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Dwight School New York's history dates back to 1872. It is part of a global network with nine campuses worldwide. It was the first school in the Americas to offer the full International Baccalaureate curriculum in 2014 and the first U.S. independent school to establish an overseas campus in 1972. The school serves 921 students in Manhattan and 3,775 worldwide, with 45 nationalities represented, and has 56+ years of leadership by Chancellor Stephen Spahn. The IB Primary Years Program was authorized in 1998 and the Middle Years Program in 2000.
Dwight New York has an international community with 45 nationalities represented. The Arts program features faculty who are world‑renowned touring musicians, film composers, writers, actors and visual artists, with students performing in major NYC venues such as Carnegie Hall, Symphony Space, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. News & Events showcase cross‑campus activities and performances, including global concerts and student productions like The Adventures of Pinocchio.
Dwight School New York is an independent day school in Manhattan that delivers the International Baccalaureate across the PYP, MYP and DP. The school educates students from ages 2 to 18 and operates across four Manhattan campuses within Dwight's nine-campus network. Preschool through Grade 10 participate in the PYP and MYP; Grades 11–12 may pursue the IB Diploma Program or the Dwight Courses Program, after a placement process and a two-year commitment. The Diploma requires six IB subjects (three Standard Level and three Higher Level), the IB Core (CAS, EE, TOK), and up to 45 points. A minimum of 24 points plus HL/SL thresholds and completion of CAS, EE and TOK are required. Dwight supports university readiness with a dedicated college counseling team. Facilities include a 40,000-square-foot Athletic Center, a Performing Arts Center with a black-box theater and recording studio, four campuses, and Quest Learning Center offering on-site academic coaching.
