Dwight School Information

Founded in 1872, Dwight School is an internationally renowned independent school (nursery-grade 12) educating the next generation of global leaders — one student at a time. Personalizing the experience through the academically vigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, Dwight is dedicated to igniting the spark of genius in every child. Pioneering IB World School - Dwight is the first school in the Americas to offer the comprehensive International Baccalaureate curriculum for students ages 3-19 - The IB educates students to be caring, principled, globally minded critical thinkers dedicated to making our world a better place - The IB is the "gold standard" in pre-university preparation; Dwight graduates attend the finest colleges and universities worldwide A world-class Dwight education rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision: Personalized Learning - No two students are alike — and no two student journeys at Dwight are the same; each one is customized based on student talents, interests, and passions - Dwight’s student-teacher ratio is among the lowest for NYC independent schools Community - Dwight is a warm, diverse community in which each student is empowered to make a difference - Students participate in a wide range of local and global service programs within and beyond the classroom, including some non-profits they launch themselves Global Vision - Dwight is the flagship campus of The Dwight Schools, a global network of leading IB World Schools in London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, Hanoi and online. - Dwight students participate in cross-campus exchange programs, curricular and creative collaborations, online programs, international athletic competitions, and global leadership conferences Spark Tank Incubator - Students develop and launch their passion projects and gain innovation, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial skills needed for success in the rapidly changing working world