Washington International School:
Located in Washington D.C, Washington International School (WIS) is a coeducational day school offering 890 students a challenging curriculum and rich language program from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The program, the Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP), and the IB Diploma Program culminate in the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. The Washington International School upholds the best traditions of intellectual and academic endeavor with a classic liberal arts program, stressing well-rounded people.
We equip students with the tools to master rigorous academic challenges and our international focus provides them with lessons on global citizenship and individual integrity. Our students thrive in a lively mix of cultures, traditions and ideas and that mix is the backbone of the School’s strength. They learn global citizenship and individual integrity as they develop the skills to deal with life experiences. An active sports schedule, community service and travel program take our students out into the world, while on campus they are involved in theater and music, art, journalism, cooking, debate, and many other activities.
From Washington DC (downtown)
From Connecticut Avenue, Macomb Street is located between the National Zoo and the Uptown Theatre. Take Connecticut north and turn left on Macomb Street two blocks past the Zoo. Entrance gates for the school are on your left marked by signs.
From Maryland
Take exit 33 from I-495 (Capital Beltway) at Connecticut Avenue Washington. Follow Connecticut Avenue south. Turn right on Macomb Street after the Uptown Theatre and Newark Street. Entrance gates for the school are on your left marked by signs.
From Virginia
Cross the Key Bridge and turn right on M Street; stay in the left lane. Turn left on 33rd Street to Wisconsin Avenue heading north. Pass Washington National Cathedral on your right. Turn right on Macomb Street (third right after the Cathedral. Entrance gates for the school are on your right marked by signs.