About
- International by Design
  Our School's curriculum and disposition have been globally focused since WIS's founding in 1966.
- Three Divisions, Two Campuses, One School
  Our students in Preschool through Grade 12 occupy two campuses: one in Georgetown and one in Cleveland Park.
Admissions
- Why Choose WIS?
  The members of our Admissions team are available to answer your questions.
Academics
- Early Years Language Immersion
  In Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten our students are immersed in Spanish or French.
- International Baccalaureate PYP and DP
  Preschool to Grade 5 students learn under the framework of the IB Primary Years Program; all Grades 11 and 12 students take IB Diploma Program courses.
Arts & STEM
- Creativity Encouraged!
  The fine and performing arts are an essential aspect of a WIS education.
Athletics
- Scholar-Athletes
  Each year, approximately 60% of our Middle and Upper School students participate on at least one athletics team.
Student Life
- Where Aren't We From?
  Faculty, parents, and students collectively hail from nearly 100 countries!
- After School Enrichment
  Co-Curricular Programs offers a wide array of after school classes for Primary School students.
Support
- Your Philanthropy Matters
  Gifts to WIS support faculty development, innovative learning experiences, financial aid, athletics, and other strategic priorities.

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Upper School

WIS Upper School is composed of four grades. In Grades 9-10, students continue with a school-designed curriculum focused on building critical thinking skills. They also begin specializing in preparation for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The Diploma Program is a challenging university preparatory course of study for the final two years of high school and is among the most comprehensive and intellectually stimulating secondary school programs offered anywhere in the world.