At the British International School of Washington your school fees ensure your child will receive the best international education in a challenging and engaging learning environment. They won't just love coming to school, they'll be ready to take on the challenges ahead at university and in their career.
| Year Group | Annual Tuition |
| Two Year Old Part Time | $15,975 |
| Two Year Old Full Time | $27,462 |
| Nursery & Reception | $30,233 |
| Year 1–2 | $32,481 |
| Year 3–6 | $33,200 |
| Year 7–9 | $36,685 |
| Year 10–11 | $38,060 |
| Year 12–13 | $38,871 |
Mid-year enrollment for 2022–23 will pay pro-rated tuition based on our 2022–23 tuition schedule. Please contact admissions for more details.
Items covered by BISW Tuition Fees:
- Teaching: Classroom instruction, supervision, and in-school workshops
- Lunch meal plan: an entree, two sides, a dessert, and a drink
- Assessment costs (e.g., IB Diploma examinations, IGCSEs, or Cognitive Ability Test)
- Supplies and resources: Exercise books; the loan of textbooks, supplies, educational materials, and documentation; 1-1 access to iPads for Years 3–6 in-school and 1-1 tablet or laptop access in-school for Years 7–13; subscriptions and educational memberships; the yearbook; PE T-shirts/shorts; and school photos
- Trips: Whole-year overnight local field trips in September (Years 7–11) and 10-day international service trip (Year 12); single event/day field trips, additional activities (e.g., swimming), and school-run after-school activities
Registration and Enrollment Fees
- Application fee of $165: a non-refundable fee
- Enrollment deposit of $2,000: an advanced tuition payment, due each year when enrolling to officially secure a place; the amount of this advance payment is subtracted from later payment of tuition fees
- New student fee of $2,500: a one-off payment used to contribute to capital enhancements within the school; this fee is non-refundable and is in addition to the tuition schedule (due at the first year, only)
- Refundable security deposit of $1,000: a fee to cover any loss or damage (due at the first year, only)
Additional Fees
Potential Obligated Supplementary Fees
- 1-1 Learning Support, exceeding 3 hours per week of provision: $30 per hour
Required Supplementary Costs
- School uniform
Optional Supplementary Costs
- Additional overnight/multi-day field trips (e.g., MIT visit, Juilliard camps, Global Games, Primary Camps, World Scholars Cup, ski trip, or overnight sports tournaments), on a trip-by-trip basis
- IB and IGCSE retakes, SAT, SAT II Subject Tests, ACT, or other non-compulsory assessments
- School bus transportation
- Childcare (after-school and vacation programs)
- Externally run clubs, individual music lessons, other language courses, or individual private tutoring
