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British School Of Washington

2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20007 -

School Notes Overview:

Located in the heart of Georgetown, The British School of Washington offers a high-quality British-style education that prepares students to meet the growing challenges of a rapidly changing world. The school encourages independence and self-discipline in an atmosphere of mutual respect and appreciation of diverse opinions and cultures. Students benefit from an academic programme based on a unique combination of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), the UK National Curriculum, the General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the highly respected International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). The combination of these distinctive curricula provides a challenging, international college preparatory programme of study which aims to equip every student with the essential skills for lifelong learning and for entry into universities in the US, UK, and worldwide....

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School Overview:

	British School Of Washington
School Membership(s)	European Council for International Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Year Founded	1998
County	District Of Columbia County, DC
Student Body
Total Students	403 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(DC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	30%	61%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 35 students
	Pre-K - 27 students
	Kind - 40 students
	Grade 1 - 31 students
	Grade 2 - 35 students
	Grade 3 - 20 students
	Grade 4 - 29 students
	Grade 5 - 21 students
	Grade 6 - 38 students
	Grade 7 - 21 students
	Grade 8 - 25 students
	Grade 9 - 28 students
	Grade 10 - 22 students
	Grade 11 - 20 students
	Grade 12 - 11 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	43 teachers
Average Class Size	15
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code	Formal (Uniform)
	This School	(DC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Tuition for 2009/2010 Nursery Mornings Only $11,100 Fulltime Nursery to Year 6 $20,300 Senior School (Years 7-11) $22,150 IB Programme (Years 12 & 13) $24,250
Head of School	Peter Harding
Admissions Director	Katherine Wilson
Sport
Total Sports Offered	10
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Football	Kayaking
	Paddle Tennis	Rugby
	Soccer	Swimming
	Tennis	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	24
	Extracurriculars
	'Cinema francais'	'The herd' - Music Appreciation Club
	3D Computer Aided Design Club	Art Club
	Ball Games	Cantus Britannicus - Boys' Choir
	Card Making	Chess Club
	Cooking Club	Craft Club
	Environmental Club	Geography Bee
	Girls' Choir	Junior Choir
	Latin Club	Mathematics Club
	Model UN	Music Theory
	Origami	Rag Rug
	Recycle Art	Sign Language for Beginners
	Student Council	Touch Typing Skills

School Notes:

The British School of Washington is...
An open, caring and supportive learning community for children and young people from 3-19 years.
A dynamic school where the combination of outstanding teachers and small classes ensures continuing progress for every student.
An inspiring school where a challenging curriculum equips each and every learner with the enthusiasm, skills, and knowledge needed on the pathway to success.
A culturally diverse school in America where the British and international perspectives create an inclusive and unique atmosphere.
A successful school where graduates have the widest possible range of options for college and university both at home and worldwide.
Profile last updated: 10/13/2009

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posted on October 17, 2009 at 12:00:00 am
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Grads recall what they'll miss about high school (Chevy Chase Gazette)
posted on June 3, 2009 at 09:21:48 am
Bethesda resident Gillian Burz, set to graduate from the British School of Washington, D.C., said it will be particularlydifficult to leave her friends at school because she has a very small graduating class of only about 15students.
Cruncharama: British School of Washington (BBC News)
posted on March 27, 2009 at 12:14:44 pm
Schools around the world are working with BBC World Class and their partners, The British Council, to share their opinions on the credit crunch in the build-up to the G20 London Summit.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (20007)	School Zip (20007)	(DC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	28,818 people	572,059 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	84%	50%
Population Average Age	30 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	1.9 persons	2.1 persons
Median Household Income	$70,815	$47,150
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.3 rooms	4.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	65 years old	61 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (20007) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	48% / 52%	44% / 56%