New York is the city of immigrants and the school system accounts for all of the international students in the city. The public school system employs many bilingual teachers and ESL (English as a second language) programs can be found in most schools to help children integrate.

Private schools are also an excellent resource for international students. Though very expensive compared to public school, many are more flexible in accepting foreign credits and catering to students needs. Tuition for the year is usually between $8,000 and $15,000 a year.

Some notable International schools are:

The United Nations International School
24-50 F.D.Roosevelt Drive
New York, NY 10010-4046
Phone : (212) 684-7400
Fax: (212) 889-8959
http://www.unis.org/

Lyceum Kennedy
225 East 43rd Street
New York, NY 10017
Phone : (212) 681-1877
Fax: (212) 681-1922
http://www.lyceumkennedy.org/

Lycée Français de New York
505 East 75th Street
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 369-1400
Fax: (212) 452-5630
http://www.lfny2.org/