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  • Authentically International

    "International" is more than a label here. It is at the very core of everything we do and how we do it.

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  • Transferable Curriculum

    A curriculum handpicked for its international focus and global recognition, culminating in the IB Program.

    Students at the British International School of Washington

  • Inspiring Each Other

    Our students will embrace your child with open arms. Our students inspire each other to succeed.

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  • Dedicated and Inspiring

    Our teachers are recruited for their ability to nurture lifelong learners and inspire excellence.

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  • Your New Community

    We welcome you to our inclusive community. From day one you and your child will feel at home with us.

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  • Every Day is Different

    Your child will experience something new every day. Find out what's happening and connect with each other.

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  • Ask Anything

    Speaking directly with us is the best way to get your questions answered quickly. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Term Dates

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Our families love the structure of our school calendar, unique in Washington. Our three, long terms – each with a mid-term break – provide more opportunities for off-peak travel, and our shorter summer breaks help students get back to the classroom sooner.

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Academic Calendar 2018-2019

Autumn Term Notes
August 21, 2018 Student Personal Success Plan Meetings - No Classes
August 22, 2018 First Day of Classes
September 3, 2018 Labor Day Holiday - No Classes
October 8-12, 2018 Half-Term Break - No Classes
November 1, 2018 Learning Review Day - No Classes
November 21-23, 2018 Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes
December 21, 2018 Last Day of Term - Regular Class Schedule
December 24 - January 7, 2019 Term Break - No Classes
Winter Term Notes
January 8, 2019 First Day of Classes
January 21, 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - No Classes
February 18-22, 2019 Half-Term Break - No Classes
February 27, 2019 Learning Review Day - No Classes
April 5, 2019 Last Day of Term - Regular Class Schedule
April 8-19 Term Break - No Classes
Spring Term Notes
April 22, 2019 First Day of Classes
May 27-31, 2019 Half-Term Break - No Classes
June 28, 2019 Last Day of Classes - Regular Class Schedule
July 1, 2019 Summer Holiday Begins

Academic Calendar 2019-2020

Autumn Term Notes
August 27, 2019 Student Personal Success Plan Meetings - No Classes
August 28, 2019 First Day of Classes
September 2, 2019 Labor Day Holiday - No Classes
October 14-18, 2019 Half-Term Break - No Classes
November 1, 2019 Learning Review Day - No Classes
November 27-29, 2019 Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes
December 22, 2019 Last Day of Term - Regular Class Schedule
December 23, 2018 - January 6, 2020 Term Break - No Classes
Winter Term Notes
January 7, 2020 First Day of Classes
January 20, 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - No Classes
February 17-21, 2020 Half Term Break - No Classes
February 27, 2020 Learning Review Day - No Classes
April 3, 2020 Last Day of Term - Regular Class Schedule 
April 6-17, 2020 Term Break - No Classes
Spring Term Notes
April 20, 2020 First Day of Classes
May 25-29, 2020 Half Term Break - No Classes
July 2, 2020 Last Day of Term - Regular Class Schedule
July 3, 2020 Summer Holiday Begins

 

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