Academics

The Washington International School's unique academic program is based on the internationally recognized International Baccalaureate curricula with a continuum of instruction from Pre-school through Grade 12. All IB programs are learner-centered and inquiry-based. Students are prepared to be functionally multilingual and informed with a world perspective in history, literature, geography, mathematics and the sciences. The program culminates with the IB Diploma, recognized by colleges and universities around the world, often with advanced standing for WIS graduates.

The School has written an introductory guide to the International Baccalaureate curriculum called "The ABCs of the IB at WIS." We provide it here in PDF for download, either as a complete document or as separate, smaller documents focusing on the Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

ABCs of the IB at WIS (complete)

ABCs of the IB at WIS (Primary Years Program)

ABCs of the IB at WIS (Middle Years Program)

ABCs of the IB at WIS (International Baccalaureate Program)

• WIS is the only school in the Washington area that is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to offer all three of its programs: Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

• WIS was the first school in the Western Hemisphere authorized to offer all three IB programs.

• Currently there are only three schools in the United States authorized to offer all three IB programs.