Dwight School
International School in New York
Quick answer
Dwight School delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with a highly diverse student body of 40 nationalities. Well-suited to premium-budget and internationally mobile families. Tuition of $42,000–$67,900/year is in line with New York averages. The student body draws from 40 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Dwight School.
- Tuition: $42,000–$67,900/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- 40 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
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About Dwight School
Founded in 1872, Dwight School is an internationally renowned independent school (nursery-grade 12) committed to educating the next generation of innovative global leaders — one student at a time. Providing a personalized experience for each student through the academically rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, Dwight is dedicated to “igniting the spark of genius” in every child. Dwight School has been recognized by the IB organization as a world leader in international education.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $42,000 – $67,900 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 42000-67900 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $56,900(+4%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $58,400 |
| Cost position in New York | 90th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Diploma
Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Dutch, Russian, Latin, Swedish
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English as an Alternate Language
8:30 – Nursery: 12:00 Kindergarten: 14:30 G1 - G12: 15:00
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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Student Diversity
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