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Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Washington School is an international bilingual day school serving ages 2 to 18. It offers Cambridge Primary (ages 5–11), Cambridge IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with a bilingual Spanish–English program from early childhood. The school is a Cambridge-certified centre and an IB World School, delivering programmes recognised for their academic rigor within a caring, supportive environment. The Educational Project combines a solid track record with neuroscience-informed approaches to learning, built on four pillars: Academic Excellence, Learning Community, Bilingualism, and Commitment to Emotional Well-being. Founded in 1950 by Professor Mercedes Mallo, Washington School has a 75-year heritage in a multicultural setting that emphasizes wellbeing. Facilities include a broad sport and academic program, plus study trips to places like Boston, Washington DC, and Oxford. The school supports admission to international universities and emphasizes Service Learning, Creativity, Action, and Service, and a broad arts and cultural program. Self-evident for international families.
Av. Federico Lacroze 2012 1426, C1426 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Essentials
Washington School has 1,500 pupils, instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
Federico Lacroze 2012, C1426 CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The school is in the City of Buenos Aires (CABA) region. The School does not offer a school transport service; transport must be arranged directly with a transport provider.
Stages
Kindergarten; Primary School; Secondary School
Type
IB World School; bilingual day school; Cambridge Primary Program (ages 5 to 11); Cambridge International Certificate in Education (ages 14 to 16); International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (ages 16 to 18); bilingual program (Spanish-English) for children aged 2 and up
The School does not offer school transport service. Transport must be arranged directly with a transport provider.
Fees
Application fees - The school charges a non‑refundable enrollment (matrícula / inscripción) fee payable at the time of admission or re‑enrolment. Historically this enrollment fee has been set equal to one monthly tuition payment.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school does not publish a public breakdown of tuition amounts by year group or per term on its publicly available school information pages; exact per‑term and per‑year numeric amounts by grade are not listed in the school's public materials. - The school's published billing framework in third‑party school listings and summaries shows the annual tuition model is commonly organised as ten instalments (March through December) with a separate matrícula charged at enrolment equal to one monthly instalment. This is the published instalment pattern used in published school summaries.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing is handled on an annual instalment plan distributed over ten monthly payments (March–December). The enrollment fee (matrícula) is collected separately at registration and has been described as equivalent to one month's fee. Specific due dates, late‑payment charges, and discount policies for advance payment are not published in the school's public information.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - Washington School operates as a day school; boarding facilities are not provided. There are no boarding fees because the school is a day‑only institution.
Other costs and fees (uniforms, lunches, activities, materials) - Uniforms are provided through a designated supplier; families purchase uniform items directly from that supplier. A supplier contact and hours are published as the point of sale for uniforms. - The school's meals service is run by an external catering company (Dining Hall / provider listed); lunch and snack options are billed separately from tuition and are paid to the catering provider or as directed by the school. Published summaries have listed approximate cafeteria prices in third‑party listings; the school's public pages list the external catering company as the provider. - Extracurricular activities, sports at external clubs, study‑trip costs and certain exam or programme fees (for example Cambridge / IB exam fees or international trip costs) are additional to tuition and are billed or charged when they apply. Published school information indicates some activities are run off‑site (for example sports at Club Ciudad) and may incur separate costs. Exact amounts per activity or trip are not published in the school's public materials.
Refund information - The school's institutional conditions include clauses addressing refunds and the allocation of received payments; however, a detailed, line‑by‑line public tariff or precise pro‑rata refund calculation for mid‑year withdrawals is not published in the publicly available material. Families should note that the institution's conditions document addresses reimbursement and allocation of payments.
Fee payment options - The school's public pages and published summaries do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, which banks, whether credit card or domestic bank transfer is accepted, or online payment platforms). No public, detailed listing of payment channels is available in the school's general information pages. For transactional details families typically use the school's administrative office contact channels.
Summary of findings and gaps (brief) - A full numeric fee schedule by year group and term is not published in the school's public materials. The available, consistently reported fee‑structure details are: an enrollment (matrícula) fee charged at registration (commonly described as equivalent to one month's fee in public listings), and an annual tuition billed in ten instalments (March–December). The school operates as a day school (no boarding). Specific per‑grade amounts, exact per‑term totals, payment‑method options, late‑payment penalties, and precise refund formulas are not publicly listed in the school's published materials reviewed.
Academics
Washington School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The school offers a bilingual program (Spanish – English) for children aged 2 and up, integrating the national curriculum with the Cambridge Primary Program (ages 5 to 11), the Cambridge International Certificate in Education (ages 14 to 16), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (ages 16 to 18). The school is certified by Cambridge University and the International Baccalaureate Organization, delivering programmes internationally recognized for their academic rigor and strength. The Educational Project combines a solid track record with the latest contributions from neuroscience and education to offer a program of academic excellence in a caring and supportive environment. The project is based on four pillars: Academic Excellence, Learning Community, Bilingualism, and Commitment to Emotional Well-being.
Higher Education Progression
The school has strategic alliances with national universities, including Universidad Austral, Ucema, Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, Universidad Católica Argentina, Universidad de San Andrés, Cemic, and Universidad de Belgrano, and provides support and guidance for admission to international universities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The School Counselors' Team focuses on developing socio-emotional skills, preventive learning, and intervention strategies for groups or individuals; they organize talks and workshops for the community, and provide Vocational Guidance to final-year students.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers a bilingual program (Spanish-English) for children aged 2 and up, integrating the national curriculum with the Cambridge Primary Program (ages 5 to 11), the Cambridge International Certificate in Education (ages 14 to 16), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (ages 16 to 18).
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by the School Counselors' Team through preventive programming, intervention strategies, and ongoing talks/workshops for students, families, and staff; Vocational Guidance is offered to students in the final years of Secondary School.
Admissions
Admissions
Enrollment is open. Applications will be accepted starting in April for the following academic year. Admission priority: children of alumni and current school families. The Information and Guidance process offers information about the educational project and its expectations to guide families in making this important life choice. The Admissions Coordinator is Lic. Lucila Garraffo; +5411 4772-8131 ext. A request for an interview can be submitted as part of the admissions process.
Scholarships
Beca Excelencia Académica. The program is directed at Abanderados (flag bearers) and Escoltas (escorts) from primary schools, both public and private, to recognize commitment and perseverance and to provide access to bilingual training of excellence. 100% for Abanderados from public schools; 50% for Escoltas from public schools; 50% for Abanderados from private schools; 25% for Escoltas from private schools. The scholarship applies exclusively to the monthly tuition fees for the academic year (ten monthly installments). Non-tuition items such as optional services, extracurricular activities, travel, registration to international exams, and the Reservation of Vacancy fee are excluded from the scholarship. Renewal is automatic throughout the schooling provided the student maintains good academic and attitudinal performance and the family complies with Institutional Regulations. Availability depends on vacancies and the outcome of the Information and Guidance process. Requirements to apply: a letter from the head of the current school certifying the status of flag bearer or escort; final report of 6th grade and the current academic year report up to submission date; a letter from the family explaining why they are applying and their expectations; a completed Orientation Team form (request from admisiones@washingtonschool.edu.ar); application deadline: 31 October 2025; contact: admissions@washingtonschool.edu.ar; WhatsApp 116258-1973.
FAQs
What type of school is Washington School?
Washington School is an international bilingual day school serving ages 2 to 18 with Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. It has approximately 1,500 students.
Where is the school located?
Federico Lacroze 2012, C1426 CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school integrates Cambridge Primary (ages 5–11), Cambridge IGCSE (ages 14–16), and the IB Diploma Programme (ages 16–18) within a bilingual Spanish-English framework. Neuroscience-informed pedagogy is used.
What languages are taught?
Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Portuguese runs from the 3rd form of Primary through the 2nd Year of Secondary, with CEFR-aligned certifications from A1 to C1.
Music, visual expression, and plastic arts are taught from early stages. The arts connect students with a language to contemplate, investigate, and represent emotions using a wide range of techniques.
Does the school provide counselling?
Yes, the School Counselors' Team develops socio-emotional skills, preventive learning, and intervention strategies. They organise talks and workshops and provide vocational guidance for final-year students.
When was the school founded?
Washington School was founded in 1950 by Professor Mercedes Mallo. It combines openness to change with founding values of respect, solidarity, honesty, and commitment.
Are there scholarships?
Yes, the Beca Excelencia Académica recognises primary school flag bearers and escorts from public and private schools, providing support for commitment and perseverance.
What university partnerships exist?
Strategic alliances with Universidad Austral, UCEMA, Di Tella, UCA, San Andrés, CEMIC, and Universidad de Belgrano. Guidance for international university applications is also provided.
Is there a bus service?
The school does not offer a transport service. Families must arrange transport directly with an external provider.
What is the school's approach to emotional wellbeing?
Commitment to emotional well-being includes personalised monitoring of academic and social development, with weekly reflection spaces to build a respectful community and healthy learning environment.
