Washington International School - Tregaron Campus

Posted: May 11, 2020

I agree with comments that the diversity at the school is geographic and not with regards to socioeconomic and racial backgrounds. The school's IB program is top-notch and unparalleled. The previous comment about students not being able to speak the language is more a reflection of that parent's own child than the quality of the education at WIS. Many of the students go on to great universities around the world, including in countries where students have learned their second language (i.e. in France, Spain, Holland, etc...). Decades after graduating from WIS, students still retain global friend and professional networks that cannot be found at any other school in the DC area- let alone in the United States. If you want your student to have an international education and culturally diverse upbringing, send them to WIS.

Posted: May 11, 2020

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New head of school is very effective. Teachers are supportive and caring.

Posted: May 11, 2020

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The school needs far better support on bullying.

Posted: February 17, 2018

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Posted: February 17, 2018

Hype, hype and more hype. Full immersion? Not so. After over 10 years of "full immersion", students are barely able to speak the language (Spanish or French). "Global" and "diverse" thanks mainly to a rotating population of expatriates. The diversity is geographic, not racial. Poor administration - problem students are not addressed and remain in the school. Families' (and students') concerns are treated according to affluence and influence. Cliquish environment, although the school writes and aims to sell a sense of community, which all false/fake. There are much better schools out there for that kind of money. You just have to get past the smoke and mirrors and then be able to get your students to switch. "WIS lifer" no more; every year for the past 11 years, things have gotten worse.

Posted: October 30, 2016

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Posted: October 30, 2016

We are parents of a WIS student. It probably stands to reason that this website might attract detractors rather than supporters, but this skews the "star" rating. WIS is a demanding school and it produces articulate, aware, and educated youngsters that embrace and thrive in all environments. Take a moment to attend any function where students address the audience and your enthusiasm will be reaffirmed. The dual language aspect of the school is at its core, but is only one component of the rich education the children receive. I don't see the "cliques" that another parent wrote about, but with a small student body, friendships are formed. Yet, I have seen new student families welcomed with open arms by both fellow students and parents alike and with great success. Diversity, in all respects, is present and is the foundation of the school. The fact that students in the high school can self-direct much of their education places these students on a par of college graduates even before the students set their feet in college. WIS is consistently ranked as one of the best high schools -- and for good reason.

Posted: March 11, 2016

The school is not supportive of its students. It's administrative body is disorganized. Do not send your kids here

Posted: March 11, 2016

it depends on the teachers. Some teachers are more qualified than others. But for some reasons bad teachers linger for a long time in the school.

Posted: March 11, 2016

The amount of work given in this is school is large and the assignments are not necessarily useful in life. Most kids feel overwhelmed with the amount of work and are always tense. It is a pressure cooker.

Posted: March 11, 2016

The school states in the website that it provides a nurturing environment for the students and even states that it has 2 learning specialists, but it is actually far from supportive.

Posted: August 20, 2015

Posted: August 20, 2015

Posted: August 20, 2015

Posted: August 20, 2015

We should have known when the admissions process focused so much on the pedigree of the school's association with certain universities, rather than the experience of the students, and heard from others the treatment depended on profession/affiliations/income. We found some very concerning value sets and demonstration of values in the upper grades, that the school did not address. Agree with others that there is a high emphasis on the cash stream of families and their donations. If we had not relocated we would not have re-enrolled.

Posted: November 13, 2012

Washington International School is in the process of trying to decide what kind of school it wants to be. It is on of the very few DC schools that does not require the SSAT or ISEE for middle and high school applicants. I think due to this exception they are not getting the academic quality of students that they need. Yes this is a difficult school but has many inequities due to this testing issue and also due to a large number of "lifers"..students who were accepted in pre-school or kindergarten and who if were to apply today would not be admitted. Enrollment numbers have always been strong due to IMF and World Bank tuition help, but that is changing and to truly step up into the top tier of DC schools the school needs to make some admission policy changes. That said if your child can handle the intense schedule and the social scene, which is very advanced they will get a good education while existing in a very small bubble. The school boasts of its diversity, but diversity has two sides, one being people from all over the world and the other side being inclusivity. The parental body is very inclusive, while the student body is extremely cliquey.