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The Village School

United States, Houston

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees $21,195 - 39,698
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1966
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French, Mandarin, Russian, Arabic, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Private day and boarding school in Houston's Energy Corridor serving ages 2–18. The Village School offers IB Diploma Programme, AP, the American Curriculum, and a bespoke option. The IB for ages 14–18 covers six subjects (usually three HL and three SL) with Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service; language study is integrated and assessment combines external exams with school tasks. Founded in 1966, the school serves an international community and is part of Nord Anglia Education. The 28-acre campus spans 200,000 square feet of facilities, including a state‑of‑the‑art athletic center and natatorium, a makerspace, a STEAM Wing, an amphitheater, and a Black Box Theater, plus a dormitory with 24/7 security. Tech is integrated with MacBooks and iPads. Extracurriculars include Juilliard master classes, the Juilliard Summer Vocal Program, and a Winter Fine Arts Festival. The Class of 2022 was accepted to many top colleges, and the IB pass rate was 100%.

2005 Gentryside Dr, Houston, TX 77077, United States

The Essentials

The Village School has 1,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location

The Village School is located at 13051 Whittington Drive, Houston, TX 77077, United States. The campus spans more than 28 acres in West Houston's energy corridor. The Village School is part of Nord Anglia Education. The Village School is an international community with a vibrant multi-cultural student body from 2 to 18 years old.

Stages

Early Childhood (Ages 2–4); Elementary School (Ages 5–10); Middle School (Ages 11–13); High School (Ages 14–18).

Type

Private day and boarding school.

Country affiliation

United States

School day structure

Open 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday. After-school care and activities are available through the ACE program.

Bus service

Bus service is available to families in Cinco Ranch, Eldridge, Parkway, Royal Oaks/Westpark/Bellaire/West University Place, and Sugar Land. Bus pickup is generally 7:00–7:15 am and drop-off is 4:00–4:15 pm. Service can be round trip or one-way; routes and stops are provided in a Village Bus Routes document. Fees apply per semester.

Fees

Annual tuition at The Village School ranges from USD 21,195 to USD 39,698 for 2026/27.

Application & enrollment fees
- Enrollment fee: USD 500, charged at enrollment. A deposit of USD 2,500 is required and is applied toward the student's tuition. Visa-processing fee: USD 1,500 (charged only when the school obtains an I-20 for an F-1 visa).

Day-student tuition (2026–2027) — annual, per-semester and 10-month plan examples
- Pre-K2: Annual USD 21,945 — Per semester (approx.) USD 10,973 — 10-month plan (approx. monthly) USD 2,195.
- Pre-K3: Annual USD 24,819 — Per semester (approx.) USD 12,410 — 10-month plan (approx. monthly) USD 2,482.
- Pre-K4: Annual USD 27,849 — Per semester (approx.) USD 13,925 — 10-month plan (approx. monthly) USD 2,785.
- Kindergarten – Grade 4: Annual USD 30,108 — Per semester (approx.) USD 15,054 — 10-month plan (approx. monthly) USD 3,011.
- Grade 5: Annual USD 33,020 — Per semester (approx.) USD 16,510 — 10-month plan (approx. monthly) USD 3,302.
- Grades 6–8: Annual USD 33,689 — Per semester (approx.) USD 16,845 — 10-month plan (approx. monthly) USD 3,369.
- Grades 9–12: Annual USD 35,373 — Per semester (approx.) USD 17,687 — 10-month plan (approx. monthly) USD 3,537. High-school students (Grades 9–12) are required to purchase books in addition to tuition.

(Note: the school operates on a two-semester academic calendar; per-semester figures above are the annual tuition divided by two. The 10-month figures are the annual tuition divided by ten to reflect the school's offered 10-month payment plan.)

Boarding fees (2026–2027)
- 7-day boarding (full-time on-campus): Annual boarding tuition USD 86,230 + Student Fee USD 7,500 = Total USD 93,730. Boarding inclusions listed: room, board, tuition, meals, health insurance, laundry service, academic and personal advising, full access to athletic facilities, class trip, airport transportation, uniforms, textbooks, Thanksgiving/Spring Break trip, after-school and weekend activities. Some items (specialty program fees, athletic participation fees, graduation fees) are not included.
- 5-day boarding (Sunday evening–Friday dismissal): Annual boarding tuition USD 68,984 + Student Fee USD 7,500 = Total USD 76,484. The 5-day program excludes certain items (uniforms, textbooks, Thanksgiving/Spring Break trip, weekend activities, airport transportation and some specialty fees).

Additional mandatory and commonly charged fees
- Curriculum Enhancement fees (per grade where applicable): Grade 4 USD 570; Grade 5 USD 880; Grade 6 USD 1,190; Grade 7 USD 2,780; Grade 8 USD 2,800; Grade 9 USD 2,630; Grade 10 USD 2,800; Grade 11 USD 2,800; Grade 12 USD 1,900.
- Building fee: USD 1,250. Enrollment fee: USD 500. Technology fee (Grades 1–12): USD 425. Graduation fee (Grade 12 only): USD 1,250. Visa processing (I-20) fee: USD 1,500 (charged only when applicable). High-school textbooks and certain after-school programs, trips, and specialty activities may incur additional charges.
- Uniforms and campus-store items: uniforms are required and available through the specified uniform supplier; PE and spirit wear are sold at the campus store (costs vary by vendor and item). The used-uniform store operates on campus as a separate channel for purchases.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Deposit: USD 2,500 deposit is applied toward tuition at enrollment.
- Payment plans offered: Single Payment Plan; Two-Installment Payment Plan (finance charges apply); 10-Month Payment Plan (finance charges apply). Two-installment payments are approximately one-half of the annual tuition per installment; the 10-month plan spreads the annual tuition across ten monthly payments. Specific finance-charge rates for installment plans are applied to installment options.
- Academic schedule used for term/billing reference: the school publishes a two-semester academic calendar (Semester I and Semester II).
- ACH / automatic debit terms: electronic-check/ACH authorizations permit automatic debits for statement balances; the school may debit the account no later than 15 days following the payment due date and requires 14 days' notice to change or cancel a scheduled ACH payment. Returned or rejected payments may incur return fees and termination of the electronic payment method.

Fee payment methods (accepted forms and instructions)
- Online payment portal (TuitionPay): accepts credit card, debit card and ACH/eCheck payments. ACH/eCheck payments may incur fees charged by the sender's bank.
- Checks: payable to The Village School; mailed or deposited in school lockboxes. Wire transfers: bank and beneficiary details are provided for international wires; wire fees must be paid by the sender. FlyWire is available for international online payments. The school's payment instructions include bank routing and account numbers as well as the FlyWire link for international payments.

Refunds and withdrawal processing
- Withdrawal procedure: an official withdrawal form must be completed to withdraw a student. The school requires time to complete the withdrawal packet (two weeks is indicated as a typical processing window) and will confirm the withdrawal via the parent/guardian listed in the student system. Outstanding fees or unreturned school property may delay the withdrawal process. Returned materials (textbooks, uniforms, athletic gear) must be returned before records are released.
- Tuition refunds: no general, detailed public schedule for tuition refunds on withdrawal is published in the school materials located during this review; withdrawal is processed through the Business Office and billing adjustments (refunds or charges) are handled according to the school's billing procedures. For clarification on tuition refund timing or the deposit's refundability, the school's Business Office handles billing questions (business.office@thevillageschool.com; 281‑496‑7900, option 3).
- Specific refund policies that are published: camp programs — full refund if cancelled prior to the published deadline (example: April 5 for the camp season); after that deadline refunds are normally only for cancellations by the school or for medical reasons with documentation. Sports fees — a NO REFUND policy is stated in the relevant division handbook for sports fees. IB re-grade fees — if a re-grade increases the student's score, a refund for the re-grade charge will be given.

Other notes about fees
- Many optional and program-specific fees exist (after-school programs, specialty trips, athletics participation fees, Global Games/region-event fees, graduation-related costs, and certain course or exam fees). These are charged in addition to base tuition and are listed as separate charges on student billing statements when applicable. Building, technology and student fees are assessed in addition to tuition as noted above.

(For billing, ACH and wire details, and for questions about account statements, the Business Office provides payment instructions, an ACH authorization form, and the school's online payment portal. Contact details and business-office resources are listed for billing inquiries.)
Academics

The Village School teaches IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum

The Village School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in High School for students aged 14–18. Students take six subjects from six groups, typically three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, with the option of an arts course or another subject from the groups. The IB curriculum includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service as its core components. Language study is integrated into the program, with opportunities to take IB language courses as part of the six subjects. The Village School's teachers are trained in delivering the IB Diploma curriculum, and assessment includes external examinations and school-based tasks.

Student Teacher Ratio

7:1

Higher Education Progression

The Village School provides a comprehensive college counseling program with individualized attention for all high school students, with a dedicated college counselor for the duration of their Village experience. Support begins as early as eighth grade, helping students plan and apply to universities, and graduates go on to top universities around the world.

Gifted and Talented

After Class Enrichment (ACE) offers a robust program of after-school activities across athletics, arts and academics, providing outlets for students to express their talents, creativity and ambition and develop as innovators and creative thinkers.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Village School provides a welcoming environment that supports students' social and emotional development through small classes, a close-knit community, and opportunities to engage in social‑impact initiatives and leadership activities within the Nord Anglia Education network.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Village School serves students across Early Childhood to High School within a single campus, with a focus on individualized support through experienced teachers and a global network.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The Village School draws on Nord Anglia Education resources to support its international student body, with language support integrated into its STEAM and core curriculum where applicable.

Mental Wellbeing

The campus features spaces designed to support student wellbeing (e.g., Zen Garden, outdoor patio) and a nurturing boarding environment, with 24/7 security and designed living spaces to foster a sense of belonging.

Safeguarding

The Village School maintains a secure campus with on‑site security and a residential life program that prioritizes student safety and wellbeing across day and boarding students.

Admissions

Admissions

Step 1 Submit an Inquiry: Complete the online inquiry form. We will be in touch within 24 hours. This initiates contact with the admissions team. You will begin the admissions process.

Step 2 Get Connected: Schedule a conversation with the admissions team, meet your enrollment officer, and have your questions answered. Tours are available upon request. Relocating or non-local families can have interviews and meetings online to accommodate circumstances. This connection helps you understand the program and plan next steps.

Step 3 Complete the Application: Enter your details through the online form and begin the process. Submit teacher recommendations, government-issued ID, and report cards or transcripts. Include test scores and immunization records as part of the required documentation.

Step 4 Interview/observations: Observations are required for all Pre-K and Kindergarten applications. Student interviews for higher grades will be scheduled once all other steps are complete. These steps help the school assess readiness and fit.

Step 5 Application Review: We review your application and advise you of the decision. For priority consideration, submit your application and all required documents by January 15. If offered admission, complete enrollment steps by March 25 to secure your spot, space permitting.

Scholarships

Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) vouchers are accepted for eligible families beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. Acceptance of a voucher does not change the admissions process. Families may still apply for additional financial aid through the standard process, and the school cannot assist with the state's TEFA application.

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