The School For Ethics And Global Leadership

The School for Ethics and Global Leadership (SEGL) is a selective, academically rigorous residential program for motivated high school juniors across the United States.
We offer semester, summer, and multi-semester, multi-campus programs.  SEGL provides students with a unique curriculum emphasizing ethical thinking skills, leadership development, and international affairs.
We have campuses in Johannesburg, London, and Washington, DC.

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
107 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
At times, for guest speakers and site visits, students are expected to wear business attire.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Our goal is to meet 100% of demonstrated need, as determined by the School and Student Services (SSS) for Financial Aid.
Admissions Director
Tyrel London
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School Notes

  • School Motto: Change Yourself. Change the World.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The School For Ethics And Global Leadership cost?
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership's tuition is approximately $38,400 for private students and $14,000 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for The School For Ethics And Global Leadership?
The application deadline for The School For Ethics And Global Leadership is Feb. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is The School For Ethics And Global Leadership located?
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 55 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $29,287 for elementary schools and $35,507 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 47% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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