Looking at the numbers, the British International School of Washington boasts impressive stats. Its 550 students, ranging in age from 2-18 years old, represent more than 70 nationalities and the school’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme averages a 94% pass rate among graduates.
BISW prides itself on more than numbers, providing a robust and welcoming learning environment and benefiting from its proximity to D.C.’s world-class museums and cultural offerings. BISW aims to graduate resilient, globally-minded pupils well-positioned to attend their first-choice universities. Students participate in extracurriculars like Lego design, coding and drama club, and sports, including basketball, football, field hockey, tennis and cricket.
Additionally, the school’s collaborations with Juilliard, UNICEF and MIT provide enrichment in the arts, STEAM and humanitarian endeavors. Whether traveling to the National Gallery of Art or hitting the books before IB testing, students at BISW thrive in an environment that nourishes the next generation of global citizens.
British International School of Washington
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
2001 Wisconsin Ave NW,
Washington, DC
510
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Ian Piper
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$34,000
Niche Grade
A+
B+
A+
B
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
60
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
690
Verbal
690
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
85.8%
Black
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic
<1%
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School Rankings
#5
Best Private K12 Schools in District of Columbia
#9
Best HS For Stem in District of Columbia
#10
Best Private HS in District of Columbia
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
12 Students
University of Virginia
11 Students
Yale University
10 Students
Princeton University
10 Students
New York University
9 Students
Boston University
9 Students
University of Pennsylvania
9 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
8 Students
Georgetown University
8 Students
Harvard University
8 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
8 Students
Computer Science
6 Students
Business
5 Students
Political Science and Government
5 Students
Economics
5 Students
Psychology
4 Students
Criminology
4 Students
International Relations
4 Students
Physics
4 Students
Chemical Engineering
3 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/23/2023
Great community and learning environment. Diverse population that is celebrated. This small school has resources of a much larger school with the advantage of small class sizes and dedicated faculty and staff to help every child reach their full potential.
3/5/2023
We put our upper primary age British daughters into the school as a transition from living in the uk to the USA. Overall, we found it a very good experience for them. Positives: + Upper primary is a warm nurturing environment. + General teacher quality ranges from very good to superb + Solid use of the surrounding community and greater D.C. resources + Commitment to the English GC which includes things like drama productions for each year group, strong emphasis on Maths and English + Good integration of new students into the very diverse international student body + Good vision for the school with the construction of its own gym Cons: - Academic rigour compared to a highly competitive west london privately maintained primary school just isn't the same. (NB: American-origin students will likely find themselves behind because children start a year later) - Slightly lower funding means they can't provide quite the range of extra offerings as nearby DC privates Overall a solid choice
6/2/2022
BISW is an excellent school option for an IB Program in the DC area. Academics are strong, school culture is diverse and nice, and the program promotes curiosity in the students, and encourage good and deep thinkers.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/8/2023
BISW Student Here. The management and authority are horrendous. There is an extreme lack of communication between staff members, often leading to a negative experience for the students. Not only is the authority bad, as no rule seems to apply to anyone but it is also messy. The school faculty is ver...
6/6/2023
My son is in pre-nursery and absolutely loves going to school. The teachers are very warm and friendly and have taught him so much. The community with the other parents is amazing, and the head of primary is such a warm and capable person. I wish I had brought my older kids here sooner!
1/18/2023
I currently am a student at this school. The food quality and sanitation are horrendous. The bathrooms are dirty and often not in service, and there is a lot of bullying happening. In the classroom, students are disruptive and disrespectful to the teacher and their peers. The teachers are stubborn a...
1/15/2020
My daughter in the preschool program and we love it. The teachers are caring and highly qualified. Stimulating curriculum with music classes and weekly library sessions. Wonderful environment for young children to learn and play.
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Homes For Sale
9
Average Home Value
$1,773,162
Median Lot Size
2,613 Sq Ft
% Renters
45%
Household Income
$193,652
% of College Grads
88.4%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,912 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
69.4%
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