Tuition and Affordability

At The British International School of New York we do not carry out any fundraising and our tuition covers all educational materials, lunch, snacks, extracurricular programs (such as the school play, set design, athletics and debate), EAL support and educational day trips.

2024/25 Tuition 

Please view our fees in detail here and a quick overview below. 

  • Honey Bees (Nursery/3 yrs)  $42,500- Full Year 5 days a week. Children must be potty trained and 3 years old before December 31 in their year of entry.
  • Bumble Bees (Pre-K/4 yrs) $47,500 - Full Year 5 days a week
  • Primary & Middle School (Y1-Y9) $62,000
  • Upper School (Y10-Y13) $63,000

* Please note, tuition does not cover cost of transportation to/from school, school uniforms, private music lessons, after school activities & breakfast/late club, residential trips (Y7 – Y10), and computing devices for Upper School (BYOD).

Financial Aid / Tuition Assistance

The British International School of New York is committed to increasing access to as many families as possible and as such is delighted to offer Financial aid and to offer assistance to families who demonstrate need, and encourages families who might not be sure if they qualify to have an initial conversation.

Please note, awards are based solely on need without regard to race, religion or ethnic background and BIS-NY Financial Aid funds are determined independently of the admissions decision. 

You may apply through the FAST Financial Aid Portal here, selecting the school year you are applying for.**

  • For more detail, please use the following links to view our Financial Aid Policy or contact admissions@bis-ny.org with any questions.
  • We encourage those in need of financial aid to begin the process as early as possible. Please follow this link for more information on how to apply.
  • The worksheet to support your application may be accessed here.
  • First round applications for the 2025/2026 school year close on Friday, December 13th 2024, following which awards will be made based on remaining budget on a first-come first-serve basis.

**Please note that FAST charges a $60 administrative fee per application payable by credit card.

In the event that the school is unable to meet a family's need, the school will refund the administrative fee taken by FAST.

 

Payment plans and individual circumstances

We are happy to discuss payment plans and options on an individual basis to help make a BIS-NY education as accessible as possible.  
 

For families relocating to NYC under expatriate employment contracts or with tuition subsidies.  Upon your child’s acceptance to BIS-NY, we are happy to coordinate directly with your employer on payment options.

 

Click to apply below:
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION
First round applications close on Friday, December 13th 2024 following which awards will be made based on remaining budget on a first-come first-serve basis.

Questions and support?

Parents with any questions while completing the application process, may call 1-877-326-FAST (3278), FAST's twenty-four hour call center.

 

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