About
New York Academy is a progressive American school in Hyderabad, India, founded in 2016. It offers early years, elementary and middle school programmes using AERO standards and a Change Maker learning model. Its accreditation from WASC was granted in 2023.
Key facts
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Curriculum
American · Montessori
Language
English
Type
International school
- Grades
- PK – 8
- Founded
- 2016
- Entry process
- Interview
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- Accreditations
- WASC
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Montessori
Early years to primary · Ages 2–12
A method where children choose hands-on activities and work at their own pace, often in mixed-age classes.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
- Service
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Makerspace
- Library
- Arts studio
- Music studio
- Dance studio
- Martial arts
- Infirmary
- Play areas
Sports
- Sports Day
- Physical and health education
- Martial arts
Arts
- Visual and performing arts
- Music
- Dance
After-school activities
- After School Clubs
- Student Council
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Country affiliation
A progressive American school. Curriculum follows AERO standards aligned with U.S. education expectations.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Teaching uses the Change Maker model with inquiry and project-based learning. Early years blend Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches.
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Parent experience
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History
Founded in 2016, became a WASC candidate school in 2018 and gained WASC accreditation in 2023. A new Aziz Nagar campus is in development.
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Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Teachers Association supports open communication between parents and educators.
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Facilities
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Facilities overview
The Jubilee Hills campus has bright classrooms, modern furnishings, and technology resources, including devices for each student.
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Sports facilities
Has a PHE room, a martial arts studio and indoor and outdoor play areas.
- PHE room
- Martial arts studio
- Indoor and outdoor play areas
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Academic facilities
Has a makerspace, a 6,000-book leveled library, and learning centres for maths and science.
- Makerspace
- 6,000-book library
- Maths and science learning centres
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Extra-curricular facilities
Includes music, dance, visual arts and audio recording studios, an art gallery and a martial arts studio.
- Music studio
- Dance studio
- Visual arts studio
- Art gallery
- Audio recording studio
- Martial arts studio
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Extra-curricular activities
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Arts and creative
Offers music, visual and performing arts, and dance activities.
- Music
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Dance
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Social and hobbies
Holds special events through the year, including Sports Day and School Colour Day.
- Sports Day
- School Colour Day
- Super Hero Day
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Community and service
Uses service learning to build compassion and social awareness.
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Leadership and professional
Reputation
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Accreditations
Holds full WASC accreditation and uses AERO standards. States it is working with the IB for curriculum authorization.
- WASC
- AERO standards
- IB authorization in progress
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Admissions
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Admissions
Steps run from enquiry and school visit through application, placement assessment, student interview and trial day, to acceptance and enrolment.
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Location
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