léman manhattan preparatory school
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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.
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