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Washington, DC
British School Of Washington

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Telephone: (202) 829-3700  · Website: www.britishschool.org

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British School Of Washington
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC  20007

www.britishschool.org/W...

Tel: (202) 829-3700
Fax: (202) 829-6522

Director: Peter Harding

Admissions Director:
Katherine Wilson

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure
Checked Predominantly teacher-led instruction

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School Philosophy and Mission

The British School of Washington is:

-An open, caring and supportive learning community for children and young people from 3-19 years.

-A dynamic school where the combination of outstanding te...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

School Day Schedule
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Children (Nursery/Pre-Kindergarten)

Morning
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Parents may take their children to the Early Years playg...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 3 years to
4 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
8:35 am- 12.00 pm
Tuition: $9,575/Year

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
Total enrollment 400
Student/teacher ratio15:1
Age cutoff for enrollment3 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


An after-school programme is available to all British School of Washington pupils from 3:45pm-6:00pm during the school term.

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Application Information

Applications accepted After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school, unless applying from abroad
Wait listNo
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Application Information $150.00
Acceptance criteria: Selective

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