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Soundview School

United States, Lynnwood

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees $18,250 - 22,010
Ages 3 - 14 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 9
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Soundview School is an IB World School located in Lynnwood, Washington, serving children from age 3 through 14. The campus delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for Early Childhood through Grade 5 and the Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–8, with inquiry-based units and the PYP Exhibition in Grade 5. The Singapore Math approach supplements the math program, and specialist classes support language development, creativity, and inquiry across disciplines. A Learning Support program helps students who need extra assistance. The on-site forest provides outdoor learning; a Facilities & Forest Fee supports campus upkeep and forest preservation. Outdoor School is offered for Grades 5–8, and daily lunch is provided on campus. Facilities include a library, music room, PE spaces, and Visual Art studios. Spanish starts in Grade 1. Service learning is integral, with community partnerships and weekly school-wide service activities.

Soundview School, 6515 196th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA

The Essentials

Soundview School has typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English.

Location
6515 196th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, United States. The campus sits in Lynnwood, Snohomish County. It is accessible by local roads.

Stages
Early Years Program (Preschool–Jr Kindergarten); Primary Years Program (Kindergarten–Grade 5); Middle Years Program (Grade 6–8); Skills Collaborative (middle school) as a fee-based program.

Additional learning support
Learning Support includes individualized Student Support Plans for students with documented academic or health needs. It offers small-group reading and math support in the Primary Years Program, optional one-on-one sessions (fee-based), and Skills Collaborative for middle school (fee-based).

Country affiliation
United States

School day structure
The Daily Schedule is published in the Parent Portal.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a dress code. Sneakers are required for physical education days for grades K-8. Clothing must be appropriate for school; items depicting illegal substances or inappropriate content are not allowed. Children in Early Childhood and Elementary divisions must have a labeled change of clothes kept at school for the year.

Food Options
Students bring a packed lunch to school and healthy snacks; lunch bags must be labeled. Microwaves, stoves, and refrigerators are not available for student use. A school lunch provided by a local vendor is available. Food and drink are not permitted on the playground during recess.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Trustees and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Fees

Annual tuition at Soundview School ranges from USD 18,250 to USD 22,010 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- Application fee: USD 60.00 per applicant (fee waiver options may be available).

Tuition fees by year group (annual) and per-payment amounts

- Early Childhood (Preschool through Jr. Kindergarten): USD 18,250.00 per year.
- One payment: USD 18,250.00.
- Three payments: USD 6,083.33 each (annual divided by 3; amounts shown rounded to cents).
- Eleven payments: USD 1,659.09 each (annual divided by 11; amounts shown rounded to cents).


- Primary Years (Kindergarten through Grade 5): USD 20,980.00 per year.
- One payment: USD 20,980.00.
- Three payments: USD 6,993.33 each.
- Eleven payments: USD 1,907.27 each.


- Middle School (Grades 6 through 8): USD 22,010.00 per year.
- One payment: USD 22,010.00.
- Three payments: USD 7,336.67 each.
- Eleven payments: USD 2,000.91 each.


- Skills Collaborative (Grades 6 through 8): USD 9,795.00 (program fee).
- One payment: USD 9,795.00.
- Three payments: USD 3,265.00 each.
- Eleven payments: USD 890.45 each.


- Facilities & Forest Fee (all grade levels): USD 800.00 per year (separate associated fee).
- If included on an installment plan, this fee would divide accordingly (e.g., USD 266.67 on a 3-pay plan; USD 72.73 on an 11-pay plan).


(Per-payment figures above are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by the number of payments on the school's listed payment plans; amounts are rounded to the nearest cent.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment plans available: one payment (annual), three payments, or eleven payments. All payment plans normally begin in July; start dates may be modified for families who enroll after July. Accounts are managed through Blackbaud Tuition Management.

- Tuition deposits: a tuition deposit is required to secure enrollment; the deposit amount is equal to one-twelfth (1/12) of the student's tuition and is collected as part of the enrollment process. Tuition deposits are scheduled as a February payment on the school billing cycle.

- Automatic payments and invoicing: families may set up automatic deductions or receive invoices through the Blackbaud system. Invoiced families who pay by check or money order must mail payments by the invoice due date. A one-time fee for the tuition service is assessed at the start of each school year.

- Late/collection fees and delinquency: fees are charged for late payments, failed auto-debits, or NSF checks. Accounts must be satisfied in full (including care or club balances and return of school property) before final report cards are released and before official records are transferred. Families may be liable for reasonable collection costs if tuition and fees remain unpaid.

Enrollment deposit and acceptance

- Families secure an offered space by completing the Enrollment Agreement and paying the nonrefundable enrollment deposit equal to 1/12 of tuition. The enrollment deposit is nonrefundable. Examples of the 1/12 deposit (rounded to cents):
- Early Childhood (USD 18,250): USD 1,520.83.
- Primary Years (USD 20,980): USD 1,748.33.
- Middle School (USD 22,010): USD 1,834.17.
- Skills Collaborative (USD 9,795): USD 816.25.


Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Soundview serves Preschool through Grade 8 as a day school (no boarding program).

Other costs and optional fees

- Facilities & Forest Fee: USD 800.00 per year (listed as an associated fee for all grade levels).

- Band instrument (Grades 5–8): approximately USD 350.00 per year for instrument rental (or families may supply a required instrument).

- Chromebook / laptop (Grades 6–8): a one-time family expense of approximately USD 350.00 for a device (families provide the required device).

- Before & After Care (auxiliary care): before-care and after-care programs are available and are billed separately; representative starting rates shown are: Before Care from USD 400.00 and After Care from USD 525.00 (programs vary by grade and registration).

- After-school clubs: fees vary by program. Representative club fees include: Soccer Shots from USD 250.00, Baseball Fundamentals from USD 350.00, Art Club from USD 250.00, Dungeons & Dragons from USD 375.00, Advanced Music Production from USD 675.00, Orchestra USD 500.00, Homework Club from approximately USD 550.00, Yearbook Club USD 400.00. Clubs are billed separately and require registration.

- Summer camps: program fees vary (examples: Early Years camp from approximately USD 900.00; Tween Adventure camp from approximately USD 550.00). For certain partner camp passes, unused passes are refunded automatically at the end of the summer. Lunch, snacks, and hours are typically included for listed camps.

- Spiritwear and school merchandise: school-branded apparel and items are available for purchase in the spirit store; sample prices include hoodies (USD 27.00–29.00), T-shirts (USD 15.00–25.00), and tote bags (USD 20.00). Spiritwear purchases are separate from tuition.

Refund information (where applicable)

- Enrollment deposit: the enrollment deposit (1/12 of tuition) is nonrefundable once paid to secure a space.

- Summer camp passes and certain camp products: unused camp passes with the partner camp provider are refunded automatically at the end of summer. Individual program refund terms may vary by program and are applied according to the program's stated policy.

Fee payment options and practical details

- Billing and payment platform: tuition and payment plans are administered through Blackbaud Tuition Management. Families' accounts are set up on the selected payment plan when the Enrollment Agreement is processed. Payment plans normally begin in July; adjustments are made for late enrollments.

- Accepted payment methods: payments may be made from a checking account (automatic deduction) or by credit card. Credit card payments incur a convenience fee (card payments typically assessed a 2.5% convenience fee). Invoiced families may mail a check or money order by the statement due date. A one-time service fee is charged for the tuition service at the start of each school year. Fees apply for late payments, failed debits, or NSF checks.

Contact for billing questions

- Phone: (425) 778-8572.
- General email: contact@soundview.org.
- For financial aid and Clarity application support: in-app Clarity help and support@clarityapp.com (phone listed by Clarity).
Academics

Soundview School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
The school is a fully authorized International Baccalaureate World School. The Primary Years Program (PYP) runs from Early Childhood through Grade 5, with Early Years covering Early Childhood through Kindergarten and Grade 1–5 comprising the main PYP segment; Grade 5 culminates with the IB PYP Exhibition. The Middle Years Program (MYP) covers Grades 6–8. The IB framework guides inquiry-based learning across units of inquiry, including six units each year in the Primary Years. Singapore Math is used as part of the curriculum, and the IB curriculum is delivered with specialist classes integrated to support inquiry, creativity, and language development. Learning Support is available to assist students as needed.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Soundview integrates social and emotional learning as a core element of its International Baccalaureate program. In the Primary Years Program, the school focuses on building self-awareness, empathy, and collaboration. The IB Learner Profile traits underpin daily practice, including Caring, Open‑Minded, Principled, Risk‑takers, Balanced, Thinkers, Inquirers, Communicators, Reflective, and Knowledgeable. The five Approaches to Learning establish Thinking, Social, Communication, Self‑management, and Research as key skill areas to support emotional and social development. The program emphasizes intellectual curiosity, resilience, and a global perspective to prepare students to become compassionate, ethical leaders.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support at Soundview offers a neuro‑affirming environment that values diversity and student strengths. The school develops individualized Student Support Plans for students with documented academic or health needs. Support options include preferential seating, extra time on assessments, modification of writing standards, and ongoing collaboration with tutors or specialists. Emotion regulation coaching, structured breaks, scheduled check‑ins, and social skills groups with the counselor are available. In the Primary Years Program, small‑group literacy and math support and optional one‑on‑one sessions (fee‑based) are offered; in the Middle Years Program, Skills Collaborative provides explicit executive functioning support.

Mental Wellbeing
Balanced is a core IB trait that emphasizes balancing intellectual, physical, and emotional well‑being for oneself and others. The IB framework also emphasizes emotional character and resilience as integral to daily practice. The Approaches to Learning include Self‑management, which supports mental well‑being through organization, goal setting, and reflection. The IB traits, such as Caring and Open‑mindedness, contribute to a supportive, emotionally healthy environment. Soundview's IB‑based approach fosters curiosity, collaboration, and reflection to build students' mental well‑being.

Safeguarding
Soundview has Health, Safety, Security Policies and Procedures that guide emergencies and daily safety. Emergency Preparedness is part of safeguarding, with procedures for illness and medical emergencies. The policies cover illness, communicable diseases, emergency medical treatment, immunization, and allergies. Discrimination and Harassment Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics, promoting a safe environment. The School Handbook includes a Child Abuse & Neglect policy and a discipline framework that emphasizes ethical, rigorous, and compassionate conduct and resolution over punishment.
Parent Experience

Community
Soundview School is the only International Baccalaureate World School serving preschool through grade 8 in Snohomish County. It fosters international-mindedness, creativity, and a love for knowledge within a diverse and supportive community. Spanish begins in Grade 1 and continues through middle school. The Soundview Parent and Guardian Association (SPGA) is an extension of Soundview, operating with a school-provided budget and focusing on supporting staff and students and building community through events, education nights, and volunteer opportunities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parent/Guardian Association (SPGA). The SPGA is an extension of Soundview, operating with a school-provided budget and focusing on supporting staff and students and building community through events, education nights, and volunteer opportunities. It provides pathways for every parent and guardian to get involved at a level that fits their time and talents. The SPGA coordinates events such as BOOLING! and the Annual Campaign, and supports monthly Community Coffees and ParentEd Talks. Contact is spga@soundview.org.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Soundview School is located at 6515 196th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036. The campus includes a forested on-site area that supports outdoor learning. A Facilities & Forest Fee of $800 applies to all grade levels to fund major campus upkeep, HVAC systems, roof repairs, and forest preservation. Outdoor School is offered for grades 5–8, and daily lunch is provided on campus by Green Sprouts Foods. The campus supports student life with before- and after-care, clubs, and summer camps.

Academic Facilities
Soundview houses a library, music room, and spaces for physical education and visual arts, all integrated with the IB program. The library is a vibrant hub for inquiry, literacy, and research, and all students visit weekly. Music classes introduce brass or woodwind instruments in Grade 5 and continue through middle school. Physical Education begins in Kindergarten and continues through middle school. Spanish begins in Grade 1 and meets twice weekly, increasing to three times per week in middle school. Visual Art is offered as part of the Specialist program. Outdoor School is part of the academic program. Soundview is a fully authorized International Baccalaureate World School.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Clubs: A wide variety of after-school clubs for Grades 1–8 are offered Monday through Friday, including Soccer Shots, Baseball Fundamentals, Art Club, Dungeons & Dragons, Yearbook Club, and Orchestra. Summer Camps: Summer Camp programs are available for Early Childhood–Kindergarten and for Grades 6–8; Steve & Kate's Camp operates on campus with activities such as stop-motion animation, sewing, coding, maker crafts, baking, and sports.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is a fully authorized International Baccalaureate World School serving preschool through Grade 8. The Primary Years Program focuses on social and emotional skills, self-awareness, empathy, collaboration, and inquiry-based learning. The Middle Years Program for Grades 6–8 deepens understanding of academic disciplines and applies interdisciplinary thinking to real-world contexts. The IB Learner Profile outlines ten traits, such as Caring, Open‑Minded, Principled, and Thinkers, which guide student development.

Arts & Creative
Music and Physical Education begin in Kindergarten, with Music increasing in frequency and brass/woodwind instruments starting in Grade 5 for band in middle school. Spanish and Visual Art begin in Grade 1 and meet two times per week, rising to three times per week in middle school. Visual Art explores a variety of media and connects to global cultures, while student artwork is produced and displayed. The library supports inquiry and literacy as part of the IB framework.

Cultural & Language
Spanish begins in Grade 1 and meets two times per week, rising to three times per week in middle school. The Spanish program uses immersive, interactive language activities to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The IB framework emphasizes multilingual communication, and the Learner Profile notes that Communicators express themselves in more than one language. Cross-disciplinary connections in language learning connect to global cultures.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs are offered for Grades 1–8, Monday through Friday, and are professionally structured and supervised. Examples include Soccer Shots (Early Childhood and Kindergarten programs), Art Club, M&M Board Game Club, Dungeons & Dragons, and Orchestra, with schedules varying by grade. All care, clubs, and camps follow Soundview policies and expectations. Summer camps on campus expand after-school activities, including Steve & Kate's Camp.

Community & Service
Service Learning is an integral part of the Soundview and IB experience. Students apply their learning by taking action and demonstrating a commitment to service with and for the community, reflecting on impact. The program partners with local organizations (e.g., Operation Sack Lunch, SilverKite, Friends of North Creek Forest, Page Ahead, Brighton Court), and Learning Buddies connect different classes monthly. There is a dedicated time each Friday for a school-wide service activity.

Leadership & Professional
A Student Ambassador is a student leader who represents Soundview, demonstrating kindness, leadership, teamwork, and professionalism. Ambassadors help with school events, new student orientation, tours, admissions activities, and welcoming visitors, and they are described as ethical, rigorous, and compassionate. Students can apply, obtain recommendations, and participate in ambassador training, reflecting leadership development and preparation for high school.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Formal Physical Education begins in Kindergarten and continues through middle school. Outdoor School is an essential IB extension for Grade 5 and middle school, emphasizing inquiry-based learning in natural settings and developing collaboration, self-management, and resilience. The IB Approaches to Learning identify Thinking, Social, Communication, Self-management, and Research as key skills that support well-being and lifelong learning.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish is taught as a formal language program, with instruction in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The program uses real-world contexts and cross-disciplinary connections to develop language skills and cultural awareness. A dedicated language lab supports language learning and provides a centralized space for Spanish instruction.

Immersion Programs
Spanish language classes are immersive and interactive, with speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities. The program uses real-world contexts and cross-disciplinary connections to build communication skills and cultural empathy. Spanish classes have a dedicated language lab and a centralized home in the former library space to support a more immersive language learning experience.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Get to know us. The Director of Enrollment Management, Jill Schaller, meets with prospective families by appointment. A tour can be scheduled to visit Soundview School. This initial meeting introduces families to Soundview's programs and helps assess fit with the school's community.

Step 2: Begin your application. Create an application account or log in to Finalsite Enrollment to start the admissions process. Submit the application form and the $60 application fee (or request a fee waiver). If applying for financial aid, create a Clarity account and begin the Clarity application.

Step 3: Complete the application checklist. After submission, a checklist appears with items to complete: Parent/Guardian Statement; Teacher evaluations; School Administrator Form; Transcripts/Report cards (Grades 1–8); Student visit; Parent/guardian interview.

Step 4: Acceptance and enrollment. Admission offers are issued on March 20, 2026. Families must secure space by March 27, 2026 by completing the Enrollment Agreement and paying the nonrefundable enrollment deposit (1/12 of tuition).

Step 5: Get connected. Once enrolled, new families are invited to spring and summer events to build connections and prepare for the upcoming school year.

Key Admission Dates & Upcoming Events: Sibling applications due December 5, 2025; Financial aid for current families due December 15, 2025; Prospective Family Coffee January 14, 2026; All other applications due January 30, 2026; Admission Applications Due January 30, 2026; Financial Aid Applications Due February 13, 2026; PS-Kindergarten Visit Day February 28, 2026; Admission Decisions Released March 20, 2026; Admission Response Deadline March 27, 2026.

Scholarships
The financial aid program is designed to make Soundview education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. Soundview uses a third party, Clarity Financial Aid, to determine a family's level of financial need based on the information shared in the application, including assets, income, expenses, and debts. Financial aid is available for primary years and middle school students. Financial aid application deadlines are December 15, 2025 for returning families and February 13, 2026 for prospective families. To get started, create a Clarity account and complete the Clarity application, pay the $60 application fee, and return to the dashboard to upload required documentation (such as pay stubs and business-owner documents) to determine a family's ability to contribute toward educational expenses. If a family qualifies for aid, an award is determined by the Financial Aid Committee and will be communicated with decision letters.
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