BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Brooklyn International High School at Water’s Edge is a specialized public secondary school located in Downtown Brooklyn, specifically designed to serve the needs of recent immigrant students. As part of the Internationals Network for Public Schools, the institution centers its educational philosophy on the "Internationals Approach," which focuses on language acquisition through content-based instruction. The school provides a supportive, heterogeneous environment where students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds work together, fostering both social integration and academic growth.

Academically, the school emphasizes a project-based learning model that encourages students to develop critical thinking and communication skills in an English-immersion setting. Because the student body is composed entirely of English Language Learners (ELLs), the curriculum is scaffolded to ensure that students can master rigorous high school subjects while simultaneously becoming proficient in English. With a focus on small class sizes and a collaborative school culture, Brooklyn International High School at Water’s Edge aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and meaningful participation in a global society.