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United Nations International School

#21 in Best Private High Schools in New York

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Private
PK, K-12
NEW YORK, NY
Rating 4.03 out of 5 96 reviews

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Academics
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Diversity
grade A+
Teachers
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College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Sports
grade B

unis.org

(212) 584-3071

24-50 FDR DR
NEW YORK, NY 10010

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About United Nations International School...

Applying

Application Deadline

November 15

Application Fee

$75

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

ISEE, SSAT

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$47,796

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Received Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid

From United Nations International School

The United Nations International School (UNIS) is the school of the United Nations, and is a Pre-K-to-12th grade, coeducational, International Baccalaureate, college-preparatory day school. Founded in 1947 by a group of United Nations parents to provide an international education for their children, UNIS has grown into an internationally recognized educational institution.

Today, UNIS has 1,500 students. There are 109 countries represented by our students and 69 countries by our faculty and staff.

UNIS was one of the founding schools of the International Baccalaureate (IB). The comprehensive PK-12 curriculum prepares UNIS students for the IB, and the school’s academic standards enable our students to study in top colleges and universities in the United States and worldwide. The UNIS international education enables students to become cognizant of the differences among the world’s people and to work together for the benefit of humankind.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1350

121 responses

Average ACT

81 responses

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Popular Colleges

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New York University
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Cornell University
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University of California - Los Angeles
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Columbia University
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Northeastern University
41 Students
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Tufts University
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University of California - Berkeley
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Modern Languages at UNIS

UNIS endorses a model of enriched language education in which all students acquire proficiency in two languages in addition to English and their home language(s). We offer language instruction in nine modern languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

84%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 19 responses

Poll

84%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 19 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 54 responses

UN Day
26%
UNIS-UN
26%
International Food Day
19%
The Retreat
13%
Spirit Week
7%
States
6%
Storybook Character Dress Up Day in Junior School
2%

Students

Diversity

A+

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

1,426

68%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 19 responses

68%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 19 responses

84%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 19 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost

$42,930

Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Starting Age

3 years

Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

Website

unis.org/juniorschool

Offers Full Week
Yes
Offers Part Week
No
Offers Full Day
Yes
Offers Part Day
No

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National

17:1

Poll

84%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 25 responses

Poll

80%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 25 responses

Poll

84%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 25 responses

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Clubs & Activities

A minus

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Boys Athletic Participation

88%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 25 responses

72%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 25 responses

84%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 25 responses

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Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income

$122,129

National

$69,021

Median Rent

$2,470

National

$1,163

Median Home Value

$735,881

National

$244,900

United Nations International School Reviews

96 reviews

As a former student of UNIS, I cannot stress enough how awful my experience was. The atmosphere is exclusionary, administration refuses to confront bullying, there is a crazy level of a clique mentality. Teachers can be lovely but foreign lang teachers in particular have high rates of not caring or being verbally abusive towards students. Despite oft-stressed claims of diversity, students throw around slurs and offensive jokes. Don’t go to a school that will hurt your mental health more than it will help your academics.

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We joined UNIS for 6th grade right in the middle of the pandemic. Our daughter was excited about it but her experience has exceeded her expectations and for us, as parents, it's been a seamless, joyful journey. Students come from very diverse backgrounds with the same academic ambition which creates a nice blend of personalities, skills and talents. Teachers are dedicated to the success of the students, offering 1:1 when needed, taking a very individualized approach so everybody feels included and listened to. While the virtual set up might have been a challenge, the level of professionalism and consistency over the months has helped tremendously. Our 6th grader did not have the joy to experience the in person connection with the full classroom until April, yet she definitely received a best in class academic education. I really like this school and I have recommended it to many parents since we started. No regret move!

UNIS has exceeded my expectations. The teachers are superb, the administration is receptive and intelligent. We love the other parents, and couldn't think of a better school for our elementary school children. They have handled the COVID crisis in a much more methodical and professional way than any other NYC private school. Due to the school's stringent measures, our children have had a strong school year and did not miss out on any learning opportunities. They are learning Spanish and growing their interest of other cultures. They understand the meaning of peace and community. They are happy to go to school every day and as a parent, that makes you comfortable and excited to see what the rest of the school year(s) will bring. Thank you UNIS for taking such great care of our children during the most difficult times. Bravo!

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