Washington International School
Tel: (202)243-1800
- Washington International School (WIS) is a coeducational day school offering 900 students a challenging international curriculum and rich language program from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.
- Students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP); in Grades 6-10 students pursue a multidisciplinary course of study.
- In their final two years of high school, all students are enrolled in IB Diploma Program courses.
- We equip children with the tools to master rigorous academic challenges in math, science, languages, literature, social sciences, and the arts.
- An active sports schedule, programs in the arts, participation in clubs, community service in Washington, DC and around the world, and travel programs--for study and for fun--help create well-rounded students who are also engaged global citizens.
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | European Council for International Schools National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools International Baccalaureate (IB) World School |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1966 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 899 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 105 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60%
|
| Average Class Size | 64 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 10 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $33,620 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition for K through 5 is 30,160 |
| % on Financial Aid | 14%
|
| Admissions Director | Kathleen Visconti |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
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