Royal Visit for The British International School of New York

HRH Princess Alexandra will visit The British International School of New York

NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The families and staff at The British International School of New York are delighted to announce the visit of Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra to their school this October.

The Princess will be visiting the school in order to rededicate the Princess Alexandra Library, the academic heart of the school which directly overlooks Manhattan's east river.

The school is busy preparing for her visit. An evening celebration will follow for the families of The British International School of New York to commemorate this occasion and the fifth anniversary of the school.

About The British International School of New York
Since its foundation in 2006 The British International School of New York has grown to take its place amongst the leading international schools in New York City with year on year growth and a strong placement record for its students.

The mission of The British International School of New York is to serve families in search of an education system that combines the acclaimed content and rigor of the English National curriculum, with the highly-portable, inquiry based philosophy of the International Baccalaureate.  In 2009 The British International School of New York gained IB World School status joining the ranks of leading schools globally that share a common goal - a commitment to high quality, challenging, and international education.

Explore our school online at www.bis-ny.org

For information on our sister schools in London and Austin visit www.abercornschool.com and www.abercorninternational.org

Media contact: Abigail Greystoke, 1-646-342-7664, [email protected]

SOURCE British International School of New York