Global School Brooklyn and La Scuola d'Italia are both in New York, about 13 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. Global School Brooklyn also offers Montessori, and La Scuola d'Italia also offers Bespoke and Cambridge IGCSE. Published annual fees are $23,600 - 36,000 at Global School Brooklyn and $28,765 - 37,585 at La Scuola d'Italia, which puts La Scuola d'Italia roughly 11% higher. Global School Brooklyn takes pupils from 3 to 14, and La Scuola d'Italia from 3 to 18. Global School Brooklyn is the larger school, with around 182 pupils to La Scuola d'Italia's 142.
760 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216, Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The campus was completed in 2022 and is easily accessible by public transportation.
Location
12 E 96th Street, New York, NY 10128, United States. The school is located in New York City.
Stages
Stages
Preschool (3s & 4s); Lower School (K-5); Middle School (6-8)
Stages
Preschool; Primary School; Middle School; High School (Liceo Scientifico).
School type
School type
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School type
The school is a Scuola Paritaria (a fully accredited Italian school recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education).
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
The school is inclusive and works with families to explore potential accommodations and support services.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
Italy
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Doors open at 8:00am. Grades 1 and up run 8:30am–3:30pm; Preschool/Kindergarten run 8:45am–3:00pm. After-school programming runs 3:45pm–5:15pm; early drop-off begins at 8:00am.
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Bus service details
Bus service details
Bus service is provided for eligible students with set stops (no door-to-door service). It follows the public school calendar; pick-up/drop-off points are DOE-generated. After-school bus service is not available. For questions contact Ashley Padilla at (516) 266-9301.
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application & Admissions Fees - Clarity financial-aid application submission fee: USD 65 per household (charged when submitting the Clarity application unless an existing Clarity account is already in place). - One-time new-enrollment (registration) fee: USD 1,000 (one-time, due at enrollment for new families).
Annual Tuition — 2026/27 school year (annual amounts by program / year group) - Preschool (ages 3s and 4s): - 5 days: USD 33,500 per year. - 4 days: USD 28,600 per year. - 3 days: USD 23,600 per year. - Lower School (Grades K–5): USD 33,500 per year. - Middle School (Grades 6–8): USD 36,000 per year.
Other annual/recurring fees - Yearly facility fee: USD 1,000 per year (charged with scheduled installment).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Deposit and installments: - Incoming families: a 10% deposit plus the one-time enrollment fee is due at contract signing. First installment is due March 15, 2026. Second installment and the year facility fee are due September 15, 2026. - Continuing families: first installment due March 15, 2026; second installment and facility fee due by September 15, 2026. - Afterschool program billing: afterschool tuition is calculated per session (per school year). Most classes are USD 1,600 per session/year. Tuition for afterschool may be paid in full at registration or in two installments (first installment due at registration; second installment due September 15). Cancellation for afterschool: 50% of the total cost if cancelled before September 15; no refund if cancelled after September 15.
Per-term (example) breakdown based on the school's deposit + two-installment schedule — illustrative calculations - The school requires a 10% deposit at signing and then schedules two installments (March 15 and September 15). The school materials do not itemize exact installment percentages beyond the 10% deposit; the following figures show how annual tuition would break down if the remaining 90% were split equally between the two scheduled installments (this is an arithmetic example based on the published schedule): - Preschool (5 days) — USD 33,500/year: deposit 10% = USD 3,350; remaining = USD 30,150 → two equal installments of USD 15,075. - Preschool (4 days) — USD 28,600/year: deposit = USD 2,860; remaining = USD 25,740 → two equal installments of USD 12,870. - Preschool (3 days) — USD 23,600/year: deposit = USD 2,360; remaining = USD 21,240 → two equal installments of USD 10,620. - Lower School (K–5) — USD 33,500/year: deposit = USD 3,350; remaining = USD 30,150 → two equal installments of USD 15,075. - Middle School (6–8) — USD 36,000/year: deposit = USD 3,600; remaining = USD 32,400 → two equal installments of USD 16,200. - Note: the above installment numbers are an illustrative calculation using the published 10% deposit plus two scheduled payments; the school's billing materials specify the deposit and dates but do not publish explicit percentage splits for the two scheduled installments.
Boarding fees - The school is a day program serving preschool through grade 8 and does not operate a boarding program; no boarding fees apply.
Other costs and optional fees - Afterschool enrichment: most classes USD 1,600 per session/year; classes requiring more resources are higher. Registration is via Active (enrichment registration) and the afterschool program's cancellation and refund rules apply (50% refund before Sept 15; no refund after Sept 15). - What tuition covers: tuition includes required texts and materials, library books, routine field trips, and early-morning drop-off beginning at 8:00 a.m. (these items are included in the published tuition).
Refunds and cancellation terms - Afterschool refund terms: if a family cancels afterschool enrollment before September 15, the cancellation fee is 50% of the total cost; if cancelled after September 15 there is no refund. - General tuition refunds: the school's published tuition and financial-aid materials list the deposit and installment schedule but do not publish a separate, general tuition refund policy in the same materials. The afterschool program is the only area with a clearly stated cancellation/refund schedule in the school's published program-specific materials.
Fee payment options and mechanics - Billing and tuition management are handled through FACTS (FACTS login is used for school billing). FACTS supports multiple payment-plan structures (pay-in-full, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly plans) and offers ACH/bank drafting and credit-card payment options through its payment services; families typically enroll in a FACTS payment plan or use FACTS' online payment methods. Transaction or processing fees may apply through FACTS for certain payment methods.
If you need these fee items entered into a database field-by-field, the above lists all published fee line items, billing schedule, and program-specific optional fees (afterschool) for the 2026/27 academic year as published for Global School Brooklyn.
Fee details
Application / Registration Fees
- Registration fee (one-time at enrollment, full-time students): USD 2,000. - Registration fee (temporary or part-time monthly enrolments): USD 200. - Parent Association (PA) dues: USD 100 per year (parents are members upon registration; opt-out of the yearly fee is noted in school policy).
Tuition fees — full-time (annual) by division / year group
- Preschool (PreK3 to Kindergarten) — Yearly tuition: USD 28,665. - Primary School (Grades 1–5) — Yearly tuition: USD 31,972. - Middle School (Grades 6–8) — Yearly tuition: USD 37,485. - High School (Grades 9–12) — Yearly tuition: USD 37,485.
Tuition fees — part-time / temporary and monthly rates
- Part‑time Preschool (PreK3 & PreK4, Mon–Fri 8:25 am–11:45 am) — Annual: USD 15,435. - Temporary / monthly tuition (enrolments billed monthly): - Preschool (PreK3–K): USD 3,307 per month. - Primary (G1–G5): USD 3,858 per month. - Middle School (G6–G8): USD 3,960 per month. - High School (G9–G12): USD 3,960 per month. - Part‑time monthly Preschool rate (Mon–Fri 8:25 am–11:45 am): USD 1,984 per month.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published tuition schedule gives annual and monthly (temporary/enrolment) amounts but does not specify a public per‑term billing breakdown, installment dates, or detailed payment-terms language in the available tuition schedule document. Re‑registration is required annually; families receive re‑registration materials in spring as part of the administrative process.
Boarding / Residence
- Boarding is not applicable. La Scuola d'Italia is a day school (published division hours and daily schedules are provided for PreK–12).
Other costs and common additional fees
- Parent Association dues: USD 100 per year (see Registration / PA Dues above). - After‑school activities and enrichment programs require separate payment; a detailed breakdown of after‑school fees is provided at program registration. - Uniform: a school uniform is required daily; the handbook describes uniform components and compliance expectations but does not list set prices for uniform items. Families should budget separately for uniforms and any replacement items. - Field trips, extracurriculars, tutoring, and special events: these commonly incur additional charges and are billed separately when applicable (the handbook and program registrations describe that such activities require separate payment).
Refund information
- No explicit public refund schedule or detailed refund policy for tuition (withdrawals, mid‑year departures, or cancellations) is stated in the published tuition schedule or in the 2025–26 Student and Family Handbook.
Fee payment options and administrative contacts
- Published materials do not list a public menu of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, check, etc.). The school's Business and Admissions contacts are listed for billing or financial questions: Director of Business Administration: Paola Serrone (contact via school administrative office); Admissions office contact information is also published for enrollment procedures.
Brief summary of source coverage
- The figures above use the school's published tuition schedule and the 2025–26 Student & Family Handbook for division definitions, registration fees, monthly/temporary rates, PA dues, uniform policy, and the after‑school fee statement. The published materials provide annual and monthly rates but do not publish a per‑term breakdown, specific installment dates or payment terms, a detailed tuition refund policy, nor an explicit public list of accepted payment methods; those items are not specified in the available documents.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Global School Brooklyn offers an inquiry-based, holistic curriculum focused on academic inquiry, social-emotional learning, and bilingual education through German-English or Spanish-English tracks. The Lower School teaches primarily in the target language (German or Spanish) with English support. The school serves Preschool (3s & 4s), Lower School (K-5), and Middle School (6-8). The school is a candidate for the IB Middle Years Programme and pursues authorization as an IB World School. In Middle School, German is taught with preparation for the Deutsches Sprachdiplom I (DSDI) in Grade 8; the program includes German, Spanish, English, Social Studies, Mathematics (Illustrative Mathematics), and Integrated Science (Amplify Science).
Curriculum details
La Scuola d'Italia, Guglielmo Marconi is a fully accredited, bilingual Italian/English PreK-12 private school in Manhattan and a NYSAIS member. The Preschool program is bilingual with half the day in English and half in Italian, and specialist classes including Movement, Atelier and Music, Musical Theater, Spanish, and Mandarin. The Middle School is rooted in a bilingual and bicultural framework with core subjects including English, Italian, Mathematics, Latin, Philosophy, World History, Geography, IT & Design, Individuals & Societies, Physical Education, Music, and Visual Arts, with ENL and INL support. In High School the Liceo Scientifico balances humanities with advanced science and mathematics, and graduates earn the Italian Diploma di Stato, recognized as equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma; students may also pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma. La Scuola offers a double-diploma structure and a Study Abroad option for Grades 10–12, with a college counselor to support university admissions. The Ernest L. Pellegri La Scuola d'Italia Scholarship is available to applicants entering Grades 8 and 9.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
GSB provides high school guidance to 8th graders and publishes the destinations of its graduates. 2025 graduates were admitted to Beacon, BK Friends, Brooklyn Prospect, Brooklyn Tech, Edward Murrow, LaGuardia, Harbor School, and UNIS. 2024 graduates were admitted to LaGuardia, Brooklyn Tech, Brooklyn Latin, UNIS, and other NYC high schools. 2023 graduates were admitted to Stuyvesant, Edward Murrow, LaGuardia, and Brooklyn Tech.
Higher education progression
Graduates earn the Italian Diploma di Stato, recognized as equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. The program offers the option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP). From Grades 10–12, international Study Abroad students may join La Scuola, and there is a college counselor to support university admissions. This pathway supports applying to leading universities in the U.S., the U.K., Europe, and beyond.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
Ernest L. Pellegri La Scuola d'Italia Scholarship is offered to applicants entering Grades 8 and 9.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
6 Steps from start to finish 1. Create an account on Ravenna. The admissions process for the 2026-27 school year begins on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Our online admissions forms and events are hosted by the Ravenna online application system. To create an account please sign up here.
2. Register for a tour. This is a great opportunity to interact with GSB's exceptional teachers and current families. Come see our campus and learn more about our program. RSVP through your Ravenna account.
3. Submit your application and your student's school report. Submit your online application along with the application fee using your Ravenna account. We require report cards and teacher evaluations for all grade levels, except for Preschool. We require writing samples in English and German for students applying for grades 6 and higher.
4. Apply for financial aid. GSB offers financial aid to applicants for Kindergarten and above, recognizing the importance of making our educational opportunities accessible to a diverse range of families. Please visit our Financial Aid page for more information.
5. Attend a student interview. This is our chance to get to know each other! We'll be able to answer more of your questions and understand your educational goals better. Once you've submitted your application, our admissions team will reach out to schedule an interview.
6. Receive GSB's enrollment notification. 2026/2027 School Year Enrollment Notification Dates: Preschool — February 26, 2026; Family Reply Deadline — March 5, 2026. Kindergarten — February 5, 2026; Family Reply Deadline — February 12, 2026. Grades 1-8 — February 11, 2026; Family Reply Deadline — February 27, 2026. With Contract signed, 10% Deposit due.
Important Key Dates: September 3, 2025 — Application opens. December 5, 2025 — Financial Aid application due. January 9, 2026 — Teacher Evaluations, Report Cards or Reports; Writing Samples in English & German (6 Grade and up). October - January — Student Interviews. February - March 2026 — ISAAGNY Notification & Reply Dates; With Contract signed, 10% Deposit due.
Admissions
Admissions Process: We're excited to welcome new families to La Scuola d'Italia. The first step is to reach out to our Head of Admissions, Ms. After an initial meeting (held either on campus or virtually) you'll have the opportunity to speak with the appropriate Head of Division (Preschool, Primary, Middle, or High School) and the Head of School. These conversations are a chance for us to learn more about your family's educational goals and for you to ask any questions about our curriculum, student life, community, or transition support. Once you're ready to move forward, the full application process is completed through Ravenna, our admissions platform, which allows you to securely submit required documents and track your progress. Tuition Fees 2025/2026 are published. The 2025-2026 academic year calendar is available for download. We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your family.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
School Parity: La Scuola d'Italia is a fully accredited Italian school recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, offering the same academic structure and quality as the Italian school system. 2024 Financial Report (Bilancio Consuntivo 2024) is available, as required by the Italian Ministry of Education. The yearly approved PTOF (Piano Triennale dell'Offerta Formativa) is accessible. Document May 15, 2025. Scholarships: We offer merit-based scholarships annually. NIAF (National Italian American Foundation) Scholarship. Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship. We look forward to welcoming you to La Scuola d'Italia.
