International School of Brooklyn

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.

Pre-K 3–8th Grade

Independent, non-profit day school

Learning Support; targeted language support for English, French, and Spanish; social‑emotional and behavioral support; counseling; School Nurse.

France (affiliated with AEFE and Mission laïque française)

Secular

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.

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.

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.

44 nationalities represented; 23 languages spoken at home.