Best 5 International Schools in Washington D.C. area

International Education in Washington D.C. area

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Below, we have compiled the top 5 international schools in Washington D.C. area according to our users. However, there are another 6 schools to choose from in the city. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in Washington D.C. area based on your requirements.

Best 5 International Schools in Washington D.C. area

Out of a total of 11 International Schools in Washington D.C. area.

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Washington International School

Washington International School is an all-gender international day school for students in Preschool through Grade 12.
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: $33,480
to: $54,685

German International School Washington D.C.

The German International School Washington D.C. is a private, co-educational institution with about 560 students in preschool through 12th grade, set on a quiet campus in Potomac, MD.
Representing more than 25 different nationalities, the student body is truly international, united by a shared interest in German language and culture. The only full-time German day school in Washington, GISW offers rigorous academics in a warm, multicultural setting.
Curriculum
German, American
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $20,620
to: $26,570

King Abdullah Academy

King Abdullah Academy is an IB World School that enables students to excel academically while maintaining the values of Islam and proficiency with the Arabic language. The Academy endeavors to provide a caring, challenging and supportive learning environment where our students achieve their highest potential while exhibiting civic responsibility and multicultural appreciation.
Curriculum
IB, Islamic
Language of instruction
English
Ages
5 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $11,250
to: $11,250

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School

The Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School prepares culturally diverse elementary school students in the District of Columbia to be leaders, scholars and responsible citizens who are committed to social justice.
Stokes teaches children to think, speak, read, write and learn in two languages: English and French or English and Spanish. With a dual focus on academic excellence and community service, the Stokes School accomplishes its mission by creating an environment of achievement, respect and non-violence.
Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, French, Spanish
Ages
3 to 11
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: $0
to: $0

Rochambeau, The French International School

Rochambeau, The French International School is an independent and coeducational day school.
Beginning in preschool (age 2) through 12th grade, Rochambeau offers its students a rigorous curriculum in French and English leading to either the French Baccalauréat and its bilingual or trilingual international options (BFI) or the International Baccalaureate (IB). Rochambeau is the only school accredited by the French Ministry of Education in the Washington DC area.
Curriculum
American, French, IB
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: $26,890
to: $32,505
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Summary

What are the best international schools in Washington D.C. area?

  1. Washington International School
  2. German International School Washington D.C.
  3. King Abdullah Academy
  4. Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School
  5. Rochambeau, The French International School

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11 International Schools in Washington D.C. area

How Many International Schools are there in Washington D.C. area?

There are 11 international schools in Washington D.C. area. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Washington D.C. area?
Curriculum International schools
IB 7  
American 3  
Waldorf 1  
Montessori 1  
Islamic 1  
Other 4  
What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 11  
Spanish 3  
French 2  
German 1  
Chinese 1  

Among these, there are 6 bilingual schools in Washington D.C. area.

How Much do International Schools cost in Washington D.C. area?

The average price of international schools in Washington D.C. area is $19,741. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price $0
Avg. price $19,741
Max. price $53,900
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
$1 to $35,000 4  
$35,001 to $70,000 3  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How big are the schools in Washington D.C. area (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Washington D.C. area is 831 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
250 to 1,399 5  
1,400 to 2,549 1  

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