Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
900 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
108 |
| Most common nationality |
U.S. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Extra support is available for Grades 1-5 French and Spanish students who are not at grade level in their language competency. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 is the maximum permitted in a Primary School classroom. |
| Average number of students per class |
Primary School = 16; Middle School = 14; Upper School = 11 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, for Early Years and Grade 1. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All teachers and students have access to a high-speed Wi-Fi environment. Device use and access differs across campuses: - Early Years students occasionally use iPads under the guidance and supervision of the teacher.
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| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma (Grades 11-12)
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| Results in these examinations |
High-level IB Diploma results are shared on the WIS website and in the School Profile. WIS students consistently perform well above the world averages. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This varies by grade. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
WIS has learning specialists for all divisions. |
| Learning support offered |
WIS practices a variety of differentiation strategies within classrooms. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
WIS does not have an educational psychologist on staff. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Admission testing, which differs based on grade of application. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, if space is available and the candidate meets requirements. |
| School start time |
8:15 AM for Middle and Upper School; 8:20 AM for Grades 1-5 and 8:50 AM for Early Years. |
| School finish time |
A little before of after 3:00 PM for all but Grades 11-12. Grades 11-12 may have class until 3:45 PM. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Primary School Early Arrival and Extended Day Care |
| School bus service available |
A shuttle service between campuses as well as one bus route into the city. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Options are available but may not stretch to every dietary preference/requirement. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
WIS offers many clubs and activities for Grades 6-12 students. A rich array of after school classes is available for Preschool to Grades 5 students. |
| Sports activities included |
PE is required through Grade 10. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
WIS has competitive sports for students in Grades 6-12. Sports are: soccer, cross country, track & field, volleyball, basketball, tennis. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, design lab, art room, theater, music rooms, multipurpose room, science classrooms, computer labs. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, field, playground, paved surface for ball games. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Washington International School is an all-gender international day school for students in Preschool through Grade 12. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
WIS offers an inquiry-based education that encourages students to assume agency of their learning. |