Kennedy International School
- IB Diploma
Per yearUSD 40K–45K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Bilingual French-English and Japanese-English school in New York City serving preschool through 12th grade across a Lower School and an Upper School campus. Offers a weekday Japanese-English preschool program and a Japanese Saturday School (Pre-K3 to 9th grade). The IB Diploma Programme is offered in 11th and 12th grade.
Key facts
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- Part of French Schools Abroad (AEFE), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 638 schools of French Schools Abroad (AEFE)
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English, French
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Selectivity
- Selective
- School day
- 08:00-15:30
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Japanese
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Pre-K 3 & Pre-K (full-time) | USD 40,000 |
| Kindergarten-8 | USD 42,500 |
| 9-12 | USD 45,000 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K 3 & Pre-K (full-time) | USD 40,000 |
| Kindergarten-8 | USD 42,500 |
| 9-12 | USD 45,000 |
Source: school website (lower.kennedyinternational.org) · checked 2026-11-06
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy International School (this school) | USD 40,000 | USD 45,000 |
| Keio Academy of New York | USD 34,400 | USD 34,400 |
| La Scuola d'Italia Guglielmo Marconi | USD 30,100 | USD 39,360 |
| Nord Anglia International School New York | USD 23,600 | USD 57,800 |
| Brooklyn Friends School | USD 31,630 | USD 65,575 |
| United Nations International School | USD 46,856 | USD 52,167 |
Source: school website (lower.kennedyinternational.org) · checked 2026-11-06
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- USD 3,000
- Deposit
- USD 4,000
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
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- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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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
- Languages
- Academics
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- Aftercare and Homework Help
- Extracurricular Activities
- Camp Kennedy
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