Type
-
School
British International School of New York
Siviq Rank#144
IB Program
Enrollment
101
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Global
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
British International School of New York Upper School profile for academic year 2025-26: an independent four-year upper-school program serving grades 9-12 with 101 students, international enrollment from 48 countries, Cambridge/Edexcel curriculum, and reported SAT total average of 1390 for the tested portion of the class of 2026.
Advanced Coursework
Students take up to 10 Cambridge IGCSEs for examination at the end of their Sophomore year and typically 3 or 4 Cambridge A-Levels for examination at the end of their Senior year. Some courses offer a staged assessment, meaning students sit AS-Level examinations at the end of their Junior year. All A-Level courses are studied over two years and final examinations are externally set and graded.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
74th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 74% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Outcomes
50th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 50% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
83rd percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 83% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 9-12
Profile
Academics
- IB Program
- Yes
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,390
Profile
Student Body
- Countries Represented
- 48
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Principal
Jason Morrow
Institutional
Contacts
College Counselor
Paige Weiss
Counseling Office listed as main number plus extension 227.
Exams Officer
Oliver Goldstein
Main Office
Main Office
Institutional
Accreditations
accredited
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
accredited
Pearson Edexcel
membership
Council of British International Schools (COBIS)
membership
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB Code
330163
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
British International School of New York Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at British International School of New York?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for British International School of New York.
How many students are enrolled at British International School of New York?
The current school profile reports about 101 students enrolled at British International School of New York.
What grades does British International School of New York offer?
British International School of New York currently reports serving grades 9-12.
Is British International School of New York a day school or a boarding school?
British International School of New York is a private school.
Which colleges show up most often for British International School of New York?
The current school profile highlights Imperial College London as one of the top reported college destinations for British International School of New York.
What does the Cambridge/Edexcel exam path look like?
Students can take up to 10 Cambridge IGCSEs by the end of sophomore year, then typically 3 or 4 Cambridge A-Levels by senior year. Some courses include AS-Level exams in junior year, and A-Level finals are externally set and graded.
Are BIS-NY Upper School courses considered honors-level?
Yes. The profile says all of these courses are honors and very academic in content, and that there are no more challenging courses offered at the school.
What exam passes are required to graduate?
The reported graduation requirement is a minimum of 5 IGCSE passes and/or 3 AS or A-Level passes.
Does BIS-NY report college offers outside the U.S.?
Yes. For classes 2022–2025, the school lists offers in the UK, USA, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland. The list is reported as offers, with no counts or matriculation totals provided.
By Geography
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average SAT • Boarding Model • More normalized profile fields |
| Culture of Care - British International School Of New York bis-ny.org/about/culture-of-care | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | IB Program |
| Inspections and Accreditations - British International School Of New York bis-ny.org/about/inspections-and-accreditations | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | IB Program |
| Meet the Faculty and Staff - British International School Of New York bis-ny.org/about/faculty-and-staff | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | IB Program |
| Our Manhattan Campus | Near Kips Bay, Gramercy & LIC bis-ny.org/about/our-campus | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Countries Represented • IB Program |
| School policies - British International School Of New York bis-ny.org/about/school-policies | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | IB Program |
| College Counseling & Exmissions - British International School Of New York bis-ny.org/curriculum/university-and-college | Official Profile Page | Apr 05, 2026 | IB Program |
| British International School of New York, Private School in Manhattan bis-ny.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Enrollment • Grades Served • IB Program |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | bis-ny.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | bis-ny.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | bis-ny.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | bis-ny.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | bis-ny.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | bis-ny.org/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| Application Process - British International School Of New York | bis-ny.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | bis-ny.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | bis-ny.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling & Exmissions - British International School Of New York | bis-ny.org/curriculum/university-and-college | site_scan |
| profile_pdf | drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1yBi4z8iRa7_oxCJDhWSw_lkp2Z1ZdGol&export=download | page_scan |
| Culture of Care - British International School Of New York | bis-ny.org/about/culture-of-care | supplemental_backfill |
| Meet the Faculty and Staff - British International School Of New York | bis-ny.org/about/faculty-and-staff | supplemental_backfill |
| Inspections and Accreditations - British International School Of New York | bis-ny.org/about/inspections-and-accreditations | supplemental_backfill |
| Our Manhattan Campus | Near Kips Bay, Gramercy & LIC | bis-ny.org/about/our-campus | supplemental_backfill |
| School policies - British International School Of New York | bis-ny.org/about/school-policies | supplemental_backfill |
| click here | bis-ny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AdmissionsPolicy-2022.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| More here | bis-ny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Complaints-Procedure-for-Parents.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| ISI Inspection Report | bis-ny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ISIReport21.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| More here | bis-ny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Inclusion-Policy.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| full report here | bis-ny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/The_British_International_School_of_New_York_-_Summary.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| British International School of New York, Private School in Manhattan | bis-ny.org | search |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1yBi4z8iRa7_oxCJDhWSw_lkp2Z1ZdGol | page_scan |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 9-12 | The British International School of New York, Upper School, is a comprehensive independent four-year program, enrolling 101 students in grades 9-12. |
| Lowest Grade | 9 | 9-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 9-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 9-12 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | Private | The British International School of New York, Upper School, is a comprehensive independent four-year program |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 101 | enrolling 101 students in grades 9-12 |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | - | - |
| School Leadership | - | Principal: Jason Morrow |
| Key Contacts | - | Counseling Office: Main number + ext. 227; College Counselor: Paige Weiss [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | BIS-NY Upper School is accredited by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Pearson Edexcel |
| School Codes | - | CEEB Code: 330163 |
| AP Courses | - | - |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | Yes | International Baccalaureate mentioned on the official school site. |
| Honors Program | Yes | All these courses are honors and very academic in content. There are no more challenging courses offered at the school. |
| Advanced Course Notes | Students take up to 10 Cambridge IGCSEs for examination at the end of their Sophomore year and typically 3 or 4 Cambridge A-Levels for examination at the end of their Senior year. Some courses offer a staged assessment, meaning students sit AS-Level examinations at the end of their Junior year. All A-Level courses are studied over two years and final examinations are externally set and graded. | Students take up to 10 Cambridge IGCSEs (International General Certificate in Secondary Education) for examination at the end of their Sophomore year and typically 3 or 4 Cambridge A-Levels (Advanced Level) for examination at the end of their Senior year. Some courses offer a staged assessment, meaning students sit “AS-Level” examinations at the end of their Junior year. All A-Level courses are studied over two years and final examinations are externally set and graded. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | - | - |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1390 | Standardized Test Results ... Average Evidence-Based Reading & Writing Score 688; Average Mathematics Score 703; Average Total Score 1390 |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | - | - |
| Top Colleges | - | Imperial College London Listed as an offer; no count reported.; King’s College London Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University College London Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University of Bath Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University of Bristol Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University of Edinburgh Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University of Manchester Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University of St Andrews Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University of Warwick Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Barnard College Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Bates College Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Brandeis University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Colgate University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; College of Holy Cross Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Cornell University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Emory University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Fordham University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; George Washington University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; New York University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Northeastern University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Northwestern University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Ohio State University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Penn State University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Providence College Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Purdue University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Rutgers University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Sarah Lawrence College Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Stony Brook University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University of California, Berkeley Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University of California, Los Angeles Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University of California, San Diego Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University of Miami Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University of Texas at Austin Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University of Wisconsin–Madison Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Vassar College Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Wesleyan University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; McGill University Listed as an offer; no count reported; source notes Entrance Scholarship.; McMaster University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; University of Ottawa Listed as an offer; no count reported.; The American University of Paris Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Leiden University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Maastricht University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; IE University Listed as an offer; no count reported.; Franklin University Switzerland Listed as an offer; no count reported. |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | 48 | The student body is very international and culturally diverse, containing students from 48 different countries. |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | - |
| Weighted Grades | - | - |
| Weighted Grades Policy | - | - |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | global | global |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | reported_outcomes | reported_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding status is not reported in the supplied profile evidence.; Admissions pressure is not reported: no applicants, admits, admit rate, matriculated count, or yield rate provided.; Reported SAT average is 1390, but only 22% of the class of 2026 took the SAT, limiting its use as a broad selectivity signal.; Academic program includes up to 10 Cambridge IGCSEs and typically 3 or 4 Cambridge A-Levels, with A-Levels externally set and graded over two years.; Profile states all courses are honors and very academic, with no more challenging courses offered at the school.; Course depth includes Cambridge A-Levels such as Mathematics, Further Mathematics, sciences, humanities, languages, and the International Project Qualification, plus Edexcel Business and Economics.; Class of 2025 exam context: 47% of IGCSE exams earned A*/A, 45% of AS exams earned one of the top two grades, and 48% of A-Level exams earned A*-B.; Testing policy is not reported.; College counseling infrastructure is evidenced by a listed Counseling Office and named College Counselor, but no counseling program summary is provided.; Student body reach is global: profile reports students from 48 different countries.; Financial aid participation is not reported; no receiving-aid or tuition-free percentage is supplied.; College outcome evidence is reported as offers for classes 2022-2025 across the UK, USA, Canada, and Europe, including selective institutions, but counts and matriculation outcomes are not reported. |