Brooklyn International High School
Travel Directions
By Subway:
A, F to Jay St.-Borough Hall; N, M, R to Lawrence St.; 2, 3 to Borough Hall OR to Clark Street.; 4, 5 to Borough Hall
By Bus:
B25, B26, B37, B38, B41, B45, B52, B67,B75 to Jay St. and Myrtle Ave. or Flatbush Ave.and Tillary St.
About Brooklyn International High School
The mission of the Brooklyn International High School is to assist new learners of English in developing their linguistic, intellectual, cultural, and collaborative abilities so that they may become active participants in today's interdependent world.
At Brooklyn International High School students learn to read, write, and speak English fluently. English is taught through literature, social studies, math, science, career education, and the arts so that students are prepared for college and the world of work when they graduate.
The Brooklyn International High School is a community, and the native languages, cultures, and families of its students are viewed as a resource for the students, the school, and society. Students use their native languages to support their learning of English and are encouraged to use their own and others’ cultural backgrounds to enrich their learning experience.
Fun Facts
- The building where Brooklyn International High School is housed was originally built as a torpedo factory.
- This diverse school has students from almost every continent in the world.
- Many of the administrators and teachers are former Peace Corps volunteers.
- All of the 11th graders participate in an 8-week internships during the spring semester. The internships offer a unique and rare opportunity for these students to obtain valuable employment experience prior to graduation. Some students even retain their internships for the summer months.
