Whitby School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB school in Greenwich, United States. Founded in 1958. Annual tuition ranges from $39,975 to $55,280 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Need-based financial aid is available for new and existing Whitby families beginning in Primary 3 (Kindergarten). The process uses Clarity for information collection. Awards are determined by the Whitby Financial Aid Committee and are contingent on available funds and timely submission. The aid includes tuition remission and need-based awards. The enrollment deposit is 20% of tuition net of aid and is refundable if withdrawal occurs within two weeks of notification. The application fee is waived for families applying for financial aid.
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About
Whitby School is a private day school in Greenwich, Connecticut authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Middle Years Programme. The school has been an IB World School since March 2010 and provides instruction in English to coeducational students.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Whitby School blends Montessori philosophy in the early years with IB programs in the Middle Years. It was the birthplace of the American Montessori Society and led a revival of Montessori education in the United States. The 32-acre campus offers 76,000 square feet of modern facilities. Spanish is introduced from 18 months. The school welcomes a diverse student body representing 27 countries and more than 22 languages.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary 1 Full Day | USD 51,100 |
| Primary 1 Half Day | USD 43,900 |
| Primary 2 Full Day | USD 51,100 |
| Grades 1-4 Full Day | USD 52,900 |
| Grades 5-8 Full Day | USD 55,280 |
| Stepping Stones Full Day | USD 42,300 |
| Stepping Stones Half Day | USD 34,400 |
| Primary 3 / Kindergarten Full Day | USD 51,100 |
Original currency: USD 39,975 - 55,280. Application fee: $75.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit Online Inquiry Form to initiate the admissions process and receive login to the Online Admissions Portal. Step 2: Schedule a Virtual Overview and/or Campus Tour. Step 3: Submit an Application for Admissions via the Online Admissions Portal using the Standard Application Online (SAO) framework. Step 4: Submit Records, Recommendations, and other Relevant Forms/Information through the online portal. Step 5: Schedule Candidate Visit and Assessment. Step 6: Candidate File reviewed by Admissions Committee; rolling admissions with decisions dependent on space.
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Student Life
All students from Primary 1 through Grade 8 are required to wear the Whitby School Uniform.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through social-emotional learning, a zero-tolerance bullying policy, and programs that foster empathy, resilience, and leadership.
Whitby has safeguarding policies focused on protecting the welfare and safety of children, including inclusion policies that support removing barriers to learning and addressing the educational, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
Student Demographics
School Background
private