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INTERNATIONAL AWARD
95 clubs & activities 7:1 Studentteacher ratio $51,000 ANNUAL TUITION
955 strong student body 30% colored students
90% advanced degree-holder teachers
One of 6 global Dwight Schools in the world, the Dwight School in New York, was the first to offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum on American soil. The educational philosophy is simple: to spark the genius inside every child. The school has taken advantage of its global connections to arrange 18 trips & exchanges so far across the USA and abroad. The school covers students from more than 40 nationalities. The school is known for starting its “Spark Tank Program” with weekly episodes where students are allowed to come up with application of academic ideas in the real world. Currently, there are 70 different student projects in the tank. The school’s strong academic performance results from a number of strategies including its Quest Program. Designed to emulate Oxford University’s tutorial mentorship model, the program supports students with learning differences navigate the tough IB curriculum. The school also boasts a resourceful Design, Engineering and Technology Program bringing the world’s latest tech possibilities to its students’ fingertips to explore.
