Our New York campus opened in 2012 and offers a transformative education in the heart of Manhattan. From 1-years-old through graduation, Avenues students are on a journey that is fueled by project-based, student-centered learning—enabling growth beyond their years. From language immersion to Mastery, our research-backed approach equips students with the skills they need for the future. Our dedicated faculty supports students to ensure they are growing not only academically, but socially and emotionally.
New York City United States of America
Avenues: The World SchoolDescription
Founded with the vision to establish one school with many campuses that are intentionally connected and located in key global cities, Avenues The World School is one highly integrated learning community, supported by a common mission, shared curriculum—world-class technology, and an expert faculty. Avenues is helping define a new category of school—a world school—that goes beyond what’s expected of a school today to develop future thought leaders and innovators.
- Day school tuition $62700 - $62700 USD
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Grades for day school
Pre-K/Reception -
12th Grade/Year 13 - Number of Students 1830
- Year founded 2012
- Boarding school tuition No Information
- Type Co-ed
Accreditations
NAIS
Tuition
Nursery–Grade 12:
Avenues’ annual tuition is comprehensive and inclusive of:
- Books and materials
- Lunch and snacks
- Athletic uniforms
- All field trips
- Transport to/from activities
- Educational technology (e.g. iPads and MacBooks)
With the exception of optional supplementary program fees such as personal charges in the café or school store, after-school enrichment programs, summer camp, international programs and transportation to and from school, Avenues does not assess additional fees or seek contributions for initiation, athletics, building funds, capital funds or scholarships.
Financial Aid
Avenues seeks to build a student body that reflects the diversity of each community it serves. As our mission states, we aim to be, “humble about [our] gifts and generous of spirit.” In addition to the work done by our students, staff and parents through Avenues community engagement initiatives, our financial assistance program is one more manifestation of that commitment. For the 2021-22 school year, Avenues provided nearly $15 million in aid to families who qualified for financial aid.
At Avenues New York, financial aid is typically available for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. We encourage you to consider Avenues even if you cannot afford the full cost of tuition, as financial aid may be available. Our team is committed to helping you navigate this process.
The primary responsibility for tuition rests with the family, and each family is expected to fully utilize its own resources before requesting financial aid. Avenues recognizes the uniqueness of each situation and tailors aid packages to meet the demonstrated needs of each qualified family.
Curricula
As one school with many campuses, Avenues The World School provides transformative, world-focused learning experiences to students around the globe.
Instead of settling for best practices in education, Avenues is investing in better ones. Avenues’ in-house R&D department is dedicated to finding more effective ways to educate and equip students for a future that we cannot yet imagine.
Avenues’ innovative, rigorous curriculum continues to be shaped by expert faculty supported by our in-house research & development team. From Toddler–5th grade, students grow through language immersion in Chinese or Spanish, and from 6th–12th grade through a robust curriculum that includes signature programs such as Mastery, Avenues Institute for Advanced Mathematics, Avenues Humanities Center, High-Intensity Practice, Global Journeys and more.
Admissions Information
Admissions Process
Visit https://www.avenues.org/ny/admissions for details on each division.
Applicant Evaluations
There is no single profile of an Avenues student and all applicants are considered on their completed application. Avenues seeks students who can thrive in a rigorous, collaborative and creative learning environment. Avenues strives to have a student community diverse in interests, talents and backgrounds, and the application process is designed to assess all these aspects equally.
- First application deadline 12/5/22
- Waiting List Yes
- Application fee (domestic) $175 USD
- Application fee (international) $175 USD
Academics
- Assigns homework Yes
- Use of technology in the classroom Yes
- Teacher/Student ratio 6:1
- Gifted and talented student support Yes
- Learning support Yes
- Native English teachers Yes
- Number of teaching staff 300
- Examinations available
Use of technology in the classroom
The Avenues technology program was built from the bottom up, starting with two Apple Distinguished Educators, innovators from an Apple Exemplary Program school and years of experience in successful technology integration from a number of top schools.
Students in the Early Learning Center enjoy age-appropriate activities on iPads, and Early Learning Center faculty have access to hands-on classroom technology to support their curriculum. Lower Division students have classroom access to both iPads and MacBook Airs as part of their learning experience. Finally, both Upper Division students are part of our leading 1 + 1 MacBook Air/iPad initiative. Technology integrators support classroom teachers and students in all grade levels. The entire campus is a showcase for student creative work and supports platforms for collaboration. Students have the ability to showcase their multimedia projects or e-portfolios via interactive displays and even on our multimedia video wall.
We are delighted and honored to announce that Avenues is an Apple Distinguished School. The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership and educational excellence, as well as demonstrating a clear vision of exemplary learning environments.
Also, all faculty and key staff members are trained in how to utilize technology as a transformative tool in a challenged-based learning environment.
An infrastructure with a robust wireless network and bandwidth supports all our cloud-hosted systems. Teachers and students have access to classroom technology that includes wireless access to interactive SMART projectors, wireless screen sharing, IP cameras and unique academic tools that allow classes to collaborate not only in the classroom but beyond the classroom walls.
Learning Support
We are proud to provide an unparalleled level of support to our students. In addition to their teachers and division heads, students benefit from individualized support from our full-time Student Success Team, which includes the following roles:
- Speech and hearing therapist
- Language and literacy support specialist
- Psychologist
- Occupational therapist
- Learning support teachers
Number of Teaching Staff
In addition to 300 full-time teachers, we have 20 full-time counselors.
School Life
- Bus service Yes
- Sports teams available Yes
- Do students practice religion at the school No
- Most common nationality American
- Max class size 20
- School provides lunch Yes
- Supervised care before or after school Yes
- Uniform required Yes
- Access to an educational psychologist Yes
- Student nationalities 38
- Average class size 15
Schools Facilities
Avenues New York is home to a state-of-the-art campus, nestled on the High Line, designed intentionally for sustainability, innovation and student-centered learning.
School Lunch
Food is at the heart of culture and as one school with many campuses, we aim for students to be familiar with and excited about a wide variety of international culinary traditions. Our program challenges students to broaden their palettes and develop a lifelong appreciation for a wide range of foods. We take healthy eating habits seriously, offering nutrient-rich, whole food menu choices that are low in added sugars, salt, fat and preservatives. We also aim to minimize ecological impact, choosing local, seasonal and organic options where feasible.
Supervised Care
Many of the world’s greatest scientists, artists, athletes, and mathematicians got their starts early, following their curiosity and passion beyond the formal school day. Inspired by the lives of these change-makers, we’ve curated a selection of after-school learning experiences for your young athletes, artists, performers, makers, and global citizens. The range of classes engages students to explore their curiosity, excel in their passions, and just plain have fun.
- Private Music Lessons
- Play.Lab, Study.Lab, and Private Care
- Chess Team
- Lego Challenge League
Sports Teams
Whether through Wellness and Movement, our signature health and physical education program, or competitive team sports, Avenues students are supported to pursue excellence and develop the habits that lead to lifelong mental and physical health.
Wellness and Movement (WAM)
The program for nursery and pre-K uses dance and movement as a tool for physical and creative development. Classes focus on movement exploration, observation, self-awareness and expression while utilizing a joyful combination of dance choreography, drama, music, storytelling and improvisation. Kindergarten classes expand on this, progressing into the introduction of sports such as basketball, soccer and volleyball.
Spanning grades 1–10, Avenues Wellness and Movement (WAM) is a unique health and physical education experience rooted in positive psychology and dynamic play. WAM focuses on social-emotional wellbeing and physical literacy through a comprehensive movement-based curriculum.
Students in grades 9–10 also take elective classes at leading neighborhood fitness boutiques including Soul Cycle and Row House.
Athletics
The Avenues athletics program provides opportunities for students to participate in athletic activities, have fun, experience the benefits of being physically active and enjoy being on a team or in a program. We welcome all types of student athletes: those excited to be starting out in their sport; those who want to be part of a team; and those who wish to take their athletic abilities to a higher level and master their sport.
Our Ethos: Beyond the court or pitch, athletics at Avenues develops important life skills and qualities like time management, leadership, goal-setting, commitment and dedication. The department is guided by the school’s values of Welcome, Safety and Respect, as well as our own four core values: character, commitment, culture and connection. Our staff strive to help student athletes reach their maximum potential, and then to be humble in victory and steadfast in defeat.
Uniform
Dress code.
University Relations
- University counseling Yes
- Percent that pursue university 100%
University Destinations
Avenues graduates from our campuses in New York, São Paulo and Online have gained admission to an impressive array of 200+ colleges and universities around the world. Most importantly for us, they have identified and been admitted to institutions in which they will thrive. Our matriculation list can be viewed here.
University Counseling
Each student’s pursuits are nurtured and fortified by the experts within the Avenues’ Deans program. Deans provide individualized academic and socio-emotional counseling to both students and their parents, helping to identify the post-secondary pathway that best fits each student’s unique strengths and aspirations.