Washington International School

Washington, D.C., United States
  • IB PYP
  • IB Diploma

Per yearUSD 34.3K–56.8K

2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

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About

Washington International School is an IB school with Preschool to Grade 12 students (about 900 in total) across two Washington, DC campuses. Its mission is to be an exemplary learning community, enriched by differences, informed through inquiry and global in reach. Students learn in English, with French or Spanish dual-language and immersion programs and Mandarin as an elective.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-2027

  • Curriculum

    IB PYP · IB Diploma

  • Ages

    Ages 3–18

  • Students

    900

  • Language

    English, French

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Open days
2026-11-14

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2026-2027 school year

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

GradePer year
PreschoolUSD 34,315
Pre-KindergartenUSD 43,685
KindergartenUSD 47,430
Grades 1 - 5USD 49,930
Grades 6 - 8USD 55,780
Grades 9 - 12USD 56,820
Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-2027
Washington International School · Annual tuition by grade
per year
PreschoolUSD 34,315
Pre-KindergartenUSD 43,685
KindergartenUSD 47,430
Grades 1 - 5USD 49,930
Grades 6 - 8USD 55,780
Grades 9 - 12USD 56,820

Source: school website (wis.edu) · checked 2026-10-29

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
Washington International School · Fee range vs schools in the same city
minmax
Washington International School (this school)USD 34,315USD 56,820
Maryland International Day SchoolUSD 15,550USD 15,550

Source: school website (wis.edu) · checked 2026-10-29

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

Curriculum and academics

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Curricula, explained

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

  1. IB PYPOffered

    Early years to primary · Ages 3–12

    The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.

  2. IB MYPNot here

    Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16

    The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.

  3. IB DP (Diploma)Offered

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.

  4. IB CP (Career-related)Not here

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.

Last two years: DP or CP

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Languages

Exam results

IB Diploma · Pass rate
93%

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Sports

  • Athletics
  • Fall Clinics

Arts

  • Art and Music
  • Theater

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Accreditation and memberships

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Accreditations
IB, MSA, CIS
Memberships
COIS

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

Primary School campus: 1690 36th Street NW, Washington, DC 20007; Tregaron Campus (Grades 6-12): 3100 Macomb Street NW, Washington, DC 20008

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