UNIS is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, and operating a United Nations International School, including a kindergarten and elementary school which will fit the specific needs of children of the different nationalities comprising the United Nations.The school is open to families from the United Nations and families outside it, and both international and New York families.
UNIS is accredited by the European Council of International Schools.
The school has two campuses: the one in Queens is from kindergarten to eighth grade, and the Queens students can automatically transfer to the Manhattan campus for high school.
The secondary program culminates in the International Baccalaureate, and the school's internationally recognized academic standards enable its students to transfer to international and national schools and to be eligible for admission to universities in the United States and other countries.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$41,690
Admissions Director
John Nichols
Admissions Associate
Rebecca Sorrentini
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does United Nations Intl School cost?
United Nations Intl School's tuition is approximately $41,690 for private students.
When is the application deadline for United Nations Intl School?
The application deadline for United Nations Intl School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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