International Development Institute  is a private career school founded in 1993. The school is licensed and registered by the New York State Education Department, Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision. It is also recognized and approved by other government agencies.The school was founded with the purpose of providing students with diverse career training programs at both at the technical and vocational levels. These programs have been designed with the intention of helping the student to obtain knowledge that will insure a better future.

As our society is constantly changing. It is necessary to learn more and continue learning to be successful in today’s job market. We will provide you with the knowledge necessary for you to keep up with the current technology. We want you to advance in your profession.

IDI is committed to ensuring that our schools are safe, secure and orderly in which productive teaching and learning take place each day.

Philosophy & Objectives
It is the philosophy of International Development Institute that all persons, whatever their circumstances, are entitled to a higher education that will improve them intellectually and economically.
The objective of International Development Institute is to educate a diverse population by providing opportunities for career development. Our business and vocational programs enable our students to accomplish their professional goals. It is through education that we can make a positive contribution
to our community by promoting good judgment, economic development and effective leadership skills.

Cultural Diversity
IDI is committed to providing a learning environment that affords people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds opportunities to achieve their educational goals. The school’s educational and enrichment programs, curricula, faculty, staff and students share the goal of promoting, acceptance and awareness and acceptance of without discrimination on campus and within the larger community.

IDI continues to emphasize an ethnically and culturally diverse learning community that prepares students

for successful interaction in an increasingly diverse and integrated society. The school firmly embraces the philosophy that individuals, free of ethnic and cultural prejudice, are capable of fully participating in a global society. Our commitment is advancement for everyone.

International Development Institute is approved and recognized by the following government agencies and other national and international organizations:

•New York State Department of Education
•Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
•New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services
•New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
•New York State Department of Social Services
•United States Department of Environmental Protection
•New York City Department of Environmental Protection
•New York City Department of Homeless Services/Department of Social Services
•New York City Building Department
•New York City Fire Department
•New York City Workforce Investment Board
•Human Resource Administration
•National Health career Association
•National Center for Competency Testing
•MedCA Medical Career Assessments
•American Medical Certification Association
•American Red Cross