International School of Brooklyn vs Pine Street School - Lower Elementary School

	I International School of Brooklyn New York, United States	P Pine Street School - Lower Elementary School New York, United States
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year $40,206 - 52,537	Fees / year $26,100 - 62,250
Age range	Age range 3 - 14 years	Age range 1 - 9 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), French Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 386	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 2005	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location ISB's main campus is at 477 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231, with reception and mailing at 192 Luquer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. ISB is located in Carroll Gardens, a historic Brooklyn neighborhood with a small‑town feel; Court Street features cafés, parks, shops, and restaurants, including French- and Spanish-speaking businesses.	Location Lower Elementary Campus: 25 Pine Street, New York, NY 10005; Middle School Campus: 156 William Street, New York, NY 10038. Nestled in the heart of Lower Manhattan. The school operates on two campuses in Manhattan.
Stages	Stages Pre-K 3–8th Grade	Stages Early Childhood: Nursery ages 12 months–4 years; Elementary: Kindergarten–Grade 5; Middle School: Grade 6–8.
School type	School type Independent, non-profit day school	School type The school is an International Baccalaureate World School.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 44 nationalities represented; 23 languages spoken at home.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Support; targeted language support for English, French, and Spanish; social‑emotional and behavioral support; counseling; School Nurse.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France (affiliated with AEFE and Mission laïque française)	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure ISB is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm daily. Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4: 9:00am–3:00pm. Kindergarten to 5th Grade: 8:30am–3:30pm. Middle School (6th–8th Grade): 8:45am–3:45pm (zero period 8:15am–8:45am). Early drop-off starts at 8:00am for Kindergarten–5th Grade and 8:20am for Pre-K 3–4; Campus opens to Middle School at 8:15am. After School programming until 6:00pm.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus service within about four miles; stops include Bed‑Stuy, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, Crown Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Gowanus, Kensington, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Park South, South Slope, Windsor Terrace.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - An application fee is required as part of the online admissions application. Application fee waivers are available for families for whom the fee presents a financial hardship, families who submitted an application last year, and families affiliated with the Early Steps and Prep for Prep programs. Annual tuition by year group (2026–2027 academic year) - Pre‑K 3: USD 40,206 per year. - Pre‑K 4: USD 42,125 per year. - Kindergarten through Grade 5: USD 47,626 per year. - Grades 6 through 8 (Middle School): USD 52,537 per year. Per‑term / payment‑plan breakdowns (same tuition amounts, different billing schedules) - One‑payment plan (full payment): - Full annual tuition payable in one payment by July 1. - Two‑payment plan (50% / 50%): - Two equal installments: 50% due July 1 and 50% due October 1. - One‑time administrative fee for this plan: USD 50. - Example installment amounts (50% of annual tuition): - Pre‑K 3: USD 20,103.00 per installment. - Pre‑K 4: USD 21,062.50 per installment. - K–5: USD 23,813.00 per installment. - Grades 6–8: USD 26,268.50 per installment. - Ten‑month plan (monthly payments): - Ten equal monthly payments, due each month from July 1 through April 1. - One‑time administrative fee for this plan: USD 110. - Example monthly amounts (annual tuition divided by 10): - Pre‑K 3: USD 4,020.60 per month. - Pre‑K 4: USD 4,212.50 per month. - K–5: USD 4,762.60 per month. - Grades 6–8: USD 5,253.70 per month. Deposit and confirmation payment - A USD 5,000 deposit is required with signed enrollment contracts to secure a student's place. The deposit is deducted from the tuition balance; the deposit amount is adjusted for families who receive tuition assistance. Billing schedule and payment terms - Families choose one of the three tuition payment plans; exact due dates are: - One‑payment: full amount due July 1. - Two‑payment: 50% due July 1 and 50% due October 1. - Ten‑month: payments due monthly from July 1 through April 1. - The chosen plan includes the one‑time administrative fee noted above where applicable. Tuition covers books, field trips (including overnight trips), classroom activities, and materials; some programs and fees are charged separately. Boarding fees - ISB is a day school (Pre‑K 3 through Grade 8); there are no boarding fees. Other costs and recurring fees - Parents' Association fee: USD 100 per year (not included in tuition). - Lunch program: available for an additional fee (Little Green Gourmets hot lunch program); lunch is not included in tuition. - After School & Enrichment program: offered on a trimester basis for an additional fee; After School Care fees are charged separately from tuition. - Athletics program: fees for athletics are charged separately from tuition. - Middle School laptop fee: Middle School technology/laptop fee is charged in addition to tuition. - Summer program: non‑refundable registration fee USD 30 per session; the summer program is charged separately. - School store / school‑branded gear and optional uniform items are available for purchase through The ISB Store. These purchases are additional to tuition and program fees. - Transportation: ISB partners with the NYC Department of Education to offer bus service free of charge to students in Kindergarten through Grade 5; morning bus service is available to 6th graders. Bus service and eligibility are subject to route availability. Refund information - The USD 5,000 deposit is applied to the tuition balance at enrollment. Deposit adjustment for families receiving tuition assistance is applied at the time of contract. Specific refund terms for deposits or prepaid tuition beyond this deposit application are governed by the enrollment contract and school billing policies. Fee payment options and administrative handling - Tuition and fees are administered through ISB's enrollment and billing systems and by the school's Business/Finance Office; families select a payment plan on the enrollment contract and pay according to the contract schedule. The admissions and enrollment flow uses the Veracross/ISB parent portals for application and account access. For exact available payment methods (for example, check, ACH/wire transfer, or card options) and any card convenience fees or bank transfer instructions, payment details are provided in the enrollment contract and billing communications. Notes on coverage - Tuition figures and the deposit amount above are the published 2026–2027 school‑year rates and the stated deposit requirement. Tuition excludes the items specifically listed above (lunch, after‑school, athletics, Middle School laptop fee, Parents' Association fee). Administrative fees apply to the two‑payment and ten‑month payment plans as noted.	Fee details Application fee - No public, published application fee amount is available in the school's admissions or tuition pages. The school uses an online admissions portal for applications. Tuition fees by year group (2026–2027 academic year) - Half Day Nursery Ones & Twos — Annual: USD 26,100. - One‑payment: USD 26,100. - Two installments (50% / 50%): USD 13,050 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): USD 2,900 per installment. - Nursery Ones — Annual: USD 50,500. - One‑payment: USD 50,500. - Two installments: USD 25,250 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 5,611.11 per installment. - Nursery Twos — Annual: USD 49,250. - One‑payment: USD 49,250. - Two installments: USD 24,625 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 5,472.22 per installment. - Preschool Threes — Annual: USD 52,750. - One‑payment: USD 52,750. - Two installments: USD 26,375 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 5,861.11 per installment. - Junior Kindergarten — Annual: USD 57,700. - One‑payment: USD 57,700. - Two installments: USD 28,850 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 6,411.11 per installment. - 1st–2nd Grade — Annual: USD 58,700. - One‑payment: USD 58,700. - Two installments: USD 29,350 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 6,522.22 per installment. - 3rd–5th Grade — Annual: USD 59,700. - One‑payment: USD 59,700. - Two installments: USD 29,850 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 6,633.33 per installment. - Middle School (Grades 6–8) — Annual: USD 62,250. - One‑payment: USD 62,250. - Two installments: USD 31,125 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 6,916.67 per installment. (Annual tuition figures and the availability of one, two, or nine installment plans are published for 2026–2027.) Sibling discount - A 10% tuition discount is applied for the youngest sibling when multiple children from the same family are enrolled (applies to Pine Street School and its sister school Battery Park Montessori). Billing schedule and payment terms - The school offers flexible payment plans with the option to pay tuition in one, two, or nine installments. The one‑payment option is full annual tuition; the two‑payment option divides the annual tuition into two equal installments; the nine‑payment option divides the annual tuition into nine equal installments. Exact billing dates, installment due dates, and any administrative payment fees are not published on the public tuition page. Boarding fees - Pine Street School is a day school serving Nursery through Grade 8; it does not operate a boarding program. There are no boarding fees. Other costs and fees - Items explicitly included in tuition: books and materials, snacks and lunch, access to educational technology (iPads and MacBooks), field trips, and transportation during the school day. These items are stated as included in the published tuition coverage. - After‑school care / extended day: After‑school care is available until 6:00 pm for a nominal fee; co‑curricular clubs and many enrichment classes are included in tuition, while specialized enrichment offered by external providers may carry separate fees. Exact prices for extended‑day or external enrichment programs are not published on the public pages. - Uniforms and clothing: No public, published uniform fee or uniform cost schedule is shown on the school's public pages. - One‑time or routine additional charges: The public tuition statement does not list explicit one‑time registration, enrollment, or tuition‑deposit amounts on the tuition or admissions pages. If any registration or enrollment deposit applies, it is not published on the pages used for this summary. Refund information - A public refund, withdrawal, or tuition‑deposit refund policy is not published on the school's tuition, admissions steps, or parent‑FAQ pages. No specific refund schedule or percentage (for mid‑year withdrawal or cancelled enrollment) is available on those public pages. Fee payment options (methods) - The school uses an online parent/admissions portal for inquiries and admin processes. The tuition page lists flexible installment options but does not publish specific accepted payment methods (for example: which card types, ACH/bank transfer, checks, or third‑party tuition processors are accepted). Those method details and any administrative payment fees are not publicly listed on the tuition, admissions, or parent FAQ pages. Brief summary of findings and gaps - Published and available: clear annual tuition figures for each grade band for 2026–2027, the fact that tuition covers books/materials/lunch/technology/field trips/transportation, availability of one/two/nine installment payment plans, and the 10% youngest‑sibling discount. - Not published on public pages: a specific application fee amount (if any), any enrollment/registration deposit amount and its refundability, the full billing calendar (exact due dates) and administrative payment fees, specific per‑service pricing for extended‑day/enrichment items, a uniform fee schedule, and the school's formal refund/withdrawal policy. The school's online parent/admissions portals are used for billing and enrollment administration but these portals require account access for detailed billing items and schedules.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ISB is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Pre-K 3 through 5th grade and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 6th through 8th grade, with immersive language programs in French and Spanish. The Preschool–Lower School are accredited by the French Ministry of Education, while the full program is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education, and the curriculum incorporates New York State standards within an IB framework. The IB emphasises inquiry-based learning and multilingualism, helping students develop global understanding. Language learning occurs in authentic cultural contexts with instruction by native speakers.	Curriculum details Pine Street School is an International Baccalaureate World School. The IB framework guides learning from Nursery through Middle School, and the school is an authorized IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and a candidacy school for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The IB emphasizes inquiry-based learning, a global perspective, balanced growth, and action that connects learning to real-world contexts. Language immersion is central to the curriculum, with Spanish and Mandarin taught through immersion for Kindergarten–Grade 5, and Ones & Twos offered in a tri-lingual English/Spanish/Mandarin format; German is added in Middle School. Early childhood and elementary programs integrate IB principles with hands-on, transdisciplinary learning, supported by Montessori materials in the preschool years. Technology is integrated across grades to enrich inquiry, collaboration, and problem-solving, and the program aims to develop basic interpersonal language skills (BICS) and higher-level academic language (CALP) through immersive lessons.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The inaugural 8th grade class was accepted to a broad range of high schools and independent schools in New York City and beyond, including Avenues: The World School, Berkeley Carroll, Birch Wathen Lenox, Brooklyn Friends, Brooklyn Latin, Calhoun, Dwight, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, Spence, UNIS, and many others. All applying students were admitted to their first-choice school. The school partners with Smart City Kids for high school placement, providing tutoring, workshops, and 1:1 consulting starting in 7th grade.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Enrichment class offerings are available for PK3–5th grade.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Welcome to International School of Brooklyn. 1. Schedule a tour of the school. Parents and guardians meet ISB's administration, learn about the bilingual program, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Tours are for parents/guardians only; children do not attend. 2. Submit the online application for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications open September 2, 2025, and the deadline to submit is December 8, 2025. Supplemental materials, such as teacher reports and transcripts, are due by January 8, 2026. 3. Language considerations. For Pre-K 3 to Kindergarten, applicants from all language backgrounds are welcome; for 1st to 5th Grade, applicants should speak, read, and write in French or Spanish at grade level, with a language assessment part of the application. Middle School offers options for students starting or continuing French or Spanish, and all students must be fluent in English to enter Middle School. 4. Admissions visits. Parent interviews are typically conducted for Pre-K4 to 5th Grade; student visits occur for 1st to 8th Grade, during which language assessments and/or writing exercises may be completed; a weekend playgroup is offered for Pre-K 3 to 5. 5. Recommendations. The current teacher should submit the teacher recommendation form, ideally after November 1, for the 2026-27 cycle; the form is due by January 8, 2026. 6. Fees, entry points, and waivers. Fee waivers are available for families facing financial hardship, for those who applied last year, or for families affiliated with Early Steps and Prep for Prep programs. Entry points include Preschool (Pre-K3, Pre-K4, Kindergarten) and 6th Grade, with occasional admission to other grades; siblings are given special consideration but not guaranteed. 7. Notification and next steps. ISB follows ISAAGNY notification dates; Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 notifications occur February 26, 2026; Kindergarten on February 5, 2026; 1st–8th Grade on February 11, 2026. After notification, families proceed with enrollment, transportation, and other arrangements.	Admissions Admissions steps are provided for Nursery Ones, Preschool, Kindergarten through Grade 3, and Grades 4 through 8. Inquire Now connects families with the Admissions Team for personalized support.
Scholarships	Scholarships ISB offers a tuition assistance program to support enrollment across income levels. In 2023-2024 ISB granted more than $2.9 million in tuition assistance. In 2024-2025, over $3 million in tuition assistance was awarded, reaching about 30% of ISB's student body. Families applying to all grades may submit a separate application for tuition assistance through Clarity.	Scholarships Financial assistance is available for Kindergarten through Grade 8; families are encouraged to reach out to the Admissions Team.
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