The Awty International School vs The Village School

	T The Awty International School Houston, United States	T The Village School Houston, United States
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year $34,145 - 44,880	Fees / year $21,195 - 39,698
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), French Curriculum, American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,754	Pupils 1,500
Typical class size	Typical class size 8	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1956	Opened 1966
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 7455 Awty School Lane, Houston, Texas 77055, USA. The school is located in Houston, Texas.	Location The Village School is located at 13051 Whittington Drive, Houston, TX 77077, United States. The campus spans more than 28 acres in West Houston's energy corridor. The Village School is part of Nord Anglia Education. The Village School is an international community with a vibrant multi-cultural student body from 2 to 18 years old.
Stages	Stages Early Learning Campus: PK3–1st/CP; Lower School: 2nd/CE1–5th/CM2; Middle School: 6th/6ème–8th/4ème; Upper School: 9th/3ème–12th/Tle.	Stages Early Childhood (Ages 2–4); Elementary School (Ages 5–10); Middle School (Ages 11–13); High School (Ages 14–18).
School type	School type Independent international school	School type Private day and boarding school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix More than 1,800 students from more than 50 countries. The nationalities are 40% American, 30% French, with the remaining 30% representing over 50 other nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning differences are acknowledged under the International Baccalaureate framework. The school is independent and international; accommodations may include extra time for tests and examinations and the use of assistive devices. The Learning Support Coordinator provides information to coordinate necessary learning support.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France	Country affiliation United States
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school day runs 7:55 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. for Middle and Upper School, 8:00 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. for Lower School, and 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. for Early Learning.	School day structure Open 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday. After-school care and activities are available through the ACE program.
Bus service details	Bus service details Awty contracts with AFC Transportation to provide bus service to and from the school. Buses pick-up and drop-off riders at designated points. Bus fees for 2025-2026 are $3,500 for round-trip ridership and $1,750 for one-way ridership.	Bus service details Bus service is available to families in Cinco Ranch, Eldridge, Parkway, Royal Oaks/Westpark/Bellaire/West University Place, and Sugar Land. Bus pickup is generally 7:00–7:15 am and drop-off is 4:00–4:15 pm. Service can be round trip or one-way; routes and stops are provided in a Village Bus Routes document. Fees apply per semester.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Enrollment Fees - Application fee: USD 200 (one-time, for all new students not previously enrolled within the last three school years). - New Student Fee: USD 1,500 (due at time of enrollment; non-refundable). - Registration fee: USD 250 (assessed at enrollment). - Capital Building Fee: USD 1,250 (assessed at enrollment). Annual Tuition — 2026–2027 academic year (by programme / grade group) - PK3 – PK4: USD 30,180 per year. - Kinder/GS – Grade 1/CP: USD 31,240 per year. - Grades 2 – 5 (CE1 – CM2): USD 31,240 per year. - Grades 6 – 8 (6ème – 4ème): USD 35,050 per year. - Grades 9 – 12 (3ème – Tle): USD 38,070 per year. How tuition may be billed (payment schedules / per-term implications) - One-Payment plan: full annual tuition balance due in a single installment (balance payable by June 1). Families enrolling after June 1 pay one month after enrollment. Under this plan the full annual tuition above is billed as one payment. - Two-Payment plan: the annual tuition balance is split into two equal installments: 50% due June 1 and 50% due October 1. Under this plan each installment equals 50% of the annual tuition amount for the applicable grade group. A 5% finance fee applies to unpaid tuition under the Two-Payment plan; Tuition Insurance is required for families using the Two-Payment plan (cost noted below). - Monthly Installment plan: the annual tuition balance is divided into ten monthly installments payable June 1 through March 1. A 5% finance fee applies to unpaid tuition under the Monthly plan; Tuition Insurance is required for families choosing the Monthly plan (cost noted below). - Payment plan change fee: USD 100 per change of payment plan. - Note: fees (application, registration, capital, grade-level trip or exam fees, book fees, bus, etc.) are invoiced separately and are not covered by the tuition-only payment plans; those fees are billed and collected as invoiced by the Business Office. Tuition insurance and finance charges - Tuition Insurance: available to all families and required for those choosing the Two-Payment or Monthly Installment plans. The stated Tuition Insurance cost is 2.25% of the tuition. - Finance fee: a 5% finance fee is applied to unpaid tuition for families on the Two-Payment and Monthly Installment plans. Additional required and typical fees (per year / per item where shown) - Grade-specific trip, exam, and diploma fees (examples and ranges): - 6th Grade (6ème) Awty Connects Week activities: USD 500. - 7th Grade (5ème) Washington, D.C. class trip: USD 2,950. - 8th Grade (4ème) Big Bend class trip: USD 1,200. - 3ème Brevet exam (average): ~USD 170. - 10th grade / 2nde and 11th grade / 1ère Awty Connects Week experiential trips: ranges USD 250 – USD 6,000 depending on chosen activity. - International Baccalaureate fee (Grades 11 and 12): USD 1,100 (2026–2027). - French Baccalauréat exam/registration fees (1ère / Terminale): ranges shown (e.g., ~USD 260 for 1ère; USD 310–600 for Terminale registration/exam). - Senior fee (Grade 12 / Tle): USD 750. - Book fees (ELC and Lower School) — charged by grade group and include required books and supplies (textbook rental policy noted): - PK3 – PK4: USD 240. - Kinder/GS: USD 355. - Grades 1–5: USD 485. - CP – CM2: USD 405. - Middle and Upper School estimated book ranges (depend on electives): MS (6–8) USD 700–850; US (9–12) USD 750–1,100 (estimates; used-book discounts noted where applicable). - Uniforms: all students in Kinder/GS and above must wear the school uniform; average uniform cost is USD 200–250 (full dress and daily uniform required). - Bus service: contracted bus service is available; annual bus fees for 2026–2027 are USD 3,500 for round-trip and USD 1,750 for one-way (route availability is subject to minimum ridership and routing changes). Awty Plus (after-school / activity programme) fees - Awty Plus example fees per semester (packages and single-day options): Activity Package (five-day) — Fall USD 2,375; Spring USD 2,731. Stay & Study/Play (five-day) — Fall USD 1,733; Spring USD 1,830. Single-day activity or stay & study options are listed at lower per-semester amounts. One-on-one music: USD 45 (half hour) / USD 85 (hour). Late pick-up and other occurrence fees apply. Refund policy for Awty Plus: full refund (less USD 100 administrative fee) if a student withdraws before attending the selected activity; no refunds after the first day of class (Awty Plus policy). Boarding - Boarding is not applicable. The Awty International School is an international day school (PK3–Grade 12); it operates as a day school rather than a boarding school. Refund and withdrawal information (tuition and fees) - Enrollment-time fees (New Student Fee and Registration Fee) are due at the time of enrollment and are non-refundable. - The Student/Parent Handbook states there will be no refund of tuition when withdrawal or dismissal occurs because a student's living arrangements violate the School's residence requirement. The Handbook also states that in a force majeure closure the School is under no obligation to refund any portion of tuition paid. These specific Handbook provisions apply to enforced withdrawal and force majeure circumstances. - Awty Plus program refunds: full refund less USD 100 administrative fee if withdrawn before attending; no refunds after the first day of class. How parents are billed and common payment methods - Billing and payment activity is managed through the school's parent portal and tuition-management systems (the school uses a Blackbaud / MySchoolApp integration for parent access and tuition billing). Families receive invoices from the Business Office and fees are charged to student accounts accordingly. - Typical payment methods used with the Blackbaud / MySchoolApp tuition-management workflow include credit/debit card and ACH/eCheck (payment processors commonly assess a convenience/processing fee for credit-card transactions; ACH/eCheck is typically offered with lower or no processing fee). Specific accepted card types and any convenience fee amount depend on the tuition-management processor and the school's chosen settings. Examples of Blackbaud tuition-management implementations list Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express as accepted cards and note convenience fees on credit-card transactions. Billing terms and collection notes - Fees (application, registration, capital, exam, trip, book, bus, Awty Plus) are invoiced by the Business Office and must be paid as invoiced; payment plans described above apply to tuition only, not to separately invoiced fees. Late or unpaid balances are subject to the school's established collection/finance policies as set out by the Business Office and tuition-management procedures. (End of fees overview.)	Fee details Application & enrollment fees - Enrollment fee: USD 500, charged at enrollment. A deposit of USD 2,500 is required and is applied toward the student's tuition. Visa-processing fee: USD 1,500 (charged only when the school obtains an I-20 for an F-1 visa). Day-student tuition (2026–2027) — annual, per-semester and 10-month plan examples - Pre-K2: Annual USD 21,945 — Per semester (approx.) USD 10,973 — 10-month plan (approx. monthly) USD 2,195. - Pre-K3: Annual USD 24,819 — Per semester (approx.) USD 12,410 — 10-month plan (approx. monthly) USD 2,482. - Pre-K4: Annual USD 27,849 — Per semester (approx.) USD 13,925 — 10-month plan (approx. monthly) USD 2,785. - Kindergarten – Grade 4: Annual USD 30,108 — Per semester (approx.) USD 15,054 — 10-month plan (approx. monthly) USD 3,011. - Grade 5: Annual USD 33,020 — Per semester (approx.) USD 16,510 — 10-month plan (approx. monthly) USD 3,302. - Grades 6–8: Annual USD 33,689 — Per semester (approx.) USD 16,845 — 10-month plan (approx. monthly) USD 3,369. - Grades 9–12: Annual USD 35,373 — Per semester (approx.) USD 17,687 — 10-month plan (approx. monthly) USD 3,537. High-school students (Grades 9–12) are required to purchase books in addition to tuition. (Note: the school operates on a two-semester academic calendar; per-semester figures above are the annual tuition divided by two. The 10-month figures are the annual tuition divided by ten to reflect the school's offered 10-month payment plan.) Boarding fees (2026–2027) - 7-day boarding (full-time on-campus): Annual boarding tuition USD 86,230 + Student Fee USD 7,500 = Total USD 93,730. Boarding inclusions listed: room, board, tuition, meals, health insurance, laundry service, academic and personal advising, full access to athletic facilities, class trip, airport transportation, uniforms, textbooks, Thanksgiving/Spring Break trip, after-school and weekend activities. Some items (specialty program fees, athletic participation fees, graduation fees) are not included. - 5-day boarding (Sunday evening–Friday dismissal): Annual boarding tuition USD 68,984 + Student Fee USD 7,500 = Total USD 76,484. The 5-day program excludes certain items (uniforms, textbooks, Thanksgiving/Spring Break trip, weekend activities, airport transportation and some specialty fees). Additional mandatory and commonly charged fees - Curriculum Enhancement fees (per grade where applicable): Grade 4 USD 570; Grade 5 USD 880; Grade 6 USD 1,190; Grade 7 USD 2,780; Grade 8 USD 2,800; Grade 9 USD 2,630; Grade 10 USD 2,800; Grade 11 USD 2,800; Grade 12 USD 1,900. - Building fee: USD 1,250. Enrollment fee: USD 500. Technology fee (Grades 1–12): USD 425. Graduation fee (Grade 12 only): USD 1,250. Visa processing (I-20) fee: USD 1,500 (charged only when applicable). High-school textbooks and certain after-school programs, trips, and specialty activities may incur additional charges. - Uniforms and campus-store items: uniforms are required and available through the specified uniform supplier; PE and spirit wear are sold at the campus store (costs vary by vendor and item). The used-uniform store operates on campus as a separate channel for purchases. Billing schedule and payment terms - Deposit: USD 2,500 deposit is applied toward tuition at enrollment. - Payment plans offered: Single Payment Plan; Two-Installment Payment Plan (finance charges apply); 10-Month Payment Plan (finance charges apply). Two-installment payments are approximately one-half of the annual tuition per installment; the 10-month plan spreads the annual tuition across ten monthly payments. Specific finance-charge rates for installment plans are applied to installment options. - Academic schedule used for term/billing reference: the school publishes a two-semester academic calendar (Semester I and Semester II). - ACH / automatic debit terms: electronic-check/ACH authorizations permit automatic debits for statement balances; the school may debit the account no later than 15 days following the payment due date and requires 14 days' notice to change or cancel a scheduled ACH payment. Returned or rejected payments may incur return fees and termination of the electronic payment method. Fee payment methods (accepted forms and instructions) - Online payment portal (TuitionPay): accepts credit card, debit card and ACH/eCheck payments. ACH/eCheck payments may incur fees charged by the sender's bank. - Checks: payable to The Village School; mailed or deposited in school lockboxes. Wire transfers: bank and beneficiary details are provided for international wires; wire fees must be paid by the sender. FlyWire is available for international online payments. The school's payment instructions include bank routing and account numbers as well as the FlyWire link for international payments. Refunds and withdrawal processing - Withdrawal procedure: an official withdrawal form must be completed to withdraw a student. The school requires time to complete the withdrawal packet (two weeks is indicated as a typical processing window) and will confirm the withdrawal via the parent/guardian listed in the student system. Outstanding fees or unreturned school property may delay the withdrawal process. Returned materials (textbooks, uniforms, athletic gear) must be returned before records are released. - Tuition refunds: no general, detailed public schedule for tuition refunds on withdrawal is published in the school materials located during this review; withdrawal is processed through the Business Office and billing adjustments (refunds or charges) are handled according to the school's billing procedures. For clarification on tuition refund timing or the deposit's refundability, the school's Business Office handles billing questions (business.office@thevillageschool.com; 281‑496‑7900, option 3). - Specific refund policies that are published: camp programs — full refund if cancelled prior to the published deadline (example: April 5 for the camp season); after that deadline refunds are normally only for cancellations by the school or for medical reasons with documentation. Sports fees — a NO REFUND policy is stated in the relevant division handbook for sports fees. IB re-grade fees — if a re-grade increases the student's score, a refund for the re-grade charge will be given. Other notes about fees - Many optional and program-specific fees exist (after-school programs, specialty trips, athletics participation fees, Global Games/region-event fees, graduation-related costs, and certain course or exam fees). These are charged in addition to base tuition and are listed as separate charges on student billing statements when applicable. Building, technology and student fees are assessed in addition to tuition as noted above. (For billing, ACH and wire details, and for questions about account statements, the Business Office provides payment instructions, an ACH authorization form, and the school's online payment portal. Contact details and business-office resources are listed for billing inquiries.)
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Day school; no boarding facilities.	Boarding arrangements 7-day boarding for full-time on-campus students and 5-day boarding for students with family in the area; The Village dormitory has 24/7 security with surveillance and gated entry.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniforms must be purchased through Dennis Uniforms or the Used Uniform store. A free P.E. uniform (shorts and a T-shirt) is issued to each student during the first week of school; additional uniforms can be purchased at the School Store.	Uniform requirement Uniforms are required for all students and are available online through Risse Brothers. Daily dress includes polo shirts in approved Village colors with the Village logo and khaki or navy bottoms; outerwear must bear the Village logo. Friday Spirit Day allows Village-branded tops, and Middle Schoolers wear their assigned House shirt on Fridays.
Food options	Food options SAGE Dining Services manages the school food service; the daily menu is posted in the myAWTY portal; lunch and snacks are included in tuition; the school maintains a nut-free and peanut-free environment; for students with severe food allergies, Magnus Health documentation and an action plan are required on file at the School Clinic.	Food options Nut-free meals with fresh ingredients and vegetarian options are prepared by SAGE. PK and K students may choose school or home lunch; a monthly menu is available on the Lower School Portal.
House system	House system —	House system The Village School uses a House system; Middle School students wear their assigned House shirt on Fridays.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Independent school governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board hires and oversees the Head of School; the school merged with the French School of Houston in 1984 to form The Awty International School.	Governance and ownership Part of Nord Anglia Education; The Village School is part of the Nord Anglia Education family.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Awty serves PK3–12 with two language programs: the French Accredited Program, which follows the French National Curriculum and culminates in the French Baccalaureate, and the International Program, which leads to the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the United States High School Diploma. Early Learning (PK3–1st/CP) uses French and Spanish immersion to build bilingual foundations. In Lower School, the International Program is taught in English or Spanish, while the French Program follows the French National Curriculum, with Cycle 2 (CP–CE2) leading into Cycle 3 (CM1–6ème); both tracks include daily second language instruction (English for French Accredited Program; French or Spanish for International). The World Language Department offers additional languages (Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, German, Hindi, Japanese, Russian), with courses at different levels and CEFR guiding language learning. In Upper School, graduates earn the American High School Diploma and either the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the French Baccalaureate Diploma; the school emphasizes inquiry-based learning and advisory support as part of university preparation. The program emphasizes multilingualism, with English, French, and Spanish immersion and CEFR guidance across language learning.	Curriculum details The Village School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in High School for students aged 14–18. Students take six subjects from six groups, typically three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, with the option of an arts course or another subject from the groups. The IB curriculum includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service as its core components. Language study is integrated into the program, with opportunities to take IB language courses as part of the six subjects. The Village School's teachers are trained in delivering the IB Diploma curriculum, and assessment includes external examinations and school-based tasks.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 8:1.	Student teacher ratio 7:1
Exam results	Exam results Awty reports pass rates above 90% in both the International Baccalaureate and French Baccalaureate programs.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates matriculate primarily to United States universities; the Class of 2023 US matriculation was 87% with France 6%, Canada 4%, and Other 3%. Notable universities attended by Awty graduates include University of Massachusetts (Boston and Amherst), University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, USC, Notre Dame, Wake Forest, and Washington University in St. Louis, among others. All graduates prepare for either the French Baccalaureate or International Baccalaureate alongside the United States High School Diploma.	Higher education progression The Village School provides a comprehensive college counseling program with individualized attention for all high school students, with a dedicated college counselor for the duration of their Village experience. Support begins as early as eighth grade, helping students plan and apply to universities, and graduates go on to top universities around the world.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Awty supports gifted and talented students through formal honors and societies, including National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Société Honoraire de Français, National Art Honor Society, National Chinese Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and Tri-M Music Honor Society. NHS/NJHS memberships have specific criteria and service components; SHF recognizes top French-language excellence; NAHS and other honor societies support arts, languages, and academics.	Gifted and talented After Class Enrichment (ACE) offers a robust program of after-school activities across athletics, arts and academics, providing outlets for students to express their talents, creativity and ambition and develop as innovators and creative thinkers.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Awty's Social-Emotional Learning program empowers students with skills, strategies, and resources to meet life's challenges with resilience, solve social problems skillfully, and make meaningful contributions as global citizens of strong character. Research-informed lessons are designed in harmony with the French Program cycle standards and in alignment with CASEL social and emotional learning competencies, the Partnership for 21st Century Learning themes and skills, and the International School Counseling Association standards and competencies. Penny Cleveland, LCSW-S, Head of Wellness Counseling; Bhavin Misra, M.S., RYT, Secondary School Counselor; Claudia Escalante, LPC, Lower School Counselor; and Kimberly Hight, LPC, RPT, Early Learning Counselor, provide guidance and support within the program. The program integrates counseling services with classroom activities and school-wide initiatives to foster social-emotional development across divisions. The School Counselor for each division is available to answer questions and provide additional information.	Social & emotional learning The Village School provides a welcoming environment that supports students' social and emotional development through small classes, a close-knit community, and opportunities to engage in social‑impact initiatives and leadership activities within the Nord Anglia Education network.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The Village School serves students across Early Childhood to High School within a single campus, with a focus on individualized support through experienced teachers and a global network.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The Village School draws on Nord Anglia Education resources to support its international student body, with language support integrated into its STEAM and core curriculum where applicable.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Awty's Wellness Counselors collaborate with the pedagogical team and parents to promote the academic success and social-emotional well-being of students. Throughout the year, the counselors provide observation and consultation for students, faculty, and parents. They offer social-emotional learning opportunities, character education, and special programs that prepare students for the challenges of life. Students are welcome to initiate a meeting with a counselor, and referrals to the counselors can be made by administrators, teachers, and parents. Wellness Counselors provide parents with information and strategies to support their children's development through parenting forums on a variety of topics during the school year, and they are available to meet with families on request. Penny Cleveland, Head of Wellness Counseling, and the other counselors are listed on the Wellness Counselors page.	Mental wellbeing The campus features spaces designed to support student wellbeing (e.g., Zen Garden, outdoor patio) and a nurturing boarding environment, with 24/7 security and designed living spaces to foster a sense of belonging.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Abuse prevention training is encouraged for parents. To participate as a volunteer, a background check and volunteer training are part of the onboarding process. Wellness Counselors collaborate with families and the pedagogical team to safeguard students' well-being. The school provides safeguarding resources and can refer families to community resources as needed. Parents and staff may seek guidance through the school's safeguarding and wellness channels.	Safeguarding The Village School maintains a secure campus with on‑site security and a residential life program that prioritizes student safety and wellbeing across day and boarding students.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Awty International School is located on a 15-acre campus in central Houston. The campus includes 120 classrooms, science laboratories, art rooms, computer laboratories, libraries, and a cafeteria. It features two covered basketball/volleyball courts, a state-of-the-art athletics center, two soccer fields, and two gymnasiums. Awty Field provides a soccer pitch, an Olympic-sized all-weather track, and four tennis courts. The Early Learning Campus serves PK3 through 1st grade.	Facilities overview Village's campus spans 28 acres in a quiet, residential area of West Houston's energy corridor. It includes over 200,000 square feet of facilities, from brick buildings to a state-of-the-art athletic center and natatorium. Integrated technology supports learning across age groups. The campus features a makerspace, innovation room, STEAM Learning Wing, amphitheater, and Black Box Theater. A residential building with 24-hour security and a campus store support daily campus life.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Awty Field contains a soccer pitch, an Olympic-sized track, and four tennis courts. The Performing Arts and Athletic Center (PAAC) houses basketball and volleyball programs. Awty Field and the PAAC each include their own weight room and a sports medicine facility. Two gymnasiums support indoor athletics. Athletic facilities are used for practices and matches by student-athletes.	Sports facilities Athletics facilities include a state-of-the-art 46,000 square foot athletic center and a 1,000-seat, 46,000-square-foot indoor varsity gymnasium. A turf field with stadium-style bleachers and a press box supports outdoor athletics, along with an eight-lane track. There is a full-size collegiate regulation basketball court and two high school regulation cross courts, plus six tennis courts. The complex also includes specialized fitness spaces and training rooms, integrated study spaces, locker rooms and coaches' offices, and a film room.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities A secondary school building opened in 1996 includes computer laboratories, foreign language laboratories, and a library. The elementary building includes a computer lab, a media room, an infirmary, two art rooms, and a teacher's lounge and workroom. Science laboratories support hands-on learning across the sciences. Libraries and a cafeteria serve academic and community needs. The campus also features language and technology spaces to support learning.	Academic facilities Makerspace, innovation room, and robotics lab support hands-on learning and experimentation. A STEAM Learning Wing expands cross-disciplinary projects across science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Amphitheater and Black Box Theater support performance and presentation of ideas. Integrated technology is used across the campus with MacBooks and iPads; elementary students use iPads, middle school students utilize iPads, and high school students can choose their device.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The Performing Arts and Athletic Center (PAAC) houses basketball and volleyball programs. Awty Field provides a soccer pitch, an Olympic-sized track, and four tennis courts. Awty Field and the PAAC include weight rooms and a sports medicine facility. Two gymnasiums support indoor athletics. Art rooms and a media room support visual arts and media-related activities, and libraries provide spaces for clubs and collaborative work.	Extra curricular facilities Performing arts spaces support band and orchestra, choir, dance, theater and drama, with master classes from The Juilliard School and visiting professionals guiding students in performance. The Black Box Theatre and other performing arts facilities enable productions and showcases. Visual arts facilities support drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, fashion, and more, with year-long exhibitions and an end-of-year art and fashion showcase. The Village School dormitory offers university-style suites with four private bedrooms, two bathrooms, a shared study area, common spaces, communal kitchens, washers and dryers, and a courtyard with an outdoor grill.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The Awty School was founded by Kathleen "Kay" Awty in 1956 as a preschool. In 1975, an Upper School was incorporated, and in 1984 Awty merged with the French School of Houston to become The Awty International School. Today, The Awty International School is Houston's largest private school and the second largest international school in the United States, serving PK3 through 12th grade with a path to the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the French Baccalauréat, and it is fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education. The campus sits on a 15-acre campus in central Houston and includes facilities such as 120 classrooms, science laboratories, art rooms, computer laboratories, libraries, a cafeteria, two gymnasiums, and extensive athletic facilities. Enrollment has grown from 750 to more than 1,700 over the past 20 years, reflecting its growth and expansion.	History Founded in 1966, The Village School provides an American-style education to an international community. It serves a multicultural student body from ages 2 to 18. The campus is located in the Energy Corridor of Houston, Texas. As part of Nord Anglia Education, Village participates in its global educational practices.
Community	Community The Awty community includes students from more than 50 countries representing more than 40 languages. Social-emotional learning and character development are highly emphasized within Awty's community. The Awty Experience includes community celebrations such as the International Festival. Our four core values—curiosity, courage, kindness, and community—guide everything we do, shaping what students learn and who they become.	Community The Village School welcomes students from diverse cultural backgrounds, creating a warm, inclusive campus where everyone grows and learns together. Cross-cultural friendships flourish as students bring varied perspectives. The global viewpoint is integrated with the Houston community to help students make a real-world impact. The school supports experiential learning through internships, entrepreneurship programs, and collaborations with leading organizations such as NASA, MIT, Juilliard, and UNICEF.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Awty Parents and Personnel Association (APPA) is the main parent volunteer organization at The Awty International School and oversees parent involvement at all grade levels. APPA coordinates volunteer activities for The Awty Annual Fund, Awty Gala, Admissions events, Awty Cultural Connections (ACC), Awty Dads Club, Awty Village, Fine Arts Booster Club, and Rams Booster Club. The Awty Annual Fund relies on volunteer teams and raised over $1,000,000 last year. Awty Gala is the school's largest annual fundraising event, organized by dedicated volunteers. ACC coordinates monthly outings to celebrate Houston's arts, culture, and social events.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Awty offers a broad range of academically oriented clubs across Middle and Upper School. Examples include Math Club, Applied Math Club, Robotics Club, Science Olympiad Club, and STEM Innovation Club. Upper School also features Coding/Programming Club and a variety of language- and culture-related clubs (Arabic Club, China Club, Book Club).	Academic & intellectual Village students engage in STEAM-focused experiences beyond the classroom, with age-appropriate collaborations with Space Center Houston, MIT, Juilliard, and UNICEF. Internships in the Houston community provide real-world learning. The Class of 2022 was accepted to 35 of the US top 50 colleges and 12 international universities, with over $18.6 million in scholarships, and the IB Diploma pass rate was 100%, with several students achieving perfect or near-perfect scores.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Awty's Arts program includes Performing Arts (Band, Choir, Dance, Orchestra, Theatre) and Visual Arts, with Fine Arts Events and a Fine Arts Booster Club. The Awty Plus program expands arts offerings with Art, Arts Alive!, Storytelling with Arts Alive!, and a range of dance and theatre experiences. Additional music opportunities include One-on-One Music Programs with private lessons.	Arts & creative Village students participate in arts-focused programs through Nord Anglia collaborations, including Juilliard's Summer Vocal Program. They take part in events like the Winter Fine Arts Festival. These partnerships support opportunities to showcase artistic work to a global audience. The programs span performing and visual arts, enriching the school's creative offerings.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Awty provides cultural and language opportunities through multiple clubs and language classes. Upper School hosts Arabic Club, China Club, and Spanish Club, while Awty Plus offers Chinese and Persian language programs. Ritmo y Movimiento provides Spanish-language music and movement experiences as part of language immersion.	Cultural & language Village hosts cultural celebrations such as the annual March of Nations on United Nations Day and an International Food Festival. Students participate in Model United Nations events to develop leadership and global awareness. Through the Nord Anglia network, Village students connect with a global community and engage in cross-cultural collaborations.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Awty offers a wide array of social and hobby clubs reflecting diverse interests. Middle School clubs include Art Club, Astronomy Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Environmental Club, History Club, Houston Food Bank, and Yearbook. Upper School offers additional options such as Chess Club, Game Making Club, Creative Writing Club, Cultural Diversity Club, Drama Club, Photography Club, and more.	Social & hobbies Village provides a diverse range of clubs, trips, and events beyond academics. Students take leadership roles in clubs and participate in Model United Nations. They engage in social and cultural events such as the March of Nations and the International Food Festival, and connect with the Nord Anglia community through Global Campus and Global Games.
Community & service	Community & service Awty offers community service opportunities through student-led projects and clubs. The Houston Food Bank club is available as part of Middle School activities and participates in service initiatives. Additional service opportunities are available through various student groups and leadership activities.	Community & service Village fosters compassionate global citizens through community service initiatives and social responsibility programs. Students participate in meaningful community service, volunteering and fundraising, including Giving Tuesday. These activities cultivate empathy and a commitment to making a positive difference.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership opportunities include the Awty Mentorship Program. Student Government operates at Upper, Middle, and Lower School levels, with Councils that plan events, sponsor activities, and foster collaboration. The school also recognizes student achievement through Honor Societies such as National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Socie9te9 Honoraire de Frane7ais, National Art Honor Society, National Chinese Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and Tri-M Music Honor Society.	Leadership & professional Students assume leadership roles in clubs and participate in Model United Nations events. The school provides college counseling with regular one-on-one meetings starting in middle school to prepare students for college. They gain real-world experience through internships in the Houston community. Participation in Nord Anglia programs such as the Global Campus broadens professional development opportunities.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Awty offers extensive athletic opportunities with facilities such as Awty Field (soccer pitch, Olympic-sized all-weather track, four tennis courts) and the Performing Arts and Athletic Center (PAAC) for basketball and volleyball. The athletics program is supported by close to 50 coaches and a certified athletic trainer, emphasizing leadership, teamwork, and resilience. The overall program promotes physical health, competitive spirit, and community engagement as part of a well-rounded student experience.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Viking Athletics includes football, basketball, soccer and swimming across three seasons, with many teams winning state titles and players advancing to collegiate competition. On-campus spaces support wellbeing, including a Zen Garden, an outdoor patio with a life-size chess board, a Campus Store, and a greenhouse. Boarding offers 7-day on-campus housing for full-time students and 5-day housing for those with local families, with 24/7 security.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Other languages offered through the World Language Department include Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, German, Hindi, Japanese, and Russian.	Language provision Beginning in Elementary School, students may take either Spanish or French. High School students have language choices including Spanish, French, Chinese, and Russian.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school has bilingual tracks in English plus French or English plus Spanish. In Maternelle (PK3/PS and PK4), immersion is French with daily instruction in English. In Kindergarten, the language of instruction alternates daily between French and English as students develop fluency in both languages. CP through CM2 deliver core subjects in French, while certain specialty classes (art, physical education, music, creativity, design and innovation) are taught in English, in addition to daily English Language Arts. In higher grades, English continues to be studied and students participate in a diverse international community.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The school offers language immersion programs in English, French, and Spanish, with opportunities to study these languages at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. A third language is available at the Early Learning and Lower School levels as an extracurricular option through Awty Plus; starting in Middle School, students add a third language during the regular school day. In the French Accredited Program, a third language (LV2) is compulsory starting in 6ème. In the International Program, a third language is mandatory.	Immersion programs —
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Accreditations	Accreditations The Awty International School is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and participates with AEFE and Mission Laïque Française; it is also associated with the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Council of International Schools (CIS), NAIS, and AAIE.	Accreditations The Village School is proudly accredited by two private school accrediting organizations, Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS), and the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS). It is also an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme school. The accreditations ensure learners receive high standards in learning. At the same time, The Village School is part of Nord Anglia Education—the world's leading international private school family.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit the online admissions application via Ravenna. Create a family account and a profile for each applicant. Enter the intended entry year and select the program track or diploma focus. Applications for 2026-2027 open September 1, 2025, with deadlines of October 31 (PK3–5th/CM2) and November 21 (6th/6ème–12th/Tle). 2. Submit the online application along with the parent statement (for all grades) and, for 6th–12th, the student statement. Pay the $200 non-refundable application fee. Ravenna will guide you to upload required materials and to verify guardian contact information; all other requirements are due by mid-January. 3. Arrange and complete the required standardized admissions tests. PK4–5th graders takeWPPSI or WISC, while 6th–12th graders take the ISEE. Tests are scheduled through Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATs) or ERB; review the admissions checklist for specifics. 4. Attend admissions events and book tours through Ravenna. In-person tours are available to families who apply and can be booked after submission; tours run September through December. Ravenna also lets you schedule admissions events and view decisions. 5. Files are reviewed by the Admissions Committee and decisions are communicated in early March. If relocating and space is limited, inquire with Admissions about openings; late applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis if openings exist. 6. If your child is in the waiting pool, you will be contacted immediately if an opening becomes available; the waiting pool is not ranked and stays open until the first day of school. If admitted, respond with enrollment by the stated deadline (March 25, 2026). 7. Legacy considerations apply: qualified applicants whose parent is an Awty alumnus, an employee, or already has a child enrolled may receive special consideration in the admissions process. 8. Financial aid decisions are separate from admissions. The school offers need-based aid to admitted students; there are no merit scholarships. Applications for aid are submitted through Blackbaud Financial Aid, with a February 15, 2026 deadline. For French citizens applying to the French Accredited Program, the French Bourse via Houston's French Consulate is available.	Admissions Step 1 Submit an Inquiry: Complete the online inquiry form. We will be in touch within 24 hours. This initiates contact with the admissions team. You will begin the admissions process. Step 2 Get Connected: Schedule a conversation with the admissions team, meet your enrollment officer, and have your questions answered. Tours are available upon request. Relocating or non-local families can have interviews and meetings online to accommodate circumstances. This connection helps you understand the program and plan next steps. Step 3 Complete the Application: Enter your details through the online form and begin the process. Submit teacher recommendations, government-issued ID, and report cards or transcripts. Include test scores and immunization records as part of the required documentation. Step 4 Interview/observations: Observations are required for all Pre-K and Kindergarten applications. Student interviews for higher grades will be scheduled once all other steps are complete. These steps help the school assess readiness and fit. Step 5 Application Review: We review your application and advise you of the decision. For priority consideration, submit your application and all required documents by January 15. If offered admission, complete enrollment steps by March 25 to secure your spot, space permitting.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school offers need-based financial aid to admitted students; no merit scholarships are offered. Financial aid applications are submitted through Blackbaud Financial Aid, with a February 15, 2026 deadline. Aid decisions are communicated as part of the admissions process and aid is typically awarded on a year-to-year basis. For French citizens applying to the French Accredited Program, the French Bourse through Houston's French Consulate is available.	Scholarships Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) vouchers are accepted for eligible families beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. Acceptance of a voucher does not change the admissions process. Families may still apply for additional financial aid through the standard process, and the school cannot assist with the state's TEFA application.
Waitlist	Waitlist Waiting pool exists. If an opening becomes available, the Admissions Office will contact you right away. The waiting pool is not ranked and stays open until the first day of school. Families should re-apply for the following academic year if no spot is offered.	Waitlist —
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