British School of Washington

The British School of Washington (BSW) is a distinguished independent international school located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1998, BSW provides a British-style education to students from nursery through Year 13 (ages 3 to 18). The school follows the English National Curriculum enhanced with international perspectives, and offers IGCSE and A-Level qualifications in the senior years. BSW attracts families from the diplomatic community, international organizations, and local families seeking a rigorous British education.

The school prides itself on small class sizes, typically averaging 16 students per class, which allows for personalized attention and strong pastoral care. The curriculum emphasizes academic excellence alongside character development, with a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking from the earliest years. Students in the senior school choose from a wide range of IGCSE and A-Level subjects, with consistently strong examination results that enable graduates to gain admission to leading universities in the United Kingdom, United States, and around the world.

BSW occupies a beautiful historic campus in Georgetown with purpose-built learning spaces, including science laboratories, art studios, a music room, a library, and outdoor play areas. The school fosters a warm, inclusive community and celebrates British traditions such as house competitions, assemblies, and charity events while embracing the cultural diversity of its student body, which represents over 50 nationalities.