Overview
Kennedy International School is a private K–12 institution in Manhattan offering a fully bilingual program with French-English and Japanese-English tracks. It combines French, American, and Japanese curricula aligned to the French, Japanese, and New York State standards, and high school students can pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English, French, or a bilingual mix. The school operates on two Manhattan campuses with small classes around 15 students and provides extracurriculars such as fencing, coding, theater, and sports for a diverse student body. Its goal is to prepare students as global citizens through authentic language immersion, rigorous academics, and a diploma pathway that recognizes bilingual and international education.
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What believers are saying
- 2026 IB results stayed strong: 98.5% pass rate and 33 average points.
- September 2026 tuition is published and flat-footed, signaling operational continuity and pricing power.
- Japanese Saturday School and weekday Japanese preschool widen the addressable family base.
What critics are saying
- July 7, 2026 evacuation exposed dependence on neighboring construction and landlord stability.
- $45,000 tuition narrows demand to expat and affluent families, limiting enrollment growth.
- Any campus closure disrupts 400-child summer operations and threatens retention during 2026-2027.
What makes Kennedy International School unique
- Midtown Manhattan, near the UN, with French, Japanese, and IB pathways.
- Authorized IB Diploma Programme since 2014, with bilingual French-English diplomas.
- Two-campus, 220-student model keeps classes near 15, enabling immersion instruction.
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