Washington International School: Details and Fees

Is this school a perfect match for you?

Tell us your preferences and we’ll calculate your compatibility.

CityWashington D.C. area

Curriculum

Leaving qualification

Language of instructionEnglish

Age RangeAges 3 to 18

Yearly fees: from: $32,190
to: $51,710

Website:

Visit website

Enquiry:

Contact the school

Social Media:

Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications		IB Diploma
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	14 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	18 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

Yearly fees:	from: $32,190 to: $51,710

School fees range in USD valid for the academic year 2024/2025

Is this school a perfect match for you?

Tell us your preferences and we’ll calculate your compatibility.

We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 36 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.

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. - Grades 1-3 leverage shared laptop carts and iPads for use in the classroom. - Each Primary School classroom for Grades 4-5 is equipped with a cart of Macbook Air laptops. - All students in Grades 6-8 are issued a school-owned iPad as part of a 1:1 device program in the Middle School. - Students in Grades 9-12 bring their own laptop (which must meet school guidelines) to campus daily.
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) ERBs (Grades 3-8)
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.