United Nations International School
- UNIS is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, and operating a United Nations International School, including a prekindergarten, elementary school, and secondary school which will fit the specific needs of children of the different nationalities comprising the United Nations.
- The school is open to families from the United Nations and families outside it, and both international and New York families. UNIS is accredited by the European Council of International Schools.
- The secondary program culminates in the International Baccalaureate, and the school's internationally recognized academic standards enable its students to transfer to international and national schools and to be eligible for admission to universities in the United States and other countries.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 1,557 students
- Yearly Tuition: $37,745
- Application Deadline: Nov. 15 / rolling
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United Nations International School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) International Baccalaureate (IB) World School |
Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
Year Founded | 1947 |
Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
Total Students | 1,557 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 15% State avg.: 29% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 189 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | Nov. 15 / rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $37,745 |
% on Financial Aid | 10% |
Admissions Director | John Nichols |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 15 sports |
Sports | Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Indoor Soccer, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WeightliftingBadminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Indoor Soccer, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting |
School Notes
- UNIS is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, and operating a United Nations International School, including a prekindergarten, elementary school, and secondary school which will fit the specific needs of children of the different nationalities comprising the United Nations. The school is open to families from the United Nations and families outside it, and both international and New York families. UNIS is accredited by the European Council of International Schools. The secondary program culminates in the International Baccalaureate, and the school's internationally recognized academic standards enable its students to transfer to international and national schools and to be eligible for admission to universities in the United States and other countries.
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