Welcome From the Head of School

Dear Families,

Welcome to Léman Manhattan, a global learning community building the next generation of critical thinkers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

Selecting a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. I invite you to explore Léman, where we deliver academic rigor and outstanding outcomes in a nurturing environment that celebrates the interests and talents of every child.

As an International Baccalaureate World School, the world's most renowned and respected college preparatory curriculum, we provide students with the knowledge, resilience and creativity they need for success at top-tier universities and beyond.

Starting in our Center for Early Childhood Education and continuing through 12th Grade, we use an inquiry-based approach to learning that builds conceptual understanding, inventiveness, and communication skills. Léman students innovate and collaborate to become informed and engaged citizens of the world. By Kindergarten, our students have the literacy and numeracy competencies to thrive in Lower School and continue their academic progression. We graduate students who are inquiring, open-minded, and bold risk-takers.

In our increasingly complex world, self-awareness and flexibility empower students to take on new challenges. They need to work with groups of diverse individuals, who may have perspectives and experiences different than their own. They need to work across geographies and disciplines with integrity and empathy. This “global citizenship” cannot be taught; it must be cultivated through experiences from an early age. In our truly international school, with a globally-minded curriculum and students representing 130+ nationalities, children share their viewpoints and develop their own values, while respecting those of others.

There's never been a more exciting time to be part of Léman. Now in our third decade, we couple the history of our namesake Collège du Léman in Switzerland, one of the world's premier international schools, with the innovation and energy of an institution unencumbered by the dictates of convention. Through the highest commitment to instructional excellence and strength of community and belonging, Léman delivers on its brand promise "Each student, future prepared" each school day.

I invite you to explore the Léman experience for your child and look forward to meeting you at an admissions tour.

Sincerely,

Maria Castelluccio
Head of School