International School of Brooklyn (ISB)

The International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is a nursery through 8th-grade independent school located in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood. ISB offers a unique immersion program in either French or Spanish, combined with the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. The school’s mission is to provide a dynamic, inquiry-based education that prepares students to be multilingual, globally-minded, and active participants in their communities.

As an IB World School, ISB utilizes the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The immersion model is a key feature: in the younger years, the majority of instruction is in the target language (French or Spanish), transitioning to a more balanced bilingual approach in the Middle School. The curriculum is designed to challenge students intellectually while fostering empathy and cultural sensitivity. ISB is particularly popular among families in Brooklyn who are looking for a community-oriented school with a sophisticated global curriculum.

The school facility includes bright, modern classrooms and dedicated spaces for the arts and science. While smaller than some of the Manhattan giants, ISB is highly regarded for its tight-knit community and successful placement of graduates into some of New York City’s most competitive high schools. It remains a leader in language immersion and IB education in the borough of Brooklyn.