<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: #000000;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">International Private School following the English National Curriculum paired with International Primary Curriculum for students ages 2&ndash;14.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">Discover the Dwight difference! Founded in 1872, Dwight School is an internationally renowned independent school dedicated to igniting the spark of genius in every child. We personalize the educational journey for each student, from preschool-grade 12, based on their interests, talents, and passions. Learn about our guiding spark of genius educational philosophy, academically challenging International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, outstanding athletics and arts programs, and more at an Open House (see schedule and register here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dwight.edu/newyork/admissions/visit-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dwight.edu/newyork/admissions/visit-us&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730936512977000&amp;usg=AOvVaw10skpovwTWWJnoXQ5Zm3zo">https://www.dwight.edu/<wbr />newyork/admissions/visit-us</a>).</p> <p dir="ltr">The IB is the gold standard in pre-university preparation worldwide, and we&rsquo;re proud to be the first school in the Americas to offer the comprehensive IB curriculum, encouraging students to think critically, take risks, and become compassionate global leaders who can make our world a better place. Students in New York enjoy connecting and collaborating with their peers at Dwight Schools across our global network. With campuses in London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, Hanoi, and online, we offer an exciting range of opportunities not found elsewhere. We invite your family to join us by applying here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dwight.edu/newyork/admissions/apply-now" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dwight.edu/newyork/admissions/apply-now&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730936512977000&amp;usg=AOvVaw067PDlwwaGcSyhEpo07Ij1">https://www.dwight.edu/<wbr />newyork/admissions/apply-now</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Igniting Sparks in Preschool</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Our student-centered approach encourages children to discover the world around them while learning to connect with others and develop a strong sense of self. We help students begin to unlock their unique talents and interests and allow their natural abilities to flourish.</p> <p dir="ltr">We&rsquo;re proud to offer one of the most respected curriculums in the world, the inquiry-based Primary Years Program (PYP) of the IB, to children ages three through five. The engaging preschool curriculum encourages students to ask questions and actively participate in their learning.</p> <p dir="ltr">Our highly qualified teachers in our 2s, 3s, 4s, and Pre-K programs apply best practices in early childhood education, allowing students to become enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, internationally-minded learners and problem-solvers.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Small Wonder Childcare (12- to 24-month-olds)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Our full day childcare program is designed to encourage active learning and meaningful engagement with others through a consistent classroom routine and nurturing teachers.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Through teacher-directed and open-ended play experiences, children strengthen language, ignite curiosity, develop problem-solving skills, and build confidence &mdash; all in a warm and creative environment. Each day includes open play, circle time with songs, fingerplays and rhymes, story time, gross motor play, dance and bubbles, and sensory exploration. Snack time, lunch and rest are also part of the daily routine.</p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Located in a newly renovated landmark building amidst the beautiful brownstones of Cobble Hill. Carefully crafted with the developmental needs of children in mind, classrooms offer children calm, peaceful environments to explore the rich Montessori learning materials.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pach&eacute; Montessori is a community-oriented, value-driven Montessori school with highly trained educators located on Court Street in Cobble Hill. The name, Pach&eacute;, comes from the Italian word for peace (&ldquo;pace&rdquo;), and this guiding principle is at the heart of everything we do. The school serves children from birth (3 months) through 6 years old (Kindergarten) and offer a Spanish Immersion option for their Toddler and Primary students.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Their beautiful 25,000 square foot school contains a large rooftop playground, an indoor gross motor space with a climbing wall, and a second-floor terrace for outdoor gardening and learning.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Manhattan Charter Schools (MCS) operates two schools on New York City&rsquo;s Lower East Side. With our IB inspired curriculum we are committed to providing our students with small class sizes and support necessary for success. Our public elementary school educates students in grades K-5 and our middle school educates students in grades 2-6. MCS believes in the importance of a liberal arts and STEM education.Technology is embedded in the curriculum for all students.&nbsp; Our middle school will have an AI Lab. In addition, all students receive daily music instruction. At MCS we teach our students how to learn and love doing it.</p>