Manhattan Global Academy

Manhattan Global Academy is a leading IB World School on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, serving a cosmopolitan student body drawn from over 70 nationalities. The school offers the complete International Baccalaureate continuum — the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for early learners, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for adolescents, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for students preparing for university — providing a cohesive and intellectually rigorous education for children aged 3 to 18. The school occupies a renovated six-story building equipped with modern science laboratories, a 15,000-volume library with dedicated research stations, a rooftop garden used for environmental science coursework, a black box theatre for performing arts, and purpose-built art studios for visual and digital media. Physical education takes advantage of partnerships with nearby Central Park athletic facilities and a dedicated indoor gymnasium within the building. Academically, Manhattan Global Academy places a strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning, multilingual proficiency, and global citizenship — hallmarks of the IB philosophy. Students in the Diploma Programme consistently achieve above-world-average scores, with graduates gaining acceptance to Ivy League institutions, top liberal arts colleges, and leading universities across Europe and Asia. The school offers Mandarin and Spanish from the earliest grades, reflecting its commitment to preparing students for a multilingual world. The school holds accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is a member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). It is registered with the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and meets all state curricular requirements while maintaining the international scope of the IB framework. Admissions are competitive, with applicants typically completing ERB testing and a family interview process common among Manhattan independent schools. Extracurricular offerings include Model United Nations, competitive robotics, a student-run literary magazine, varsity sports, and extensive community service partnerships with organizations across New York City. The school also maintains a dedicated learning support department and a college counseling office that begins working with families from Grade 9. Tuition fees range from USD 40,000 to USD 62,000 per year depending on the grade level, placing the school in the mid-to-upper range of New York City's independent school market. Financial aid is available for qualifying families, and the school participates in the School and Student Services (SSS) financial aid assessment program.