Quick summary of key school information
School details
Nationalities
| Number of students |
900 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Classroom
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Léman's classrooms are enhanced with the latest SMART technology including computers, specialized software, audience response technology, networking, and audio/visual capabilities to support the academically rigorous curriculum. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
The application process is comprised of three key elements: required forms; campus visits and interviews; and admission testing (Grades 2 through 12). |
School day
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Léman offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
45 competitive athletic teams |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Broad Street Campus: swimming pool, rooftop playground, gymnasium Morris Street Campus: aquatics center, gymnasium and fitness center |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Located in the heart of New York City's most historic district, Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is a co-educational independent learning community and International Baccalaureate World School committed to educating, empowering and inspiring students from early childhood through 12th grade to be confident, independent critical thinkers. Léman also offers a boarding program. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Léman challenges students’ intellect and inspires their creativity. Léman encourages them to think critically and work collaboratively. Celebrating each student’s individuality, Léman fosters the skills they need to grow in mind, body and spirit. Léman's unifying mission is to instill a positive outlook in each of our students and a certainty for all they can achieve in life. |