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Number of students |
55 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
Most common nationality |
American |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1/10 |
Native English, Chinese, and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish |
No |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish / Chinese |
Max. number of students per class |
10-15 |
Average number of students per class |
10 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Limited |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
N/a |
Results in these examinations |
N/a |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Limited |
Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/a |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiated learning, small classrooms that allow teachers to individualize |
Student access to education psychologist |
We can provide contacts, but it is a family's choice and financial option to use one |
Entry evaluation for students |
No |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We ask for teacher evaluations |
Waiting list |
No |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
January 8th |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:30 |
School finish time |
15:30 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
No |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
It varies each year but here is an example of offerings: Sevillanas, kiddos hop hop, Mandarin Chinese, American bilingual choir, chess, Math, creature creator robotics, soccer, piano |
Sports activities included |
Physical Education classes 3 times a week, one hour each. Outdoor activities throughout the day. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gym |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International Academy of New York is an independent, co-educational, bilingual Mandarin and Spanish early childhood through 8th grade school located in the Upper East side of New York City. |
Teaching approach of the school |
IANY is a diverse and multi-cultural school community which develops culturally astute students who become bilingual in Mandarin Chinese or Spanish. The Academy values curious, active, and growth mindsets. It nurtures all aspects of human development—intellectual, physical, creative, social, and emotional—in order to raise young adults who possess the skills, the confidence, and the compassion to contribute and thrive anywhere in the world. |