Portledge School

Portledge School

1. The school is located in the wealthy area of Long Island, New York, and is the only independent school on Long Island offering the IB Diploma. The campus covers 63 acres;
2. The school's STEAM programs are particularly outstanding, including independent scientific research, science seminars, the STEAM Scholars Program, Science Olympiad, and more;
3. Featured courses: Robotics, Introduction to JAVA Programming, Introduction to Mobile APP Programming, Astronomy, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Nanotechnology, Horticulture Courses, Engineering Design, Chess, etc.;
4. Art courses are also distinctive, offering ballet classes of different levels, and the school also has a unique Art Scholars Program;
5. The proportion of international students is low, with only 13 international students in the high school department;
6. From 2019-2023, the graduating universities and number of students include New York University 14, Northeastern University 7, Boston College 7, Boston University 5, Emory University 5, Washington University in St. Louis 5, University of Pennsylvania 2, Duke University 2, Cornell University 2, etc.;

1. Located in the suburbs of New York, this is a top school in the region for international students. Its picturesque campus is situated in a quiet and safe affluent area of Long Island, boasting an an excellent location with convenient transportation. It's just a 40-minute drive from JFK International Airport and less than an hour's drive from Manhattan, making it highly favored by international students.

2. The university boasts a 100% college acceptance rate. In the past 5 years, many students have been accepted into prestigious Ivy League universities such as Princeton University (3), UPenn (3), Cornell (3), Dartmouth (6), and Brown University. Additionally, 10 students were accepted into New York University, and others gained admission to top liberal arts colleges like Williams and Wellesley College.

Portledge is located in the wealthy area of Long Island, New York, a 45-minute drive from JFK Airport. We have students enrolled there who report that the curriculum is not difficult and the school pays great attention to students. The school offers courses such as robotics and chess. The school's advantages are as follows:
1. Broad Curriculum: Chess is also a course, with an emphasis on computer science and robotics. Personalized Courses: Many senior students can take the school's Online Classes.
2. Rich Curriculum Offerings: Includes AP courses, IB courses, and honor courses. Theory of Knowledge is a required course for graduation certificates, and also an elective and interdisciplinary course designed to help students ask questions and understand how they know what they know.
3. Unique Programs: Harvard Project Zero: The elementary school offers the Harvard Project Zero program. Portledge Pathways allows students to establish learning partnerships with local hospitals and universities. The school's PISA Scholars program provides numerous travel opportunities to Italy, France, and Spain.
4. Outstanding Ballet Program: There are 8 ballet courses of different levels, led by Ms. Catherine Moore, formerly of the Russian Ballet School. Courses are graded by age and ability, from creative movement for the youngest participants to Ballet IV, including pointe training and character development.
5. After-School Adventure Programs: Open to both on-campus and off-campus students; includes gymnastics and fencing; card exchange courses.

Portledge School is located in the scenic Locust Valley, north of Long Island, New York. The school was founded in 1965 and currently has 523 students enrolled, including 256 students in the high school division, with 19 international students in the high school. Portledge School is the only independent school on Long Island that offers the IB Diploma. 17% of the Class of 2020 pursued the IB Diploma, and 7 students from the Class of 2019 took the IB Diploma examination, achieving an average score of 31. The school offers courses such as robotics and chess; its art program is also distinctive, offering ballet classes at different levels. Portledge School is an academically above-average university preparatory school, with the Class of 2018 graduates achieving an average SAT score of 1295.

The school is not large in scale, but the environment is beautiful and not ostentatious, giving a feeling of peaceful seclusion. The student body mainly consists of local students from Long Island, specifically between Port Washington and Huntington, so the competitiveness is not very strong. However, most students in this area come from good family backgrounds; they are very polite, dress appropriately, and are relatively innocent. The school atmosphere is very warm, and the parent committee organizes many activities to promote community interaction. Families from China are also highly valued, with a monthly morning tea gathering specifically for Chinese families.
If a child is highly competitive, they might find it lacks sufficient challenge, although the IB program still offers some rigor. Day schools don't have as many on-campus resources as boarding schools, but if living on Long Island, most families will have their own resources, and if utilized properly, it can be a great experience for both the family and the child. Additionally, college placements are quite good.
My family lives on Long Island, and my child has been attending Portledge for several years now; overall, we are very happy with it.