Washington International School - Tregaron Campus

Two campuses in Northwest Washington, DC: the Primary School Campus (Preschool to Grade 5) at 1690 36th Street NW, Washington, DC 20007; and the Tregaron Campus (Grades 6–12) at 3100 Macomb Street NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Primary School Campus (Preschool–Grade 5). Middle and Upper Schools (Grades 6–12).

not-for-profit independent day school

Language support in English, French, and Spanish for Grades 1–5; Learning Specialists provide strategies to address identified learning needs; After-School Supervised Study and Tutoring available for Middle and Upper Schools; Counselors provide short-term counseling and psycho-education; University Counselors provide additional support for Upper School.

United States

Primary School follows a 10-day rotating schedule; arrivals typically 8:00–8:15 a.m. with classes from 8:20 a.m. to about 3:00–3:30 p.m. Middle and Upper Schools follow an eight-day rotating schedule with five periods per day; arrivals 8:00–8:10 a.m., classes begin 8:15 a.m., with dismissal around 2:50 p.m. (Grades 6–10) or 3:45 p.m. (Grades 11–12).

WIS offers two bus options: an inter-campus shuttle between the Primary School Campus and the Middle/Upper Campus (Tregaron), and a bus service between Capitol Hill/Eastern Market and the WIS campuses. Bus services are available to children five years and older, with registration by semester or full year.

Application fee

- New-student application fee: USD 75. A reduced application fee of USD 25 is available to families applying for financial aid. Applications and application fees are due by the published admissions deadline.

Annual tuition (by year group)

- Preschool (annual): USD 34,315.
- Pre‑Kindergarten (annual): USD 43,685.
- Kindergarten (annual): USD 47,430.
- Grades 1–5 (annual): USD 49,930.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8) (annual): USD 55,780.
- Upper School (Grades 9–12) (annual): USD 56,820.

(Annual tuition covers school lunches, textbooks, most local field trips, retreats, outdoor education fees, laboratory and other science fees, tickets to school productions, a yearbook, student photographs and ID cards, workbooks, and classroom materials.)

One-time and additional mandatory charges

- International Baccalaureate (IB) service and examination fee for Grade 12 students: average approximately USD 1,100 (actual IB exam charges vary by student program).
- Capital Levy (one-time, for newly enrolled students): USD 2,500 for newly enrolled Primary School students; USD 5,000 for newly enrolled Middle/Upper School students.
- Incidental expenses (charged as billed) may include replacement of lost library books, recommended tutoring, and similar items.

Optional or program-specific costs

- 1:1 device program: Chromebooks provided for Grades 6–8. Upper School (Grades 9–12) students are required to bring a daily Internet-enabled device (laptops strongly suggested); families on financial aid may request assistance for device purchase. Costs for devices or outside tutors (for independent language study) are the family's responsibility.
- Optional extra trips and special events (camping, long-distance class trips, ski trips, optional performances, etc.) are not covered by tuition; costs vary and are billed prior to the event.

Transport and extended-care fees (examples and billing cadence where specified)

- Intercampus shuttle annual cost: USD 600 one‑way or USD 1,200 round‑trip. Registration is completed by term (Primary School) and by semester (Middle/Upper School); fees assume daily attendance and can be prorated for fewer than five days weekly (not prorated below a per‑term basis).
- Eastern Market bus annual cost: USD 2,400 one‑way or USD 4,800 round‑trip.
- Primary School Early Arrival and Extended Day Care (registration completed by term): example term rates shown as follows (assume daily attendance; prorating rules apply per term):
- Early Arrival / Extended Day Care — Example schedule and term rates:
- Option A: Fall Term USD 1,900; Winter Term USD 1,125; Spring Term USD 1,125; Drop‑in USD 50/day.
- Option B (alternative rate shown): Fall Term USD 2,500; Winter Term USD 1,485; Spring Term USD 1,600; Drop‑in USD 50/day.
- Middle School After School Supervision (Grades 6–8), registration completed by semester: USD 2,380 for Semester One and USD 2,380 for Semester Two; drop‑in rate USD 50/day. Late pick‑up after 6:00 PM incurs USD 30 per quarter‑hour.
- Vacation camp fees (Primary School winter/spring breaks) are typically approximately USD 650 per week (USD 130/day); optional extended care available for additional per‑day fees.

Voluntary and community fees

- Washington International School Parent Association (WISPA) voluntary fee: USD 85. This fee appears on the initial bill; families may decline by notifying Student Accounts by the published deadline.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Families choose one of these payment plans when submitting an enrollment contract (payment collection is managed through the FACTS Tuition Management platform; all families must set up a FACTS account):
- Plan A — One full payment: 100% of tuition (minus the enrollment deposit credit) due on or before June 19, 2026. A 1% tuition discount applies when full payment is received by that date (this tuition discount does not apply to families on financial aid and does not apply to other fees).
- Plan B — Two payments: 60% of tuition (minus the enrollment deposit credit) due on or before June 19, 2026; remaining 40% (minus the enrollment deposit credit) due on or before December 1, 2026.
- Plan C — Ten monthly installments: Ten equal monthly payments (each 10% of tuition and fees) due monthly from May 15, 2026 through February 15, 2027. The enrollment deposit is credited toward the last installment. A processing surcharge of USD 200 is charged with the first installment.
- The full terms and conditions of payment are set out in the enrollment contract; enrollment contracts become fully binding on the date specified in the admissions/enrollment materials. Contact information for Student Billing is provided on billing materials.

Payment methods and processing

- Tuition payments are processed through FACTS Tuition Management; every family is required to create a FACTS account for billing and payments. Payment for optional services and charitable contributions may also be accepted by credit card. Specific payment method options available in FACTS (ACH/Bank transfer, credit card, and other methods supported by the FACTS platform) are managed through the FACTS account.

Boarding

- Washington International School operates as an independent day school; boarding is not offered.

Uniform and dress costs

- There is no general school uniform requirement; some school traditions or event‑specific dress expectations exist (for example, senior class dress traditions on certain days). Families should plan for occasional event‑specific wardrobe items but a general uniform purchase is not required.

Refunds and tuition‑protection options

- The School uses an optional Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) to protect the family's tuition obligation in the event of a covered withdrawal, dismissal, or extended medical absence. The student's financial obligation to the School remains for full annual tuition as stated in the enrollment contract; the TRP, if purchased, provides insurance benefits payable to the School under the policy's terms for covered reasons. Typical TRP benefit examples include payment of a percentage of unused insured fees for medical withdrawals, non‑medical withdrawals after a required minimum attendance period, and dismissals; specific benefit percentages, exclusions, coverage effective dates, enrollment deadlines, and claim procedures are set out in the TRP policy and enrollment materials. The TRP premium cost and enrollment instructions are provided with enrollment materials; written election of the plan and premium payment are required by the plan's stated deadlines.

Other notes on charges and how amounts are billed

- Many ancillary programs and services (optional trips, camps, device purchases, outside tutor fees for independent language study, certain long‑distance trips, and some special events) are billed separately and may require advance payment prior to participation. Capital Levy and other one‑time charges for newly enrolled students are billed at enrollment. Some recurring services (bus service, early arrival/extended day care, after‑school supervision) are registered and billed by term or semester as specified. Late pick‑up and drop‑in fees apply at published rates.

Contact for billing questions

- The Student Billing office contact number is provided in billing materials for account questions and clarifications. Tuition and payment enrollment is managed through the FACTS platform.