the knox schoolLocation: St. James, New York (neighbouring New York)
Type of School: Co-ed
Date of Establishment: 1904
Campus: Suburb
Total Students: 130
Grades: 7-12

About the Knox School

Established in 1904, the Knox School was accredited by Middle states Association of Schools and Colleges and it is a member of the American and New York Association of Private Schools. The school covers an area of 68 acres with green trees surrounding it. Each class has 3-12 students on average. It mainly enrols students of grades 6-12 (with lodging for students of grades 7-12). Three education advisors are arranged to help high-grade students prepare for SAT, TOEFL examinations and apply for university. It has classrooms, a computer lab, library, gymnasium, art studio and theatre. The lodging buildings have favorable space for accommodation, where Internet is available, as well as a 24 -hour medical service.

Admission to Universities

Students that graduate from the school are mostly admitted to Boston College, New York University or George Washington University.

Tuition

  Tuition Incidentals
Day school: $17,950 $1,800-$4,000
Boarding school: $36,385 $1,800-$4,000
ESL course costs: $7,000  

The prices noted above are per academic year.

Application Requirements

Date of Application: Up to 31 January
Requirements for Enrolment: SLEP results needed, interview required
Schooling Period: 4 terms
AP Course: 6 Courses
ESL Course: Offered

Campus Life

Classes Begin: 8:00am
Lunch: 12:30pm
Afternoon (association activities),
Supper for Lodging Students or Buffet Dinner with Teachers: 17:30pm
Sleep: 23:00pm

Sports

Horse Riding, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, and Swimming.

Route to Arrival

Students should fly to JFK International Airport where a representative of the school will meet them.