Compare International Schools in Williamsburg, United states

Instructs in English

Fees $12,145 - 16,170

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Williamsburg Christian Academy is a private day and boarding school in Williamsburg, Virginia offering the International Baccalaureate continuum for K4 through 12th grade. The Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme are taught through a Christian worldview, with Biblical philosophy guiding instruction. The school uses a flipped classroom model and Google for Education, with Chromebooks issued to students and digital tools embedded across the curriculum. An on-site Learning Support Lab helps students who learn differently, while a Diploma Programme Library, biology and chemistry labs, an art studio, and college counseling facilities support advanced study. The seven Pillars framework—Christ-Centered Walk; Communication; Stewardship; Wellness; Respect; Awareness; and Innovation through Inquiry—shapes the program alongside Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) in the DP. Accredited by ACSI and SACS/AdvancEd, WCA sits on 43 acres with athletic fields and a 64–65k sq ft facility designed for IB.

Location

101 School House Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Williamsburg, Virginia. The main contact number is 757-220-1978 and the email is info@williamsburgchristian.org.

Stages

K-5 (PYP); 6-10 (MYP); 11-12 (DP).

Type

Private day and boarding school offering the International Baccalaureate.

Additional learning support

Learning Support Services; supports students with IEPs or diagnoses and non-traditional learners.

Religious affiliation

Christian; daily spiritual life including Lower School Praise and Worship and Upper School Chapel; taught from a Christian Worldview.

Application & Enrollment Fees

- Application / Enrollment fee (per student): USD 200.
- New family fee (one-time, per family at initial enrollment): USD 1,000.
- International student application (homestay/immersion program): USD 150 (non‑refundable).
- New student admissions testing (when required): USD 200.
- Financial aid application processing fee (paid to FACTS during the aid application): USD 40.

Annual Tuition and Required Annual Fees (2026–2027 school year) — totals shown as Annual Tuition + Application/Enrollment Fee + Annual Academic & Activities Fee

- Pre‑K (3 & 4): Annual tuition USD 12,516; Application/Enrollment Fee USD 200; Annual Academic & Activities Fee N/A; Total USD 12,716.
- Kindergarten: Annual tuition USD 12,145; Application/Enrollment Fee USD 200; Annual Academic & Activities Fee USD 1,000; Total USD 13,345.
- Grades 1–5: Annual tuition USD 13,995; Application/Enrollment Fee USD 200; Annual Academic & Activities Fee USD 1,000; Total USD 15,195.
- Grades 6–8: Annual tuition USD 14,455; Application/Enrollment Fee USD 200; Annual Academic & Activities Fee USD 1,800; Total USD 16,455.
- Grades 9–12: Annual tuition USD 16,170; Application/Enrollment Fee USD 200; Annual Academic & Activities Fee USD 2,100; Total USD 18,470.

Per‑term breakdown (base tuition divided by common school payment schedules)

Note: the school offers payment schedules that treat the year as annual, semester (2 payments), or quarterly (4 payments). The figures below show the base annual tuition divided evenly by those term counts (no discounts applied):

- Pre‑K (Annual tuition USD 12,516):
- Per semester (2 payments): USD 6,258 each.
- Per quarter (4 payments): USD 3,129 each.

- Kindergarten (USD 12,145):
- Per semester: USD 6,072.50 each.
- Per quarter: USD 3,036.25 each.

- Grades 1–5 (USD 13,995):
- Per semester: USD 6,997.50 each.
- Per quarter: USD 3,498.75 each.

- Grades 6–8 (USD 14,455):
- Per semester: USD 7,227.50 each.
- Per quarter: USD 3,613.75 each.

- Grades 9–12 (USD 16,170):
- Per semester: USD 8,085 each.
- Per quarter: USD 4,042.50 each.

(These per‑term amounts are simple even divisions of the published annual tuition according to the payment schedules the school lists; actual invoice amounts may vary slightly if the school applies fees, taxes, or rounding under specific billing plans.)

Discounts and Payment Deadlines / Payment Terms

- Early enrollment credit toward enrollment fees: USD 500 per student for families enrolling prior to March 1, 2026.
- Annual pay discount: elect to pay the full school year by July 10 and receive a 4% discount on annual tuition.
- Semester pay discount: elect to pay by semester and receive a 2% discount on annual tuition.
- Quarterly pay discount: elect to pay by quarter and receive a 1% discount on annual tuition.
- The school uses FACTS for tuition/account management and for items such as lunch ordering and aid processing; some payment processes and the financial aid application are handled through FACTS.

Other recurring or optional charges

- Learning Support Services (LSS):
- PEP fee: USD 800/year (or USD 464 if begun in the 2nd semester).
- Tier II: USD 50/month.
- Tier III: USD 100/month (requires a PEP).
- Directed Studies: USD 200/month.
- Tutoring (on campus): USD 40 per hour.
- Online course fee (per course): USD 300 (may be higher if teacher monitoring/attestation required).
- AM / PM Care (K–5) charges vary by program; AM/PM Care billing is invoiced monthly and follows the published extended‑care rate schedule and registration requirements. Invoices for extended care are prepared monthly and posted to the family account; payment is due by the 10th of the following month under the extended care policy.
- Activity and program‑specific fees (e.g., athletics, arts, field trips) are covered in the annual Academic & Activities Fee for each grade band; additional trip or specialty charges may be billed separately.

Uniforms and dress code costs

- Uniforms and PE uniforms are required under the school dress code. Required items may be purchased pre‑branded through Flynn O'Hara or bought separately and branded locally; PE uniforms are purchased through Flynn O'Hara. Uniform purchase costs are additional and vary by vendor and item.

Boarding / Residential arrangements and fees

- The school operates international/homestay and short‑stay immersion residential programs (dual‑diploma immersions and short‑stay homestay options). The international program requires a USD 150 non‑refundable application fee for homestay/immersion applicants. No on‑campus long‑term boarding fee schedule is published on the general tuition/fees page; residential/immersion program pricing and offerings (short stays, dual‑diploma summer immersions, and homestay arrangements) are handled via the International/Residential program offices and program‑specific materials.

Refunds and withdrawal

- All fees are nonrefundable. The school's Tuition/Fee Schedule and Policies document contains the full policy text for late enrollment, early withdrawal, and tuition adjustments; the published summary states that fees are nonrefundable.

Payment methods and transaction fees

- Credit and debit card payments are accepted; a convenience fee of 3.00% is applied to credit/debit card transactions.
- FACTS is used for account management, tuition payment plans, lunch orders, and financial aid processing; some fees (for example the financial aid application fee) are paid directly through FACTS. Families access FACTS for invoicing and payment management.

Consequences of delinquent payment / account standing

- The school's published policies indicate standard consequences for delinquent accounts (for example, withholding records or restricting access to services for accounts past due); extended‑care billing specifically notes that services may be suspended or access restricted for accounts delinquent beyond published timeframes. Families are required to keep accounts current to maintain enrollments and access to services.

Notes on special programs

- IB Diploma (grades 11–12) may carry additional course‑specific or program fees described in diploma program materials. Dual‑diploma summer immersion and short‑stay program pricing are managed separately from the standard day‑student tuition schedule.

Boarding Arrangements

The school has a Residential program with on-campus boarding.

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms are required: solid-colored collared shirts in navy, white, grey, or light yellow; khaki pants, skirts, and shorts; lower school may wear blue or light yellow romper dresses; sweatshirts (navy or grey) with the WCA or Athletic logo; jackets indoors must be solid-colored; belts are required and socks of some length must be worn. Uniform items are available from Flynn O'Hara or embroidered by The Embroidery Connection; Wal-Mart or Target items can be embroidered locally.

Food Options

The school offers lunch options from vendors around Williamsburg, with orders placed through FACTS. Menu includes Panera Bread on Monday, California Tortilla on Tuesday, Chick-fil-A on Wednesday, Rocco's Smokehouse Grill on Thursday, and Pizza Hut on Friday; lunch orders for the following week must be submitted by 1 pm on Friday.

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by a Board of Directors and operates as a charitable non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Curriculum

The school has an IB Continuum: Primary Years Programme (K-5), Middle Years Programme (6-10), and Diploma Programme (11-12). The curriculum is rooted in God's Word and taught with a Christian worldview; each subject has a Biblical philosophy guiding instruction. The program uses a flipped classroom approach and digital tools, including Google for Education. Learning Support Services aid students who learn differently. There are seven transdisciplinary pillars: Developing a Christ-Centered Walk; Communication; Stewardship; Wellness; Respect; Awareness; and Innovation through Inquiry. The Diploma Programme core features include Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS).

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Higher Education Progression

100% of students are accepted to college. Notable universities include the University of Virginia, Princeton University, and the College of William and Mary.

Gifted and Talented

Honors and DP HL/SL courses are offered and require an extended workload. The Diploma Programme is offered to students in grades 11-12 with HL/SL options across six subject groups. Academic Honors Awards Program recognizes high achievement, with Valedictorian and Salutatorian designations; GPA weighting applies to Honors and DP HL/SL courses.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school centers social-emotional development through Spiritual Life, including daily Praise and Worship from Lower School to Upper School Chapel, and instruction from a Christian Worldview.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school has Learning Support Services for nontraditional learners, including ADHD, anxiety, executive functioning weaknesses, dyslexia, and dysgraphia, and helps students develop metacognitive strategies, organizational and study skills, self-awareness, and self-advocacy. Suzanne Warner is the Director of Learning Support Services (learningsupport@williamsburgchristian.org).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The International Program offers a Full-Year International Student Program and an Immersions Short Stay Program; international students are immersed in American culture and language and can practice English with host families; Williamsburg Christian Academy is an International Baccalaureate Continuum School offering IB curriculum from Kindergarten through the Diploma Programme.

Mental Wellbeing

Learning Support Services help students develop self-awareness and self-advocacy, contributing to their mental wellbeing as part of a personalized approach to learning.

Safeguarding

Their Safety is Our Priority in the International Program, with campus security including single-door access with a key fob and an extensive campus security camera system.

Admissions

1) Learn About Us: The admissions roadmap begins with Learn About Us, where the school presents its mission, vision, core values, and programs, including the academic philosophy. The school seeks a qualified and diverse student body. Admission is selective and based on a student's academic record, citizenship record, recommendations, and an interview. Personalized Tours are available every morning to help families determine fit.

2) Tour, Shadow, and Inquire: Prospective families can schedule a personalized tour or shadow of the school, and preschool options exist for children ages 3 and 4. An inquiry form is available to request more information. The admissions team is available by email or phone to discuss the process.

3) Apply and Review: The application process includes the actual application, school records, and transcripts review, and concludes with an interview with the admissions committee. The school does not discriminate in evaluation or acceptance and bases decisions on academic record, citizenship, recommendations, and the interview. Financial aid is available for students in all grades, and these resources are growing.

4) Decision, Waitlist, and Next Steps: Admission is selective and as classes fill, waiting lists are created. The school offers tuition relief options and discounts, and families are encouraged to contact the admissions team to discuss financing and next steps.

Scholarships

The Virginia Education Improvement Scholarship Fund (VEI) Tax Credit Program provides private scholarships to eligible families; Williamsburg Christian Academy participates in VEI. The Edgar Randall Scholarship is a need/merit-based award. The Tuition Assistance Fund provides additional need-based relief. Discounts include active-duty military and first responders, pastoral discounts, and sibling discounts. For eligibility and options, families should contact the admissions team.

Waitlist

Waiting lists are created as classes fill.

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