Washington International School vs. Georgetown Day School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Washington International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
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Overview
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.
GDS is a school where students love to learn, and learn to change the world. Georgetown Day School is a coed, preK-12, non-sectarian independent school in Washington, DC with small class sizes and a diverse school community.
Our comprehensive, innovative curriculum includes hands-on learning, honors and Upper Level classes, as well as advanced-level math and STEM courses.
An education is not just college prep and SAT scores. GDS teachers focus on providing the best education for each child, from elementary grades through high school.
The school performing arts program includes theater, dance, and music.
The athletics program offers competitive sports for student athletes, including cross-country, track, soccer, lacrosse, and crew/rowing.
With our strong commitment to financial aid, an independent school tuition is affordable.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Year Founded
1966
1945
Students Body
Total Students
890 students
1050 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
24
-
Pre-K Students
34
20
Kindergarten Students
47
40
Grade 1 Students
60
45
Grade 2 Students
67
45
Grade 3 Students
56
50
Grade 4 Students
68
55
Grade 5 Students
70
60
Grade 6 Students
66
75
Grade 7 Students
66
80
Grade 8 Students
63
80
Grade 9 Students
68
125
Grade 10 Students
63
125
Grade 11 Students
72
125
Grade 12 Students
66
125
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
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% Faculty with Advance Degree
72%
79%
Average Class Size
14
8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
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Average SAT score
1380
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Average ACT score
31
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Informal for all community members)
(Informal for all community members)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 5
Jan. 8
Tuition Cost
$51,710
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Tuition Notes
Preschool Tuition: $32,190
Pre-Kindergarten Tuition: $40,980
Kindergarten Tuition: $44,495
Grade 1 to Grade 5 Tuition: $45,730
Middle School Tuition (Grades 6-8): $50,970
Upper School Tuition (Grades 9-12): $51,710
Tuition ranges from $42,818 to $51,625.
% on Financial Aid
16%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$34,739
$36,000
Admissions Director
Mary Hastings Moore
Chris Levy
Admissions Associate
n/a
Jessica Ahn
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
19
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
26
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
chorus and instrumental music., In middle and upper schools, many student-organized clubs, two musicals and two plays each year
A Cappella, Asian Club, Augur Bit student newspaper, Black Student Union, Boys Leading Boys, Chorus, Community Service, Debate Team, Environmental Club, Feminist Reading Group, Future Entrepreneurs, Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Improv Club, It's Academic!, Jazz Ensemble, Literary Magazine, Math Team, More than 100 clubs at the High School, One Act Play, Quiz Bowl, Robotics, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Students of Color, Theater Production, Yearbook