Education and Schools in New York City
As an expat family moving to New York with children, one of the most difficult tasks ahead is wading through the barrage of city schools to make a suitable selection for your child.
The New York Public Schools system is made up of just over 1,400 schools, which can range from first-rate to inadequate.
The better public schools are naturally in wealthier sections of New York, and individuals can usually only attend schools within their school zones, which are based on address. Attending schools outside of a designated zone is difficult, but possible. Thus education be an important factor to consider when choosing accommodation.
There are publicly funded charter schools in New York but acceptance into these can be difficult.
Most New York schools are diverse and well accustomed to students from overseas. Some of the best public schools, according to Great Schools.net, are Anderson School, Columbia Secondary and East Side Middle School.
In general education is much better in private institutions than in New York public schools, but is very expensive. There are over 70 private schools to choose from in New York which can be extremely competitive academically. Many also have stringent acceptance procedures. Waiting lists can be long and prospective students must often pass academic tests and interviews. The process can be so daunting some hire private school consulting agencies to increase their child’s chances for top schools. New York's private high school tuition averages more than $25,000 a year, the most expensive in the country, and bit less for lower age institutions.
There are also many international schools in New York that can be dually taught in English and a foreign language. These often continue a foreign curriculum. These too, often have long waiting lists and, like all private schools, students must apply well in advance. Generally tuition ranges from eight to 15 thousand dollars a year in private institutions.
Public schools in New York City
The New York Public Schools system is made up of just over 1,400 schools, which can range from first-rate to inadequate.
The better public schools are naturally in wealthier sections of New York, and individuals can usually only attend schools within their school zones, which are based on address. Attending schools outside of a designated zone is difficult, but possible. Thus education be an important factor to consider when choosing accommodation.
There are publicly funded charter schools in New York but acceptance into these can be difficult.
Most New York schools are diverse and well accustomed to students from overseas. Some of the best public schools, according to Great Schools.net, are Anderson School, Columbia Secondary and East Side Middle School.
Private school education in New York City
In general education is much better in private institutions than in New York public schools, but is very expensive. There are over 70 private schools to choose from in New York which can be extremely competitive academically. Many also have stringent acceptance procedures. Waiting lists can be long and prospective students must often pass academic tests and interviews. The process can be so daunting some hire private school consulting agencies to increase their child’s chances for top schools. New York's private high school tuition averages more than $25,000 a year, the most expensive in the country, and bit less for lower age institutions.
International schools in New York City
There are also many international schools in New York that can be dually taught in English and a foreign language. These often continue a foreign curriculum. These too, often have long waiting lists and, like all private schools, students must apply well in advance. Generally tuition ranges from eight to 15 thousand dollars a year in private institutions.
