Kennedy International School

Kennedy International School

Manhattan private school offering bilingual education

Overview

Kennedy International School is a private K–12 school in Manhattan offering a fully bilingual education with French-English and Japanese-English tracks. It combines French, American, and Japanese curricula, follows the French and Japanese education ministries plus New York State standards, and offers IB Diploma Programme for high school in English, French, or bilingual formats, with an advanced bilingual diploma for language tracks. The school operates on two Manhattan campuses, keeps small class sizes around 15 students, and emphasizes language immersion, with extracurriculars and a diverse student body of about 220 from 40 nationalities. Its goal is to prepare students as global citizens by delivering rigorous academics through multicultural, multilingual education and recognized diploma options.

About Kennedy International School

Simplify's Rating
Why Kennedy International School is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Education

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1964

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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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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

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