Kennedy International School
International School in New York
Quick answer
Kennedy International School (KIS) New York City serves 220 students from 40 nationalities aged 3 to 18 in Manhattan. The school combines an American curriculum with French baccalauréat and IB Diploma pathways — a tri-track multilingual model. Accredited by IBO and AEFE. Tuition $40,000-$45,000 per year — premium positioning. Strong fit for francophone expat families on NYC assignments seeking French-curriculum continuity with IB sixth-form option.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American, French leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and Brevet.
- Tuition: $40,000–$45,000/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 20) New York international school · 220 students total.
- 40 nationalities top: French, American, and Japanese..
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Lower School: 8:00am Morning Welcome; 8:30am Class starts. Upper School: 8:00am Morning Welcome; 8:15am Class starts..
- Accreditations: IBO, AEFE verified.
220
40 (French, American, and Japanese.)
15 avg / 20 max
Rolling
IBO, AEFE
IB Diploma and Brevet
About Kennedy International School
Kennedy International School provides a transformative bilingual education, empowering students to become culturally competent and global citizens. Our students receive a rigorous, individualized education made possible by small class sizes led by dedicated teachers.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $40,000 – $45,000 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 40000-45000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $43,930(+3%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $45,430 |
| Cost position in New York | 40th percentile(mid-range) |
IB, American, French
IB Diploma and Brevet
International Baccalaureate Diploma, French Ministry of Education's 9th Diploma (Brevet).
90 to 100%
Japanese in Preschool. Spanish and German in Middle and High School.
Dedicated accommodations and support are provided to students based on their Individualized Education Program.
Yes.
Yes, our school offers language support classes: English as a New Language for English Language Learners and French as a Second Language.
Lower School: 8:00am Morning Welcome; 8:30am Class starts. Upper School: 8:00am Morning Welcome; 8:15am Class starts. – Lower School: staggered dismissal starts at 3:15pm through 4:00pm. Afterschool: 4:00pm-6:00pm. School closes at 6:00pm. Upper School: 3:30pm ; 4:45pm or 5:45pm dismissal depending on class schedule.
Yes. Lunch is offered through a third-party vendor. Parents may go on the vendor’s website to review the menu, select the days, and make payment directly. The food is delivered to the school, and a dedicated employee from the vendor is on site to serve it.
Not directly. The third-party vendor may offer alternative food items.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in New York
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: French, American, and Japanese.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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