Lowell School vs. Washington International School

Based in NW Washington DC, Lowell School is an intentionally-designed, diverse educational community that embraces individuality, curiosity, and courage.

Lowell students thrive because we are committed to progressive pedagogy, where our multidisciplinary academic program and our social-emotional curriculum are inextricably linked. Guided by our innovative, expert, and thoughtful educators, our children become confident, resilient, and highly-motivated learners who can fully engage in an abundance of rich, integrated, and multifaceted learning experiences. Lowell empowers children to use their voices and strengths in pursuit of a more just world.

Our graduates are uniquely prepared to navigate challenges, embrace opportunities that lie ahead, and affect positive change in our communities.

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 course of study designed to build skills in key areas while enhancing their ability to think deeply and solve problems.

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.