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Washington School

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1950
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish, English, Portuguese
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Washington School is an international bilingual day school serving ages 2 to 18. It offers Cambridge Primary (ages 5–11), Cambridge IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with a bilingual Spanish–English program from early childhood. The school is a Cambridge-certified centre and an IB World School, delivering programmes recognised for their academic rigor within a caring, supportive environment. The Educational Project combines a solid track record with neuroscience-informed approaches to learning, built on four pillars: Academic Excellence, Learning Community, Bilingualism, and Commitment to Emotional Well-being. Founded in 1950 by Professor Mercedes Mallo, Washington School has a 75-year heritage in a multicultural setting that emphasizes wellbeing. Facilities include a broad sport and academic program, plus study trips to places like Boston, Washington DC, and Oxford. The school supports admission to international universities and emphasizes Service Learning, Creativity, Action, and Service, and a broad arts and cultural program. Self-evident for international families.

Av. Federico Lacroze 2012 1426, C1426 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Essentials

Washington School has 1,500 pupils, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Federico Lacroze 2012, C1426 CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The school is in the City of Buenos Aires (CABA) region. The School does not offer a school transport service; transport must be arranged directly with a transport provider.

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary School; Secondary School

Type
IB World School; bilingual day school; Cambridge Primary Program (ages 5 to 11); Cambridge International Certificate in Education (ages 14 to 16); International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (ages 16 to 18); bilingual program (Spanish-English) for children aged 2 and up

School day structure
Kindergarten 08:30–11:45; 13:00–16:15. Primary 08:00–12:00; 13:15–16:30. Secondary 07:45–12:45; 13:45–16:35.

Bus service
The School does not offer school transport service. Transport must be arranged directly with a transport provider.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform.

Food Options
Lunch is provided by the dining service Dining Hall.
Fees
Application fees
- The school charges a non‑refundable enrollment (matrícula / inscripción) fee payable at the time of admission or re‑enrolment. Historically this enrollment fee has been set equal to one monthly tuition payment.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a public breakdown of tuition amounts by year group or per term on its publicly available school information pages; exact per‑term and per‑year numeric amounts by grade are not listed in the school's public materials.
- The school's published billing framework in third‑party school listings and summaries shows the annual tuition model is commonly organised as ten instalments (March through December) with a separate matrícula charged at enrolment equal to one monthly instalment. This is the published instalment pattern used in published school summaries.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing is handled on an annual instalment plan distributed over ten monthly payments (March–December). The enrollment fee (matrícula) is collected separately at registration and has been described as equivalent to one month's fee. Specific due dates, late‑payment charges, and discount policies for advance payment are not published in the school's public information.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Washington School operates as a day school; boarding facilities are not provided. There are no boarding fees because the school is a day‑only institution.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, lunches, activities, materials)
- Uniforms are provided through a designated supplier; families purchase uniform items directly from that supplier. A supplier contact and hours are published as the point of sale for uniforms.
- The school's meals service is run by an external catering company (Dining Hall / provider listed); lunch and snack options are billed separately from tuition and are paid to the catering provider or as directed by the school. Published summaries have listed approximate cafeteria prices in third‑party listings; the school's public pages list the external catering company as the provider.
- Extracurricular activities, sports at external clubs, study‑trip costs and certain exam or programme fees (for example Cambridge / IB exam fees or international trip costs) are additional to tuition and are billed or charged when they apply. Published school information indicates some activities are run off‑site (for example sports at Club Ciudad) and may incur separate costs. Exact amounts per activity or trip are not published in the school's public materials.

Refund information
- The school's institutional conditions include clauses addressing refunds and the allocation of received payments; however, a detailed, line‑by‑line public tariff or precise pro‑rata refund calculation for mid‑year withdrawals is not published in the publicly available material. Families should note that the institution's conditions document addresses reimbursement and allocation of payments.

Fee payment options
- The school's public pages and published summaries do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, which banks, whether credit card or domestic bank transfer is accepted, or online payment platforms). No public, detailed listing of payment channels is available in the school's general information pages. For transactional details families typically use the school's administrative office contact channels.

Summary of findings and gaps (brief)
- A full numeric fee schedule by year group and term is not published in the school's public materials. The available, consistently reported fee‑structure details are: an enrollment (matrícula) fee charged at registration (commonly described as equivalent to one month's fee in public listings), and an annual tuition billed in ten instalments (March–December). The school operates as a day school (no boarding). Specific per‑grade amounts, exact per‑term totals, payment‑method options, late‑payment penalties, and precise refund formulas are not publicly listed in the school's published materials reviewed.
Academics

Washington School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers a bilingual program (Spanish – English) for children aged 2 and up, integrating the national curriculum with the Cambridge Primary Program (ages 5 to 11), the Cambridge International Certificate in Education (ages 14 to 16), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (ages 16 to 18). The school is certified by Cambridge University and the International Baccalaureate Organization, delivering programmes internationally recognized for their academic rigor and strength. The Educational Project combines a solid track record with the latest contributions from neuroscience and education to offer a program of academic excellence in a caring and supportive environment. The project is based on four pillars: Academic Excellence, Learning Community, Bilingualism, and Commitment to Emotional Well-being.

Higher Education Progression
The school has strategic alliances with national universities, including Universidad Austral, Ucema, Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, Universidad Católica Argentina, Universidad de San Andrés, Cemic, and Universidad de Belgrano, and provides support and guidance for admission to international universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The School Counselors' Team focuses on developing socio-emotional skills, preventive learning, and intervention strategies for groups or individuals; they organize talks and workshops for the community, and provide Vocational Guidance to final-year students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers a bilingual program (Spanish-English) for children aged 2 and up, integrating the national curriculum with the Cambridge Primary Program (ages 5 to 11), the Cambridge International Certificate in Education (ages 14 to 16), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (ages 16 to 18).

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by the School Counselors' Team through preventive programming, intervention strategies, and ongoing talks/workshops for students, families, and staff; Vocational Guidance is offered to students in the final years of Secondary School.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1950 by Professor Mercedes Mallo, Washington School is a dynamic and reflective educational project that responds to the demands of today's society. Its approach combines openness to change with a strong adherence to founding values: respect, solidarity, honesty, and commitment. With a solid 75-year trajectory, the school offers excellent academic education through continuous teacher development and pedagogical innovation, in a multicultural environment focused on wellbeing.

Community
The school is a close-knit community with a global vision. In a warm, family-like environment, the school welcomes families, students, and teachers from around the world. It is committed to building a strong partnership with each family so that students can make the most of the opportunities and experiences at Washington School.
Facilities

Sports Facilities
Physical education and sports are a space for camaraderie and fun. The program offers a wide range of sports and recreational activities that promote motor skills development, healthy competition, and the adoption of healthy habits.

Academic Facilities
The school offers a bilingual program (Spanish-English) for children aged 2 and up, integrating the national curriculum with the Cambridge Primary Program (ages 5 to 11), the Cambridge International Certificate in Education (ages 14 to 16), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (ages 16 to 18). The educational project combines a solid track record with neuroscience and education advances to offer a program of academic excellence in a caring and supportive environment. The school is a Cambridge-certified centre and an IB World School, with programs internationally recognized for their academic rigor and strength. We provide support and guidance during the admission process for those students who wish to continue their studies at international universities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Study trips to Boston, Washington DC, and Oxford, London provide opportunities to interact with peers from other countries and to use English in real-life contexts. Service Learning and Creativity, Action, and Service offer learning experiences outside the classroom that build values, communication, planning, and teamwork. A close-knit community with a global vision welcomes families, students, and teachers from around the world. The school offers agreements with national universities and provides guidance during the admission process for students who wish to study at international universities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a bilingual program (Spanish-English) for children aged 2 and up, integrating the national curriculum with the Cambridge Primary Program (ages 5 to 11), the Cambridge International Certificate in Education (ages 14 to 16), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (ages 16 to 18). It is a Cambridge University certified centre and an International Baccalaureate Organization certified school. The educational offering is comprehensive and aims to provide tools for navigating short-, medium-, and long-term future scenarios. Programmes internationally recognized for their academic rigor and strength.

Arts & Creative
Arts invite students to explore personal and collective interests and to develop a creative world from early stages. Through music, visual expression, and the plastic arts, it connects us with a language to contemplate, investigate, and represent emotions and experiences. A wide range of techniques and materials stimulates imagination, fostering exploration, experimentation, creativity, and skill development in a space of peer exchange and community engagement. Direct experiences such as museum visits, theater performances, and concerts enrich access to a well-rounded education.

Cultural & Language
The bilingual program (Spanish-English) for children aged 2 and up enables fluent English expression and openness to other cultures. Study trips to Boston, Washington DC, and Oxford offer opportunities to use English in real-life contexts and to engage with peers from different countries. The school is a Cambridge University certified centre and an International Baccalaureate Organization certified school.

Social & Hobbies
A wide range of sports and recreational activities promotes motor skills development, healthy competition, and the adoption of healthy habits. Physical Education and Sports provide a space for camaraderie and fun.

Community & Service
Service Learning (Creativity, Action, and Service) offers learning experiences outside the classroom that enrich education by applying values, communication, planning, and teamwork to achieve a common goal. Students become protagonists of concrete actions that generate a positive impact on the community. A close-knit community with a global vision welcomes families, students, and teachers from around the world. A warm, family-like environment and a strong partnership with each family help students make the most of opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Commitment to Emotional Well-being includes personalized monitoring of academic and social development, with weekly reflection spaces to build a respectful community and a healthy learning environment. Physical Education and Sports offer a wide range of activities that promote motor skills development, healthy competition, and healthy habits.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Portuguese classes run from the 3rd form of Primary School to the 2nd Year of Secondary Education, with CEFR-aligned international certifications. The CEFR levels attained include A1 at the 5th Form – Primary and C1 at the 2nd Year – Secondary. Interculturality and Brazilian culture are promoted as part of the language programme.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a bilingual program (Spanish - English) for children aged 2 and up. The program integrates the national curriculum with the Cambridge Primary Programme (ages 5 to 11), the Cambridge International Certificate in Education (ages 14 to 16), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (ages 16 to 18). The school is certified as an IB World School and an official Cambridge examination centre, reflecting its international programme offerings. This bilingual approach supports comprehensive language development across all year levels.
Admissions

Admissions
Enrollment is open. Applications will be accepted starting in April for the following academic year. Admission priority: children of alumni and current school families. The Information and Guidance process offers information about the educational project and its expectations to guide families in making this important life choice. The Admissions Coordinator is Lic. Lucila Garraffo; +5411 4772-8131 ext. A request for an interview can be submitted as part of the admissions process.

Scholarships
Beca Excelencia Académica. The program is directed at Abanderados (flag bearers) and Escoltas (escorts) from primary schools, both public and private, to recognize commitment and perseverance and to provide access to bilingual training of excellence. 100% for Abanderados from public schools; 50% for Escoltas from public schools; 50% for Abanderados from private schools; 25% for Escoltas from private schools. The scholarship applies exclusively to the monthly tuition fees for the academic year (ten monthly installments). Non-tuition items such as optional services, extracurricular activities, travel, registration to international exams, and the Reservation of Vacancy fee are excluded from the scholarship. Renewal is automatic throughout the schooling provided the student maintains good academic and attitudinal performance and the family complies with Institutional Regulations. Availability depends on vacancies and the outcome of the Information and Guidance process. Requirements to apply: a letter from the head of the current school certifying the status of flag bearer or escort; final report of 6th grade and the current academic year report up to submission date; a letter from the family explaining why they are applying and their expectations; a completed Orientation Team form (request from admisiones@washingtonschool.edu.ar); application deadline: 31 October 2025; contact: admissions@washingtonschool.edu.ar; WhatsApp 116258-1973.
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