Kennedy International School

Kennedy International School is an independent educational institution located in the heart of Manhattan. Our educational approach is rooted in self-expression and differentiated pedagogy, designed to empower students from early childhood through 12th grade. We provide a rigorous, bilingual education that fosters global thinking and intercultural respect, helping to shape future leaders who embody the empathy and integrity needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

At Kennedy International School, we nurture curiosity, encourage creativity, and celebrate and embrace the diversity of our community. Together, we cultivate an inclusive environment that champions education, personal growth, and global citizenship.

We offer immersive bilingual instruction in English-French or English-Japanese, including subject-specific classes taught in these languages. Preschool students applying for Pre-K 3, Pre-K, and Kindergarten, do not need prior knowledge of French nor Japanese. The students will learn and develop their language skills in class with the guidance of our educators.

In grades 11 and 12, we offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. This globally recognized diploma can be pursued in English, French, or a combination of both, opening doors to top-ranked universities in the US and internationally. Students in the bilingual track can earn an advanced bilingual diploma, a distinction offered at only three schools in North America. To prepare for the demands of the IB program, our 10th-grade students follow a pre-IB track designed to ease their transition into this rigorous curriculum.

Kennedy International School is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and is part of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) network. We are also accredited by the New York State Education Department, and our early childhood programs are regulated by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Additionally, our high school is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Programme.

We would be thrilled to welcome you to our school and share further information with you. To schedule a tour or to request for more information, please contact us at admissions@kennedyinternational.org for the French-English program and japaneseprogram@kennedyinternational.org for the Japanese-English program.

We look forward to connecting with you!