Washington International School
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(202)243-1800
- Washington International School (WIS) is a coeducational day school offering 900 students a challenging international curriculum and rich language program from Preschool through Grade 12.
- Students in Preschool 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.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 899 students
- Yearly Tuition: $41,380
- Application Deadline: Jan. 5
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Washington International School places among the top 20% of private schools in District of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| 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 Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Year Founded | 1966 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 899 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 104 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 72% |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 5 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $41,380 |
| Tuition Notes | Preschool Tuition: $26,470 Pre-Kindergarten Tuition: $33,710 Kindergarten to Grade 5 Tuition: $36,600 Middle School Tuition (Grades 6-8): $40,790 Upper School Tuition (Grades 9-12): $41,380 |
| % on Financial Aid | 14% |
| Admissions Director | Mary Hastings Moore |
| Endowment Size | $6 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 4 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: many student-organized clubs Arts and Music Programs: chorus and instrumental music., In middle and upper schools, two musicals and two plays each year |
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