Quick summary of key school information
School details
Nationalities
| Number of students |
550 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish |
Classroom
| Use of technology in the classroom |
- Wireless access for students to research from anywhere
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Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma |
Admissions
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
BISW offers rolling admissions and mid-year starts. |
School day
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Some of the Extracurricular Activities Available: walk in the woods, performances/musicals, music, green team, Model UN, newspaper club, basketball, cross-country running, soccer, swimming, track and field, volleyball |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
- Specialist facilities for the sciences, visual arts, music, dance, computer science, and design technology, as well as a learning support center
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- Nearby playing fields and a gymnasium |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British International School of Washington is a premier, private international school in Washington, DC, and part of the Nord Anglia Education family. BISW got outstanding academics from its internationally recognized curricula and a diverse student culture. With BISW's outstanding teachers, resources and school facilities, BISW will give your child the tools for success no matter what they want to do or be in life. |