The British International School of New York
- UK EYFS
- British
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- +2
Per yearUSD 45.6K–67.8K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
International private school in Manhattan, New York City, for ages 3 to 18. Follows the British school system and is an IB World School authorised for the Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes. About 200 students across Nursery to Year 13, with 30+ nationalities. Part of the Affinitas Education group.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
200
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 30
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 |
|---|---|
| Nursery (3s) | USD 45,600 |
| Reception (Pre-K 4s) | USD 51,000 |
| Years 1-9 (US Kindergarten to Grade 8) | USD 66,700 |
| Years 10-13 (US Grade 9 to Grade 12) | USD 67,800 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery (3s) | USD 45,600 |
| Reception (Pre-K 4s) | USD 51,000 |
| Years 1-9 (US Kindergarten to Grade 8) | USD 66,700 |
| Years 10-13 (US Grade 9 to Grade 12) | USD 67,800 |
Source: school website (bis-ny.org) · checked 2026-11-06
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The British International School of New York (this school) | USD 45,600 | USD 67,800 |
| 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 (bis-ny.org) · checked 2026-11-06
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 125
- Enrolment fee
- USD 2,500
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
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 2027-01-08
- Entry process
- Interview
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · EYFS · British curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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 MYPOffered
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)Not here
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
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- School bus
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Science labs
- Art studio
- Music wing
- Playground
- Garden
- Lunch hall
Sports
- Swimming
- Athletics
Arts
- Music
- Art
- Drama
After-school activities
- After-school clubs
- After-school care
- Robotics
- Model United Nations
Upcoming events
- Jan8FriApplication deadlineAll day
Applications and supporting documentation due
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COBIS
Location
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