We deliver world-class academic rigor unbound by tradition.

NO. It’s one of our least favorite sounds in any language.

At Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, we like to say ‘yes’ as often

as possible because the sound of a door closing is a poor alternative.

A career at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School leads students on the

path to excellence where, through challenge and perseverance, our

learners can focus on surmounting their unique personal challenges,

unburdened by traditional maxims.

Lower SchooL

41 Broad Street, NYC 10004

Learn more at lemanmanhattan.org

MiddLe and high SchooL

1 Morris Street, NYC 10004

with caMpuSeS in

New York • Switzerland • China

We deliver World-class academic rigor that inspires for a lifetime.

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School leads students on the path to excellence where,

through challenge and exploration, our learners can focus on achieving personal goals to

become better able to engage thoughtfully with their local communities and the world.

Léman Manhattan delivers an exclusive learning experience nestled in the heart of downtown New York.

an experience personalizedfor your child

We educate the whole child, creating an experience that instills

self-confidence and builds upon innate talents.

access to the WorldAs an international boarding school and part of the

Meritas Family of Schools’ global network, students

interact daily with peers a continent away.

located in the heart of historyLéman Manhattan’s prime location in the center of New York’s

historic Financial District allows us to teach beyond the classroom.

unmatched academic rigorComplemented by world languages and the arts, as well as our

candidate status with the International Baccalaureate* program, our

rich academic curriculum challenges students to be exceptional.

*Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes:

the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB

Career-related Certificate (IBCC). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

An innovative school with roots that run deep.

from state-of-the-art facilities to a globally-minded curriculum,

we are committed to providing your child with the highest caliber

educational experience imaginable.

As part of the Meritas Family of Schools, we proudly boast more than 50 years

of international learning through our network of elite schools in the U.S., Latin

America, Europe and Asia. We are committed to educating, empowering and

inspiring students to be confident, independent critical thinkers.

This unique consortium connects your child to international opportunities at

Léman Manhattan’s sister campuses in Switzerland and China.

world-class ACADeMICS

historic LoCAtIoN

exChANge WIth international schools

PArt oF the

meritas family of schools

aBout léman

Great minds don’t always think alike.

W e hold steadfast to the belief that every child is unique. our distinctive approach teaches to each child’s individual strengths and aspirations to make learning that much more accessible.

OUR STUDENTS BECOME:

• Collaborative Learners

• Confident Leaders

• Creative Problem Solvers

• Critical thinkers

• global Citizens

• resilient risk takers

• respectful of Self and others

our philosophy

a student-centric experience

• STUDENT-LED pARENT TEAChER

CONFERENCES

regular review of your child’s

personal learning plan

• INDIvIDUAL GROWTh pLANS

An objective measure of your child’s

academic progress

• FOCUSED & SpECIFIC

LEARNING GOALS

Assessment-based

and teacher-managed

• SMALL CLASS SIzES

A 6:1 student-teacher ratio

Encouraging a lifelong love for learningthat promises success in a global society.

measured achievement

our personal learning plans contain focused and

specific academic goals based on objective testing

results and teacher observations.

critical thinkers, curious learners

our dedicated faculty and staff promote character

development and encourage students to grow

into competent global citizens with a lifelong love

of learning.

leading edge technology

our students learn in a cutting-edge environment

that utilizes technology to facilitate learning,

develop confidence and connect them to the world.

international Baccalaureate

We are a candidate school* for the International

Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme pursuing

authorization as an IB World School, adding to an

already demanding curriculum.

academics

*Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP),

the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC). Candidate status gives no guarantee that

authorization will be granted.

Encouraging curiosity in the youngest learners.

W hether learning about supply and demand in preparation

for an earth Day’s crafts sale in a first grade social sciences

class or PreK students turning their classroom into a Soho art gallery,

our smallest students often produce the biggest ideas. Furthermore,

our innovative approach to integrating music, language and math

learning early, ignite our young learners’ minds in limitless ways.

loWer school pillars

curriculum highlights

• EDUCATING “ThE WhOLE ChILD”

• REALIzING pOTENTIAL

• hANDS-ON LEARNING

• STRONG ARTS FOCUS

EARLY ChILDhOOD TO 5Th GRADE

LOWER SChOOL

academics

The Violin Program

“The violin is the closest sound to

the human voice. Beyond learning

the violin, my daughter is learning

pitch and tonality, which she applies

to her pronunciation of Mandarin

words. It’s incredible to see.”

— LéMAN pARENT

Fostering critical thought during their most formative years.

t he Middle School program at Léman Manhattan is designed

to provide students with a challenging yet nurturing school

experience. our academically enriching and demanding classes

bolsters problem solving and critical thinking while international

opportunities through the Meritas network offer our students

global exposure at a critical juncture in their development.

middle school pillars

• COLLEGE ADvISORY

• DEMANDING ACADEMICS

• CRITICAL ThINkING

• ExTRACURRICULAR ACTIvITIES

6Th TO 8Th GRADE

MIDDLE SChOOL

academics

curriculum highlights

The Meritas Advantage

“We go beyond simply memorizing

a language in a classroom. We

offer real life application of that

language. Our students travel to

China or Switzerland or Mexico

where they are immersed in the

culture and the environment of

that country.”

— LéMAN TEAChER

preparing young adults for their top-choice universities and beyond.

in high School, students immerse themselves in university-level

coursework balanced with a range of extracurricular activities.

We prepare our high school students for college admissions by

reinforcing vital cognitive skills, encouraging effective study habits and

providing strategic college advising, which give them the competitive

edge to secure entrance into top-choice and Ivy League universities.

high school pillars

• ChALLENGING ACADEMIC CURRICULUM

• INTERNATIONAL ExpERIENCES

• ExTRACURRICULAR LEADERShIp

• UNIvERSITY READINESS

9Th TO 12Th GRADE

hIGh SChOOL

academics

curriculum highlights

College Counseling

”Our approach to college

counseling is to start early. Under

the guidance of their College

Counselor, students explore their

career interests and their passions

in an effort to find their match.

This approach demystifies the

college admissions process for

young adults.”

— hEAD OF SChOOL

STUDENT GOvERNMENT SUMMIT

Student government officers from our

high schools around the world convene

to share leadership experiences and

inevitably develop lasting friendships

styled in the spirit of the UN.

ThE MERITAS GAMES

the flame of the greek olympics melts

the December snows as students

travel to sunny Florida in this show of

athleticism and sportsmanship that pits

school against school.

TOUChpOINTS

We pair students in grades 2 through

8 with their peers from abroad to

collaborate virtually to address a

specific challenge impacting the world

today. the program concludes at the

end of the year with students proposing

how they might resolve the problem in

the classic style of a Lincoln-Douglas

debate bearing real-world applications.

“We want our children not

only to understand the

nature of the problem in

its manifold complexities ,

but we also want them

to know that they can

somehow personally

address the problem

and make a difference.”

— hEAD OF SChOOL

World vieWs from every classroom

GLOBAL OppORTUNITIESAs the only international boarding

school in Manhattan, our diverse

community connects not only in the

classroom, but also through global

events that bring them together.

FINE ARTS FESTIvAL

Students across the world join Léman

Manhattan in a celebration of creativity,

skill-building workshops and talkback

sessions with our faculty of master

artists, thespians and dancers.

MERITAS ACADEMIC OLYMpIAD

our middle school mathematicians and

orators compete for a chance at glory

in this yearly competition of brainpower

and skill.

MERITAS SEMINAR

at Balliol College, Oxford University

oxford University serves as a brilliant

backdrop for our students to partake in

spirited discussions on how democracy

works here and overseas.

“When my daughter went

to the Meritas’ Student

Government Summit, she

came back with friends from

Switzerland and Mexico

and—more importantly—

a sense of pride and

confidence in belonging to

a global community.”

— LéMAN pARENT

i n a city where dreams know no bounds, the opportunities that

present themselves once your child has enrolled at Léman

Manhattan are limitless.

Our small class sizes provide students a unique opportunity to forge their

own experiences. Our students seek out leadership roles and explore

social outlets like student government, sports teams or clubs.

arts

Your budding artist is free to seek

out his or her passion and voice to

communicate in any medium of choice.

Visual, performing and music arts

athletics

A strong athletics program is essential

to a balanced mind and body.

Badminton, basketball, cross-country,

fencing, golf, soccer, swimming,

track, volleyball

Become a leader, advocate, doer. here, students forge their own experiences.

student life

NUTRITIOUS CUISINE FROM WORLD-CLASS ChEFS

We nourish both body and mind with organically-prepared meals that

both satisfy the appetite and our appreciation for a sustainable lifestyle.

TOUChpOINTS

Students in grades 2-8 tackle hard-

hitting issues of the day in a unique,

year-long program...After a year’s

exploration of the problem, the program

concludes in the classic-style of a

Lincoln-Douglas debate where students

propose how they might solve the

problem.

“My teacher knew my potential

and pushed me to reach levels I

didn’t even know I could.”

— LéMAN STUDENT

“Collaboration happens all the

time at Léman. The fact that we

are a newer school means that

we are not bound by tradition.”

— LéMAN TEAChER

“This is a school that helps my

son academically while also

respecting him as a person.”

— LéMAN pARENT

t here’s nothing like an inspired teacher to make learning fascinating. empowered by the best training

programs in the world through our international network of schools and teachers’ college, our teachers

are involved, energetic, enthusiastic and, above all, care about our students and education. From a family of

dedicated counselors to administrative support to small classes and advanced technologies, students of Léman

Manhattan are limited only by the bounds of their creativity.

An engaged and compassionate community of educators spark student achievement.

faculty & staff

On the path to success...

your child Will thriveIndividual growth and personal learning plans make

studying a more accessible and meaningful experience.

your child Will Become a gloBal citizen

regular collaboration with other students from

across the globe fosters cultural understanding.

your child Will Be in a living classroom

At Léman Manhattan, the journey to understanding

America, its history, culture and art is brought to life just

outside the front door. Life in the heart of the Financial

District makes their day anything but textbook.

give your child the World.We invite you and your child to see just what it is that

makes Léman Manhattan a tremendous place to be.

experience Léman Manhattan.

For more information or to schedule a personal tour,

contact us at 212.232.0266 or admissions@lemanmanhattan.org