Pine Street School
International School in New York
Quick answer
Pine Street 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 $49,208–$60,929/year is in line with New York averages. The student body draws from 40 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Pine Street School.
- Tuition: $49,208–$60,929/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 12 (max 18) New York international school · 200 students total.
- 40 nationalities top: American.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 14 school day starts at We have staggered start times by grade level. Grades 4-7 begin at 8:00am. Grades K-3 begin at 8:15am. Preschool Twos through Junior Kindergarten begin at 8:30am. Nursery Ones begin at 9:00am..
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
200
40 (American)
12 avg / 18 max
Rolling
IBO
About Pine Street School
Pine Street School is New York's only IB World School offering Spanish and Mandarin Immersion, Nursery Ones to 8th Grade.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $49,208 – $60,929 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 49208-60929 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $56,109(+2%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $57,609 |
| Cost position in New York | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT exams
All of our exmitting students do very well on their emissions exams.
None
unknown
No
In Spanish or Mandarin, the early childhood program offers daily immersion and the elementary program offers daily instruction in a tiered format offering beginner, intermediate and advanced levels for all students and grades.
We have staggered start times by grade level. Grades 4-7 begin at 8:00am. Grades K-3 begin at 8:15am. Preschool Twos through Junior Kindergarten begin at 8:30am. Nursery Ones begin at 9:00am. – Dismissal coincides with the staggered start times. Students begin dismissing at 3:00pm (Nursery Ones), with the final dismissal being at 3:40pm(Grades 4-7).
Yes, Lunch is included in tuition.
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: American
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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