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Flushing International High School

United States, New York

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

The school runs an 11th-grade Internship Institute. The internship lasts about twelve weeks from late February to early June; students work every afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays except Wednesdays, for a total of 12 hours per week. All 11th-grade students (team Bridges) will complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Arts and Creative

The school offers drama and visual arts through its Arts & PE program, with a Drama Teacher and an Art Teacher, and includes Architecture & Visual Arts.

Cultural and Language

The school serves students from almost 40 countries and speaks over 20 languages. Language learning is integrated across the curriculum and enhanced by experiences both in and out of the school building.

Social and Hobbies

The school offers after-school clubs and activities.

Community and Service

The DREAM TEAM conducts campaigns and outreach to educate the community about immigrant issues and supports scholarships for students through the Dreamers Scholarship Fund.

Leadership and Professional

The school runs an Internship Institute for 11th graders; internships last approximately twelve weeks (from late February to early June) and run 1:00–4:00 p.m. on weekdays (except Wednesdays); interns work with a site mentor, an advisor, and participate in an Internship Seminar.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

The school offers fall, winter, and spring sports including Volleyball (Girls), Soccer (Boys), Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Boys), and Handball (Girls).

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 14 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational
Opened 2004
Bus Service No

Flushing International High School is in Flushing, New York, serving grades 9–12. It belongs to the Internationals Network and follows the Internationals Approach, built on five core principles to support immigrant and multilingual learners. A centerpiece is the Internship Institute, which lets students explore a career area, develop workplace skills, apply new knowledge, and strengthen English and native-language abilities through real-world experience. Founded in 2004, FIHS serves recent immigrants and emphasizes bilingual language growth alongside academic development. The school houses 440 students from 40 countries who speak over 20 languages. The academic program is anchored in the American curriculum, with integrated language learning and opportunities for fieldwork and community engagement. Distinctive features include a strong internship program in 11th grade, an Arts & PE program with Drama and Visual Arts, and a DREAM TEAM that supports immigrant issues and scholarships for students. Sports include Volleyball, Soccer, Badminton, Basketball, and Handball.

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