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West Sound Academy

United States, Poulsbo

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Wellbeing and Support

How students are nurtured, understood, and kept safe

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Middle School program weaves self-management and social-emotional awareness throughout the curriculum. Upper School emphasizes social and emotional growth alongside intellectual development, encouraging the whole person to flourish. The IB Diploma Programme emphasizes social-emotional balance and well-being, with Health and Wellness offered as a course. Students participate in a range of clubs and activities—such as peer tutoring and student leadership—that foster social development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

A Learning Support Specialist is part of the staff. The student population includes neurodiversity, and the community emphasizes inclusion and a welcoming environment for the whole student.

Mental Wellbeing

Health and Wellness is offered as part of the Upper School curriculum. The IB core emphasizes social-emotional balance and well-being as students develop through inquiry and collaboration.

Safeguarding

The admissions policy states non-discrimination and equal access for all applicants. The school emphasizes inclusion and a welcoming environment for the whole student. International students have access to health-insurance guidance and related support as part of the program.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 100
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No

West Sound Academy is an independent private school in Poulsbo, Washington, United States, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). The school serves students in grades 6 through 12 and operates as an IB World School. The campus is located at 16571 Creative Drive NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370. With a focus on the IB DP, the school provides a continuous program for middle and high school students within the United States. This arrangement supports a consistent IB experience as students progress from early adolescence to late adolescence within the same IB framework. As an independent school, West Sound Academy emphasizes its IB curriculum within a U.S. educational setting. Prospective families seeking an internationally oriented preparation for secondary education will find the DP central to the school's offerings. The campus environment supports collaboration, guided inquiry, and global citizenship as part of West Sound Academy's commitment to preparing students for education paths.

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