The British International School of New York is a British Curriculum / IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels school in New York, United States. Founded in 2006. Annual tuition ranges from $125 to $66,900 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Merit scholarships totalling over $2 million each year are available. Financial aid applications are processed through the third-party FAST portal with a USD 60 administrative fee; if the school cannot meet demonstrated need, the application fee is refunded.
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About
The British International School of New York is a co-educational international day school located on the East River in Kips Bay, Manhattan, serving students aged 3 to 18. It offers a blended curriculum combining the English National Curriculum with IB frameworks in Early and Middle Years, and Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels in Upper School. Opened in 2006 and part of the Affinitas group, BIS-NY is known for its performing arts program, diverse community of over 40 nationalities, and small class sizes.
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Why Families Choose
BIS-NY offers a blended curriculum combining the English National Curriculum with IB approaches in Primary and Middle Years and Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels in Upper School. The school has a riverfront campus in Manhattan's Kips Bay, a community of over 40 nationalities, small student-teacher ratios, a robust performing arts program, and Cambridge qualifications accepted by Ivy League and UK universities. Merit scholarships total over $2 million per year.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery | USD 44,250 |
| Year 1-9 | USD 64,750 |
| Reception | USD 49,500 |
| Year 10-13 | USD 65,800 |
Original currency: USD 125 - 66,900. Application fee: $125.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete inquiry form; admissions team contacts family to schedule a video call or campus tour. Step 2: Apply online by completing the full application form, including a $125 application fee. Step 3: Submit supporting documents as guided by the admissions team based on the child's age.
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School Day
Drop-off begins at 8:15 am; full-day program ends at 3:30 pm, with late care until 5:30 pm. Nursery offers full-day or half-day schedules, with half-day ending at 12:30 pm including lunch.
Student Life
Three houses: Shakespeare (Blue), Glennie (White), and King (Red). Nursery and Reception wear red polos.
Lower School and Middle School wear a formal uniform. Upper School follows a smart dress code. Official supplier is Lands' End; BIS-NY provides house-color ties and swim caps.
Healthy, fresh meals prepared onsite daily by the Elior team. Lunch is provided for all students and includes hot entrées, vegetarian options, soups, sandwiches, fruits and vegetables, and a Friday dessert. All meals are nut-free and hormone- and antibiotic-free and include a healthy morning snack.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A full-time Nurse and School Counselor support student welfare. The Affinitas Culture of Care informs daily practices. Regular communication with families, respect and inclusion are central. Structures are in place for student wellbeing and students are supported to feel safe, heard and thriving.
Strong safeguarding framework with a full-time Nurse, School Counselor, SEN team and EAL specialists. Daily practices reflect international safeguarding standards. The Affinitas Culture of Care informs staff responses. Staff receive regular welfare training.
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School Background
Part of Affinitas, a global family of bilingual and international schools.