United Nations International School
- IB Diploma
Per yearUSD 46.9K–52.2K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Founded in 1947 by United Nations parents to provide an international education for their children. UNIS is a Pre-K to Grade 12 school in Manhattan, a founding school of the International Baccalaureate, and offers nine modern languages. Its curriculum is rooted in the spirit and ideals of the UN.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 4–18
Students
1,368
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 100
- Founded
- 1947
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
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 | USD 46,856 |
| K | USD 46,856 |
| 1 | USD 46,856 |
| 2 | USD 46,856 |
| 3 | USD 46,856 |
| 4 | USD 46,856 |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | USD 46,856 |
| K | USD 46,856 |
| 1 | USD 46,856 |
| 2 | USD 46,856 |
| 3 | USD 46,856 |
| 4 | USD 46,856 |
| 5 | USD 48,592 |
| 6 | USD 48,592 |
| 7 | USD 48,592 |
| 8 | USD 49,259 |
| 9 | USD 50,911 |
| 10 | USD 50,911 |
| 11 | USD 51,390 |
| 12 | USD 52,167 |
Source: school website (unis.org) · checked 2026-11-06
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations International School (this school) | USD 46,856 | USD 52,167 |
| Brooklyn Friends School | USD 31,630 | USD 65,575 |
| French-American School of New York | USD 39,660 | USD 46,825 |
| La Scuola d'Italia Guglielmo Marconi | USD 30,100 | USD 39,360 |
| Nord Anglia International School New York | USD 23,600 | USD 57,800 |
| Keio Academy of New York | USD 34,400 | USD 34,400 |
Source: school website (unis.org) · checked 2026-11-06
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- USD 250
- Capital levy
- USD 1,400
- Deposit
- USD 300
- Corporate discount
- Yes
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)
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
- Languages
- Service
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Teachers
- 337
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Athletics
Arts
- Music
- Theatre
- Visual arts
- Film
After-school activities
- Clubs
- Before and after school care
- Camps
- Athletics
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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