The Chapin School, founded in 1901, is an independent day school, grades Kindergarten through 12, dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of young women. A rigorous liberal arts program prepares students for further academic study and encourages the development of curiosity, creativity, enthusiasm and integrity.
Riverdale Country School is a Pre-K through grade 12 independent school in New York City committed to empowering lifelong learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community in order to change our world for the good.
"We are intentionally trying to develop students who have MINDS that understand change, CHARACTER that can create change, and a COMMUNITY that embraces change. That is our mission."
— Dominic Randolph, Head of School
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