,150 |
| Early Childhood 3s Full Day (9 am–3 pm) | USD 49,750 |
| Early Childhood 4s Full Day | USD 57,660 |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| K-12 | USD 65,575 |
| Early Childhood 2s Half Day (9–11:50 am) | USD 31,630 |
| Early Childhood 2s Full Day (9 am–3 pm) | USD 47,050 |
| Early Childhood 3s Half Day (9 am–12 pm) | USD 35,150 |
| Early Childhood 3s Full Day (9 am–3 pm) | USD 49,750 |
| Early Childhood 4s Full Day | USD 57,660 |
Source: school website (brooklynfriends.org) · checked 2026-11-06
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Friends School (this school) | USD 31,630 | USD 65,575 |
| International School of Brooklyn | USD 40,206 | USD 52,537 |
| La Scuola d'Italia Guglielmo Marconi | USD 30,100 | USD 39,360 |
| Nord Anglia International School New York | USD 23,600 | USD 57,800 |
| United Nations International School | USD 46,856 | USD 52,167 |
| Keio Academy of New York | USD 34,400 | USD 34,400 |
Source: school website (brooklynfriends.org) · checked 2026-11-06
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Deadline
- 2026-01-08 (financial aid, prospective families)
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- BFX: Extended Day Xplorations
Request a school tour
Sign in to request a tour. You can follow its status on your page.
Sign in to requestLocation
Source: Read from the school's website
Similar schools
- Dwight School
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
USD 51K–70K
- Léman Manhattan Preparatory School
IB Diploma
USD 44K–72K
- United Nations International School
IB Diploma
USD 46.9K–52.2K
EF Academy New YorkAmerican · AP · IB Diploma
USD 47.5K
Schools in the same city with a similar curriculum and fee level. Not a ranking.
More in this city · New YorkUpdated 2026-11-06
Are you school staff?
Add these yourself in the school portal.
- Principal and admissions introductions
- Exam results and university destinations
- Class size and teacher ratio