Dwight School New York

Dwight School is a globally known independent school (kindergarten through grade 12) dedicated to teaching the next generation of inventive global leaders, one student at a time, since 1872.

Dwight is one of New York City's oldest independent schools, with a rich history, notable alumni, and major educational advancements. Dwight is a pioneer IB World School, having been the first in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs for children ages 2 to 18, as well as a pioneer in launching a student incubator, the Spark Tank program, which empowers young entrepreneurs to bring their own ideas to market.

Since 1980, Dwight has been a recognized IB World School, and no other curriculum suits Dwight's objective of teaching critical thinkers and innovative global leaders ready to excel in today's fast-changing global marketplace better.

Students have numerous opportunities to travel and participate in cross-campus cultural and curricular exchange programs beginning in grade 5 with a global network of Dwight Schools in New York, London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, and in the cloud with Dwight Global Online School, ranked the #2 best online high school in the United States by Newsweek. These common, engaging experiences prepare kids for a global future, and the bonds they form with their classmates will last a lifetime.

Founded: 1872
Location: 291 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024, USA
Headmaster: Chancellor Stephen Spahn

Age: 2-18

Grades: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-12
Gender: Co-education
Type: Independent, college preparatory school
Number of students: 853
Yearly tuition fee: 15,900 USD - 53,500 USD
Website: https://www.dwight.edu
Phone: +1 212-724-6360