Avenues New York is a Bespoke Curriculum / World Elements Framework school in New York, United States. Founded in 2012. Annual tuition ranges from $15,725 to $75,300 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Financial aid is available for all grades—Small World through Grade 12. The school aims to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need at the time of admission. Financial aid is need-based, not merit-based, and the aid budget is finite. A fee waiver for the application fee is available by contacting [email protected] if the fee poses a hardship.
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About
Avenues New York is an independent toddler through 12th-grade school located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, serving over 1,900 students with a bespoke World Elements curriculum. The school offers language immersion in Mandarin or Spanish from 12 months through 5th grade, with comprehensive tuition that includes meals, technology, uniforms, and field trips. Accredited by NEASC and Apple Distinguished, Avenues prepares graduates for universities worldwide through rigorous academics, 37 athletic teams, and 136 student clubs.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Avenues New York offers language immersion from 12 months through 5th grade in Mandarin or Spanish, with instruction split 50/50 between English and the target language. The school follows the proprietary World Elements framework blending rigorous academics with real-world experiences. Comprehensive tuition includes books, meals, athletic uniforms, field trips, and educational technology. Notable programs include HIP, AIAM, J-Term, and Global Journeys, with 136 student clubs and 37 athletic teams. The school is Apple Distinguished and NEASC-accredited.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Small World 1s - 2 days | USD 15,725 |
| Small World 1s - 3 days | USD 20,525 |
| Small World 2s - 2 days half day | USD 23,550 |
| Small World 2s - 3 days half day | USD 31,250 |
| Small World 2s - 5 days full day | USD 75,300 |
| Small World 2s - 5 days half day | USD 45,100 |
| Nursery-Grade 12 (annual comprehensive) | USD 75,300 |
Original currency: USD 15,725 - 75,300. Application fee: $175.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit a preliminary application form ahead of deadlines. Two admission rounds: First Choice Round (binding) with preliminary application due November 1, completion deadline November 19, notification December 12; and Regular Notification with preliminary application due December 1, completion deadline January 8, notification January 30–February 20. Parent reply dates vary by division. Late applications may be considered for remaining openings after Regular Notification.
Admissions Details
Applicants not offered admission in the First Choice Round may be waitlisted or not admitted, which is a final decision for the academic year.
School Day
Nursery through Kindergarten day runs 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. with a schedule including arrival, Morning Meeting, snack, specials, Literacy and Math blocks, a World Course, lunch, rest, outdoor time, and Closing Circle.
Student Life
Avenues New York has a uniform/dress code requirement. Athletic uniforms are explicitly included in the comprehensive tuition. Additional uniform items beyond standard issued athletic uniforms or optional branded items available at the school store may be an extra cost.
Lunch and snacks are included in tuition for Nursery through Grade 12. Meals are provided during the school day.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellness and Movement (WAM) is a signature health and physical education program spanning K–12, rooted in positive psychology and dynamic play. Deans are full-time mentors responsible for social-emotional wellbeing and academic success, working with a Student Success Team of counselors, psychologists and learning experts. The Early Learning Center prioritizes social-emotional wellbeing and independence.
Avenues New York maintains a comprehensive safety plan using classroom cohorts and reduced density to limit student mixing, with emphasis on hand hygiene, enhanced ventilation and cleaning protocols, and health monitoring through technology. A privacy policy protects student and family data.
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent school located in Chelsea, Manhattan, accredited by the NEASC.
Apple Distinguished School