An independent Nursery to Grade 8 school in Brooklyn, focused on hands-on science, arts, and math and committed to providing children with a rich and rigorous multilingual education in French and Mandarin.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Science, Language & Arts International School is an independent school focused on hands-onscience,arts, andmathand committed to providing children with a rich and rigorous multilingual education in French and Mandarin.
- Since its founding in 2011, SLA has grown in grade levels, language tracks offered, and campuses, with locations in both Downtown Brooklyn and Carroll Gardens. By 2024, it will serve students Nursery to Grade 8 in both French and Mandarin.
- SLA is an anti-bias school. We admit students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender identity, or creed to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. SLA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender identity, or creed in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or other school-related programs.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Science Language Arts International School?
The application deadline for Science Language Arts International School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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