The International Preschools at East 86th Street
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Overview
Educational philosophy
Progressive / Play BasedPrograms offered
2s · 3s · Pre-K
Annual tuition
$17K – $42K / yr
School continues
Through Pre-K
Financial aid
Aid: $Sibling & legacy
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The International Preschools (IPS) at East 86th Street is a play-based, coeducational preschool in Yorkville on the Upper East Side, serving children from 2 through 5 (plus an under-2 playgroup). Founded in 1963, IPS pairs Masters-level teachers with art and music specialists and builds an intentionally international, multicultural community. Its roughly 7,620-square-foot facility offers seven classrooms, a gymnasium, and an on-site outdoor play area. An ISAAGNY member, IPS guides families through kindergarten placement, with graduates splitting roughly evenly between top NYC independent schools and selective or zoned public schools.
Programs & Schedule
9am start · annual tuition by days/week & pickup time
| Days / wk | Until 12pm | Until 3pm |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $17,385 | $19,820 |
| 3 days | $23,930 | $28,950 |
| 5 days | $33,075 | $41,500 |
Schedule
Monday – Friday · 9am–12pm
Extended hours
Yes · until 12pm
Tuition
$33,075 / yr
Schedule
Monday – Friday · 9am–3pm
Extended hours
Yes · until 4pm
Tuition
$41,500 / yr
Schedule
Monday – Friday · 9am–3pm
Extended hours
Yes · until 4pm
Tuition
$41,500 / yr
Admissions
Admissions dates coming soon for this school
Leadership
Alyssa Wisoff
BA, Lafayette College; MS in Guidance and Counseling, NYU; MS in Early Childhood General and Special Education, Hunter College; certified in Early Childhood Education and Special Education
Admissions contact
Martha Smeaton
Ex-missions
Ex-missions refers to the process of applying from preschool to Kindergarten or an ongoing school. Schools with dedicated ex-missions support actively guide families through ERB testing, school visits, and applications.
Where graduates go
Private kindergarten & elementary
24 schoolsPublic kindergarten & elementary
12 schoolsBased on recent. Source: ipsnyc.org.
Culture & Community
Play-based, developmentally appropriate learning in an international, multicultural community. Teachers facilitate learning through carefully designed materials and activities; the 'international' identity centers on celebrating cultural diversity (flag studies, self/family portraits, culture shares, multilingual celebrations) rather than foreign-language immersion. Masters-level lead teachers with art and music specialists.
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