Lower School (Preschool – Grade 5) Open House at Kew-Forest on 10/4 & 11/22

by BQE Admin · October 3, 2025

Big News! Now more affordable. Still exceptional. The Kew-Forest School (Preschool – Grade 12) in Queens has reset tuition (33% reduction) to make premier independent education accessible to more families. Since 1918, their program has helped students unlock their potential through small classes, a nurturing environment, and a challenging, inquiry-based curriculum.

With 100% college acceptance and 83% of seniors heading to the top 10% of colleges*, their students are prepared to thrive and do good in the world.

Come see for yourself and attend one of their upcoming Open Houses for Lower School (Preschool – Grade 5):

Saturday, October 4 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lower School Highlights:

Whole-Child Focus – Nurturing academics, character, and social-emotional growth.
Inquiry-Based Learning – Hands-on, curiosity-driven classrooms guided by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP)**, with differentiated instruction to meet each child’s needs.
Small Class Sizes – An 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio ensures personalized attention and meaningful connections.
Specials & Enrichment – Art, music, Spanish, PE, library, and STEAM with specialist teachers.
Community & Belonging – Buddy programs, assemblies, and joyful classrooms foster a strong sense of connection.
Preparation for the Future – Building independence, responsibility, and confidence for Middle School and beyond.

At the Open House, you will:

meet their Head of School, Head of Lower School, faculty, students, and parents;
learn about their program and recent tuition reset;
and explore their campus and classrooms through an interactive experience.

RSVP to attend: kewforest.org/visit

Check out their new website: kewforest.org

Questions? Email admission@kewforest.org or call (718) 551-3125.

*Per 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings

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**The Kew-Forest School is a candidate school** for the PYP and the MYP. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.

**Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

For further information about the IB and its programmes visit www.ibo.org.