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Maryland International Day School

United States, Washington DC

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees $15,550
Ages 3 - 14 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Maryland International Day School is a private K-8 school in Fort Washington, Prince George's County, offering a full Spanish-immersion program and an IB-inspired curriculum (PYP) alongside a bespoke curriculum. From age 3 through 14, students engage in daily Spanish immersion to build bilingual fluency, with early learning using inquiry-based approaches and Core Knowledge literacy and math foundations. In Lower School (Grades 1-4), instruction blends dual-language learning with Core Knowledge academics and projects that foster global awareness. In Middle School (Grades 5-8), students pursue advanced bilingual coursework and leadership development, emphasizing critical thinking and real-world application. Experiential Learning includes field trips across the Washington, DC area and international study-abroad experiences to immerse students in Spanish-speaking cultures. The school cultivates cultural literacy, community engagement, and a confident global outlook through language-centered education and real-world experiences. Prospective families will find qualified teachers, small class sizes, and a welcoming, culturally rich learning environment for success.

10900 Indian Head Hwy, Fort Washington, MD 20744, United States

The Essentials

Maryland International Day School has instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
10900 Indian Head Highway, Fort Washington, MD 20744. The school is in Prince George's County, Maryland. The campus sits on Indian Head Highway, a main roadway in the Fort Washington area.

Stages
Early Learning (Pre-K–Kindergarten); Lower School (Grades 1–4); Middle School (Grades 5–8)

Type
private Spanish-immersion K–8 school

School day structure
Drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m. and the school day starts at 8:30 a.m. Dismissal is 2:30 p.m. for Pre-K and 4:00 p.m. for other students, with morning care from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. and aftercare from 4:15 to 6:30 p.m.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required. Official school attire is worn.

Food Options
One hour is allocated for lunch and recess for all students. Jr. and Kindergarten students may bring a snack for a mid-afternoon break. Parents provide meals; healthy snacks such as fruit, granola bars, or carrot sticks are encouraged.

Governance and Ownership
The Maryland International Day School is a non-profit corporation established in 2001 with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. It is governed by a volunteer Board of eight Directors who establish broad policies aligned with the mission and develop strategic plans for the school's long-term health and growth. The Head of School is responsible for the daily operations.
Fees

Annual tuition at Maryland International Day School ranges from USD 15,550 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application fee: No application, registration, or enrollment-deposit amount is published publicly on the school's Tuition & Fees or Admissions pages.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)

- Annual tuition (published figure for the 2025–2026 academic year): USD 15,550 per student. This annual tuition applies to students across the school's grade range (Pre‑K through Grade 8).

- Per‑term / per‑installment amounts: The school does not publish a per‑term or per‑grade breakdown of the USD 15,550 annual tuition on its public Tuition & Fees or Admissions pages; only the single annual tuition figure is published. No separate tuition schedule by individual year groups is published.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing schedule and formal payment terms (for example: payment dates, due dates, required deposits, late fees, or available installment schedules) are not published on the public Tuition & Fees or Admissions pages. The publicly available information lists only the annual tuition amount and available tuition discounts.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: Not applicable. Maryland International Day School is a day school (Spanish‑immersion K–8 day school); no boarding program or boarding fees are published.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, aftercare, activities, etc.)

- Uniforms: Students are required to wear uniforms. The school requires families to purchase uniforms after admission, but uniform prices are not published on the public Admissions/FAQs pages.

- Before & Aftercare: The school provides before‑ and after‑school care. Before care and aftercare are billed daily and specific hours are published (Morning care: 8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.; Aftercare: 4:15 p.m.–6:30 p.m.), but per‑day or per‑term rates for these programs are not published on the public pages. After‑school activities (e.g., robotics, music, sports) are offered for an additional fee, but specific activity fees are not published.

- Additional or incidental fees (for example: activity fees, materials fees, transportation, field trips, instrument rentals): no publicly published dollar amounts for these items appear on the public Tuition & Fees or Admissions pages.

- Tuition discounts and scholarships: A sibling discount of USD 1,000 is published for each additional enrolled student. Military scholarships are noted as available to support military families.

Refund information

- The school's public Tuition & Fees and FAQs pages do not publish specific refund policies (for example: refunds for withdrawal, pro‑rata refunds, or refund deadlines). No publicly posted refund terms are available on those pages.

Fee payment options

- Specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card types, ACH/bank transfer, check, wire transfer, or third‑party payment processors) are not listed on the public Tuition & Fees or Admissions pages. The public information does not specify which payment channels are accepted.

Summary of published / unavailable items

- Published, verifiable items: Annual tuition for 2025–2026 is USD 15,550 per student; a USD 1,000 sibling discount and military scholarships are published; the school operates a day program (Pre‑K–8), requires uniforms, and offers before/aftercare billed daily.

- Items not published publicly (no dollar amounts or schedules found on the school's Tuition & Fees, Admissions, FAQs, or public enrollment pages): application fee amount, enrollment/registration deposit amount, per‑term tuition breakdown, per‑grade or per‑program tuition differentiation, detailed billing schedule and payment deadlines, formal refund policy language with dollar examples, uniform pricing, per‑day or per‑term rates for before/aftercare, activity/program fee amounts, and the list of accepted payment methods.

If you require the published annual tuition figure and the items explicitly listed above in a single authoritative quote for database entry, the single published annual tuition for 2025–2026 is USD 15,550 per student, with a USD 1,000 sibling discount and military scholarship support noted.
Academics

Maryland International Day School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
The Maryland International Day School is a private K-8 Spanish-immersion school in Prince George's County, Fort Washington, MD, with daily Spanish immersion and it is the county's only independent Spanish-immersion private school. In Early Learning (Pre-K through Kindergarten), the program offers full Spanish immersion to build early language fluency, with inquiry-based learning and Core Knowledge foundations in literacy, math, and world awareness. Lower School (Grades 1-4) uses dual-language instruction to deepen fluency in Spanish and English, along with Core Knowledge-based academics, inquiry-driven projects, and global awareness. Middle School (Grades 5-8) provides advanced bilingual instruction, rigorous academics rooted in Core Knowledge, and an emphasis on leadership, critical thinking, and real-world application for a global perspective. Experiential Learning includes field trips across the Washington, DC area and international study-abroad experiences to immerse students in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school focuses on social-emotional growth through an inclusive bilingual environment where students are taught to value others, express themselves, and act with integrity.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Dual-language instruction from Early Learning through Middle School in English and Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing
The school supports mental wellbeing through a values-driven culture—excellence and ethics—within an inclusive bilingual community that emphasizes respect, responsibility, and global-mindedness.

Safeguarding
The school has an Accident Policy with student accident insurance; CPR and first aid-certified staff; contagious-disease reporting requirements; a safety and conduct code including time-outs and potential suspension or dismissal; and a uniform policy.
Parent Experience

Community
The Maryland International Day School fosters a culture rooted in excellence and ethics, guiding students to grow both academically and morally. It encourages lifelong learners who approach the world with curiosity, compassion, and confidence through rigorous academics and rich cultural experiences. It inspires respect and responsibility in every interaction by creating an inclusive, bilingual environment where students value others, express themselves, and act with integrity in a diverse world. It builds global citizens with purpose by combining a Core Knowledge foundation with international-mindedness and Spanish immersion.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
Field trips across the Washington metropolitan area to museums, cultural institutions, and historical landmarks; opportunities to participate in international study abroad experiences that immerse students in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school emphasizes intellectual and moral development in a culture rooted in respect, responsibility, and purpose. It is a Spanish-immersion program with daily Spanish language immersion that builds bilingual fluency. The middle school emphasizes leadership, critical thinking, and global citizenship, powered by advanced Spanish immersion. Experiential Learning includes field trips to museums, cultural institutions, and historical landmarks across the Washington metropolitan area, deepening classroom learning and connecting students to their community.

Arts & Creative
Students engage in cultural projects as part of experiential learning. Experiential Learning includes field trips to museums and cultural institutions. These experiences foster creativity and cultural awareness. The school integrates arts and culture into language and global education.

Cultural & Language
The school is the only independent Spanish-immersion private school in Prince George's County. From Pre-K through 8th grade, students are immersed daily in Spanish, building bilingual fluency and cultural connection. International study abroad experiences immerse students in Spanish-speaking cultures and broaden their worldview. Language, culture, and confidence are central to the program.

Social & Hobbies
Upcoming events include MIDSummer Dream Camp. Experiential Learning includes field trips to museums, cultural institutions, and historical landmarks across the Washington metropolitan area, connecting students with their community. International study abroad experiences provide additional social experiences by engaging with diverse cultures. The program emphasizes global citizenship and community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
The middle school emphasizes leadership and global citizenship. The program is powered by advanced Spanish immersion, supporting leadership development and critical thinking. Students are prepared for high school and beyond through leadership-oriented experiences and a global outlook.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Learning goes beyond the classroom at MIDS. The school emphasizes social-emotional growth in a nurturing, language-rich environment. Field trips and cultural experiences connect students to their community and support wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish is the immersion language; instruction is delivered in Spanish for Pre-K through 8th grade. The program supports bilingual fluency.

Bilingual Teaching
MIDS provides a Spanish-immersion program for Pre-K through 8th grade. Students are immersed daily in Spanish to build bilingual fluency. It is the only independent Spanish-immersion school in Prince George's County.

Immersion Programs
Spanish immersion for Pre-K through 8th grade. Instruction is conducted in Spanish daily, with bilingual fluency as a targeted outcome. The school operates as a private K–8 program in Fort Washington, Maryland.
Admissions

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Scholarships
The Maryland International Day School is a private Spanish-immersion K–8 school in Prince George's County.
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