Harrow International School New York vs The British International School of New York

	H Harrow International School New York New York, United States	T The British International School of New York New York, United States
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year $50,044 - 76,875	Fees / year $44,250 - 66,900
Age range	Age range 11 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 20	Pupils 300
Typical class size	Typical class size 10	Typical class size 14
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2025	Opened 2006
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Midway between New York City and The Hamptons, Harrow New York sits on a waterfront campus in Oakdale, New York. The Bourne Mansion is the central building on the campus. It is located at 500 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, NY 11769, United States, with travel options including a 1 hr 25 min train ride from Penn Station via Oakdale LIRR Station (1.5 miles from campus) and driving times of about 15 minutes to Long Island MacArthur Airport, 45 minutes to JFK, and 50 minutes to LaGuardia.	Location Located at 20 Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10010, BIS-NY sits in the Kips Bay neighborhood on Manhattan's East Side, alongside the East River. Access is via 23rd Street, and the campus is near Gramercy Park, Murray Hill and Stuyvesant Town. The riverfront setting provides a calm, light filled environment with open views and space to breathe, and many families reach BIS-NY from Long Island City and Greenpoint.
Stages	Stages Pre Shell (Grade 6); Shell (Grades 7 & 8); Remove & Fifth (Grades 9 & 10); Sixth Form (Grades 11 & 12).	Stages Early Years (2.9 – 5 years); Lower School (5–11 years); Middle School (11–14 years); Upper School (14–18 years).
School type	School type Day and boarding school.	School type The school is a private international day school in New York for students aged 3 to 18.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 40 nationalities represented across BIS-NY.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Dedicated EAL/ELL support; MYP English Language Acquisition; IB Diploma Programme English B.	Additional learning support The school has a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) team and EAL specialists; a full-time Nurse and a School Counselor support student wellbeing.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with Harrow School as part of the Harrow Family of Schools.	Country affiliation British/UK curriculum (English National Curriculum).
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School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Drop-off begins at 8:15 am; a full-day program ends at 3:30 pm, with late care until 5:30 pm. Nursery offers full-day or half-day schedules, with half-day ending at 12:30 pm including lunch.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Non‑refundable admissions application fee: applicants pay a non‑refundable application fee via the online applicant portal when submitting the application. - Financial aid application fee (third‑party platform): USD 60. Tuition fees (by academic year and attendance type) - 2026–27 academic year: - Day student (annual): USD 50,544. - 5‑day boarding (annual): USD 72,000. - 7‑day boarding (annual): USD 76,875. - 2025–26 academic year (for comparison/previous year): - Day student (annual): USD 61,700. - 5‑day boarding (annual): USD 70,250. - 7‑day boarding (annual): USD 75,000. - Items included in published tuition: meals, textbooks and standard co‑curricular activities. Tuition per term (academic structure and simple division) - The school operates an academic calendar with named terms (for example Winter Term), consistent with a three‑term academic year. Using a three‑term division, the 2026–27 per‑term amounts are as follows (annual tuition divided by three): - Day student: USD 16,848 per term (USD 50,544 ÷ 3). - 5‑day boarding: USD 24,000 per term (USD 72,000 ÷ 3). - 7‑day boarding: USD 25,625 per term (USD 76,875 ÷ 3). Additional mandatory fees and deposits - Annual incidental fees (mandatory): USD 1,875 per year. Items listed under this fee category include: technology, required excursions, Parents Association, academic enrichment and Harrow hat. - Boarding fees (incidental charge): USD 425 (covers boarding deposits/security deposit and personal expenses, laundry, transportation, weekend activities). - Dormitory damage deposit: refundable after end‑of‑year inspection if no chargeable damage is found. - Enrollment deposit: 10% of the published tuition; this 10% Enrollment Deposit is applied to the tuition account for the 2026–2027 school year. - Onboarding fee for new students: USD 250 (one‑time). - Administrative fee for the 10‑month tuition payment plan: USD 150. Boarding fees (summary by boarding option) - 5‑day boarding (annual): USD 72,000 for 2026–27. This amount covers full 5‑day boarding tuition and is separate from the Boarding Fees incidental charge (USD 425). Meals, standard co‑curriculars and textbooks are included in tuition. - 7‑day boarding (annual): USD 76,875 for 2026–27. This amount covers full 7‑day boarding tuition and is separate from the Boarding Fees incidental charge (USD 425). Meals, standard co‑curriculars and textbooks are included in tuition. Other costs or fees - Uniforms and Harrow hat: the Harrow hat is listed under the Annual Incidental Fees; other uniform items are part of the school's uniform policy but specific uniform‑purchase prices are not published in the school's public fee summary. - Excursions, technology and specified academic enrichment are covered by the Annual Incidental Fees; premium or optional trips, tournaments, some specialised activities or personal expenses may incur extra charges beyond the incidental fee. Refund information - The dormitory damage deposit is refundable after a satisfactory end‑of‑year inspection. - The school states that the admissions application fee is non‑refundable when paid at application submission. Billing schedule and payment terms - Enrollment deposit: 10% of tuition is required as an enrollment deposit and is credited to the student's tuition account for the academic year referenced. - Payment plan: a 10‑month tuition payment plan is offered (administrative fee USD 150). The administrative fee is charged in association with that plan. - The school publishes an academic calendar with named terms that is used for scheduling and billing cycles; per‑term billing for parents can be calculated by dividing the annual tuition by the number of academic terms. Fee payment options - Applications and fee transactions are processed through the school's online applicant portal. The school also uses third‑party platforms for financial aid submissions. Specific accepted payment instruments (credit card, bank transfer/wire, ACH, check) are handled via the school's payment and tuition management processes; specific publicly posted lists of accepted payment instruments are not provided in the school's public fee summary. Brief notes on items not published in the public fee summary - The exact dollar amount of the general admissions application fee (the non‑refundable application fee collected in the applicant portal) is not published on the publicly accessible admissions pages. - Detailed billing calendar dates, full payment schedule options (single payment vs. multiple plans beyond the referenced 10‑month plan), specific late‑payment penalties, and a comprehensive tuition refund/withdrawal policy are not provided in the school's public tuition and admissions pages. The dormitory damage deposit is explicitly described as refundable after inspection. (End of fees overview.)	Fee details Academic year covered - The fees and payment terms below correspond to the school's published tuition and fees schedule for the 2025/26 academic year. Application and admissions fees - Application Fee: USD 125, payable at the time of application. - New Student Enrollment Fee (one-time, non-refundable): USD 2,500, payable upon enrollment for all new students. Annual tuition by year group (full-year amounts) - Nursery (3s program, full year, 5 days/week): USD 44,250. - Reception (Pre-K / 4-year-olds, full year, 5 days/week): USD 49,500. - Primary & Middle School (Year 1 – Year 9): USD 64,750. - Upper School (Year 10 – Year 13): USD 65,800. Mandatory trip / excursion fees - Excursion Week (Years 7–9 only, mandatory): Year 7 fee USD 1,900; Years 8 & 9 fee USD 2,150. These amounts are subject to change based on actual trip costs; installment schedule below applies. Payment schedule, deposits and instalment options - Amounts due on enrollment (new students): - New Student Enrollment Fee (one-time, non-refundable): USD 2,500. - Tuition Deposit (non-refundable): Nursery & Reception: USD 3,500; Years 1–9: USD 3,500; Years 10–13: USD 6,000. The tuition deposit is applied against the full-year tuition and is non-refundable. - Remaining tuition balance (examples shown as amounts due under the single-instalment option): - Nursery: Balance due USD 40,750. - Reception: Balance due USD 46,000. - Years 1–9: Balance due USD 58,750. - Years 10–13: Balance due USD 59,800. - Two-installment option (balance divided 70% / 30%): - 70% of the balance due May 1, 2025; 30% of the balance due December 15, 2025. Example amounts (balance portion only): - Nursery: 70% = USD 28,525; 30% = USD 12,225. - Reception: 70% = USD 32,200; 30% = USD 13,800. - Years 1–9: 70% = USD 41,125; 30% = USD 17,625. - Years 10–13: 70% = USD 41,860; 30% = USD 17,940. - Ten-installment option (monthly): ten equal installments covering the balance; the published example monthly amounts are: - Nursery: USD 4,075 per month. - Reception: USD 4,600 per month. - Years 1–9: USD 5,875 per month. - Years 10–13: USD 5,980 per month. - Ten-installment timing and requirement: the ten-installment plan runs across the published dates and requires automatic ACH payment setup through the school's payment processor (TADS) as noted on the schedule. - Excursion Week payment timing (Years 7–9): 50% due October 15, 2025 and 50% due March 15, 2026 (subject to change by itinerary). What tuition covers and what it does not cover - Tuition includes: educational materials, lunch, snacks, athletics, extracurricular programs (including school play, set design, athletics, debate) and educational day trips. - Tuition does not cover: school uniforms, private music lessons, after-school activities and late club, residential (overnight) trips for Years 7–13, transportation to/from school, and computing devices for Upper School (BYOD requirement). After-school care is charged separately at USD 23 per hour. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school and no boarding fee schedule is published. Refund and cancellation terms (key points) - New Student Enrollment Fee: one-time and non-refundable. - Tuition Deposit: non-refundable and applied against the year's tuition balance. - Financial aid application processing: the third-party FAST portal charges a USD 60 administrative fee per financial aid application. If the school is unable to meet a family's demonstrated need, the school will refund the application fee. - Pro‑rata for partial-year attendance: published proration is One term = 50% of full-year tuition; Two terms = 75% of full-year tuition. Fees are prorated by term for mid‑year entry or departure only when agreed in advance; this proration does not apply to unplanned withdrawals or non-attendance once a student is enrolled. Late payment, penalties and consequences - A late fee of 1.5% per month is assessed on all past-due invoices by the school's billing agent (TADS). Significantly past-due accounts may result in student withdrawal. Fee payment methods and administrative processing - The school uses TADS for tuition billing and payment management. TADS accepts multiple payment methods including automatic bank withdrawal (ACH), major credit and debit cards, e-checks, and paper checks/money orders depending on the contract and options selected in the TADS tuition agreement. The ten-installment plan specifically requires ACH authorization. Other regular or occasional charges - After-school care: USD 23 per hour (charged separately). - Residential / overnight trip fees (Years 7–13) and private lessons or certain extracurricular items may be charged separately when applicable. Excursion Week charges for Years 7–9 are mandatory and billed as noted above. Contact / billing administration - Billing and financial-aid administration are handled through the school's stated contacts and the TADS/FAST portals as part of the admissions and tuition process. Families may arrange payment plans and employer/third‑party invoicing in coordination with the school's admissions and finance teams.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The curriculum combines British, American, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme curricula. Harrow New York is an IB Candidate School for the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. The school offers Pre Shell (Grade 6), Shell (Grades 7–8), Remove & Fifth (Grades 9–10), and Sixth Form (Grades 11–12). Upon graduation, students receive the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a Harrow International School New York Diploma, a New York State High School Diploma. Three competencies—digital, social, and cognitive—shape learning and how students apply knowledge in the real world. All lessons and examinations are conducted in English, with the exception of modern and classical languages.	Curriculum details Early Years combines the UK Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Lower School uses the English National Curriculum taught within the IB framework. Middle School provides IB-based inquiry alongside preparation for IGCSE. Upper School follows the Cambridge IGCSE and A Level programmes. The overall curriculum blends the English National Curriculum with IB approaches in the Lower and Middle Schools and Cambridge qualifications in the Upper School.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes and small student-teacher ratios. Form teachers, division leaders and specialist staff provide personalised attention.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Nearly all students progress to university after completing the IB Diploma. University Counselors provide bespoke guidance to help students apply to top universities. The Careers program supports understanding of the world of work and planning beyond Harrow New York.	Higher education progression Graduates have gained places at leading institutions around the world since the first graduating class in 2021. Cambridge qualifications are accepted by more than 880 universities in the United States (including all Ivy League and Ivy Plus institutions) and by every UK university, with strong A Level results often earning up to one year of university credit. Merit scholarships total over $2 million each year.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Harrow New York offers a Super-Curriculum that expands the academic program beyond examinations, focusing on research skills and the ability to debate, communicate confidently, solve problems, and think critically and creatively. The Super-Curriculum includes wide and habitual reading, extended project work, debate, public speaking, research, competitions, lectures, study trips and our extensive program of student-led societies. It also includes an Electives program taught through university-style seminars to foster independent, enquiry-led learning from the outset.	Gifted and talented —
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Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1. Application: Families submit the application form via the applicant portal, pay the non-refundable application fee, and submit the required supporting documents. They upload three years of transcripts and the current year through the applicant portal, and request two recent teacher recommendations from their current school. Grade placement is determined by the School using the student's date of birth, grade-appropriate social preparedness, academic history, and results of the admissions assessments. Step 2. Interaction: Connection Call is an optional 20-minute private video meeting with the Admissions Team, including the Director of Admissions, arranged online through the applicant portal. A Campus Tour is offered through virtual and on-campus events; on the Harrow Test day a campus tour is included. For overseas or long-distance applicants who cannot travel to New York, the admissions assessment and interviews may be conducted remotely via video conferencing. Step 3. Review & Decision: The Admissions Committee and the Principal review the applicant's assessments, school records, interview results, proper grade placement, and residency status to make the admissions decision. Once all requirements are fulfilled, families are notified of the decision typically within two weeks of completing the file, and admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. All lessons and examinations are conducted in English, with exceptions for modern and classical languages; for non-native English speakers, evidence of English language ability is required, with potential support through English as an Additional Language (EAL) if needed. Step 4. Rolling Admissions: Applications are being accepted for Grades 6-10 for the 2026-2027 academic year and for Grades 6-9 for the 2025-2026 founding year; Grades 11-12 will open in subsequent years. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and encourages prompt applications due to limited spaces. Step 5. Financial Aid: If applying for financial aid, submit all PFS (Parent Financial Statement) forms via the School's financial aid platform; there is a $60 financial aid application fee. The Financial Aid Committee reviews materials promptly, with aid decisions based on demonstrated need and the availability of funds. Financial aid is need-based and awarded in relation to need and funds; most aid is allocated early, and any rolling admissions awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis with remaining funds.	Admissions STEP ONE Inquire by completing our short inquiry form to share a little about your family. A member of our admissions team will contact you to answer questions and schedule a video call or private campus tour. This is the best way to get to know BIS-NY and determine if it is the right fit for your child. STEP TWO Apply Online After your initial conversation or tour, families who wish to continue the process will be invited to complete the full application form. The form includes family contact information and additional details that help us better understand your child and their educational needs. Please note there is a $125 application fee, payable when the application is submitted. STEP THREE Submit Supporting Documents Once your application has been reviewed, our admissions team will guide you through the final step: submitting the required supporting documents based on your child's age. A checklist of required documents can be found in the dropdowns below. The documents required vary by age.
Scholarships	Scholarships Pioneer's Scholarship: A two-year award recognizing families joining Harrow New York in its formative years. Open to all new day and boarding students entering Grades 6-10 in September 2026. Value: $15,000 reduction in base annual tuition per year for two consecutive academic years (total award $30,000). Automatic Award: Automatically applied upon acceptance and enrollment—no separate application is required, and the scholarship is reflected as a Pioneer's Scholarship credit on the tuition invoice. Renewal Terms: Renewable for the second year (2027-2028) provided the student remains in good academic and disciplinary standing. Financial Aid Note: The Pioneer's Scholarship does not disqualify eligible families from applying for or receiving additional need-based financial aid; financial aid is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Enrollment Cut-off: This scholarship is limited to students who enroll for the 2026-2027 school year. Most families joining in Fall 2026 may also pursue need-based aid, with awards determined by need and funds available. In addition to the Pioneer Scholarship, financial aid for need-based support is offered. Financial aid is awarded based on need and availability of funds, with most aid allocated early in the process; any additional awards for rolling admissions follow a first-come, first-served basis.	Scholarships —
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