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Washington Preparatory School

United States, Bothell

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees $28,000 - 31,500
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 42
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Spanish, Mandarin
Typical class size 5
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction

Washington Preparatory School (WaPrep) is a private school in Bothell offering IB Diploma Programme within a dual IB/AP framework. Authorized in 2020, WaPrep structures its curriculum into five divisions—Language & Literature, Humanities, STEM, Arts & Wellbeing, and Electives & College, Career, and Life Skills—with courses across six IB groups: Studies in Language and Literature; Language Acquisition; Individuals & Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; and The Arts. Core requirements include Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service. Languages include English, Spanish, and Mandarin, with IB Chinese Literature A taught in Mandarin. A senior year internship is part of graduation, and students receive personalized course plans under an individualized IB/AP framework. Campus includes classrooms, CS/robotics lab, and boarding. IB-certified faculty with advanced degrees support students; the student-to-faculty ratio is 5:1, and 100% of graduates are admitted to U.S. colleges. Athletics, Performing Arts & Music, and clubs round out the program.

1617 183rd St SE, Bothell, WA 98012

The Essentials

Washington Preparatory School has 42 pupils, typical class sizes of 5, instruction in English.

Location
Washington Preparatory School is located at 1617 183rd St SE, Bothell, WA 98012.

Stages
6th–12th grade

Type
Private, independent school
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
International students board in half of the current, temporary school and office building; with completion of the new building the current building will be converted fully into a dormitory.

Governance and Ownership
Independent private school; IB World School. Accredited by the National Council for Private School Accreditation, Accreditation International, and the Washington State Board of Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at Washington Preparatory School ranges from USD 28,000 to USD 31,500 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- Application fee: $75 (one-time, non‑refundable application charge).

Tuition — Local students (2026–2027 academic year)

- Annual tuition (Local): USD 28,000.
- Academic materials fee (annual): USD 850.
- Activity fee (annual): USD 750 (included in full‑time bus charge where applicable).
- Bus transportation (full‑time AM & PM): USD 1,500 (this amount includes the USD 750 activity fee).
- Optional lunch service: USD 11.25 per day.
- Yearbook: USD 35 (annual).
- Deposit upon signing (local enrolment): USD 500.
- Total cost of attendance (local, excluding optional boarding): USD 30,385; with boarding: USD 52,385.

Tuition — International students (2026–2027 academic year)

- Annual tuition (International): USD 31,500.
- Boarding fee (annual): USD 22,000.
- Academic materials fee (annual): USD 850.
- Activity fee (annual): USD 750.
- Yearbook: USD 35 (annual).
- Deposit upon signing (international enrolment): USD 3,000.
- Total cost of attendance (international, including boarding): USD 55,135.

Boarding fees and boarding details

- Boarding fee (annual): USD 22,000 (applies to students who elect the boarding option).

Other regular fees and charges

- Activity fee: USD 750 (covers field trips and co‑curricular activities; included in the full‑time bus charge where noted).
- Academic materials fee: USD 850 (covers curriculum materials and related academic supplies).
- Bus (full‑time AM & PM): USD 1,500 (includes activity fee).
- Lunch / Hot lunch: published at USD 11.25 per day (optional lunch service); the online payment portal also lists a hot‑lunch fee option.
- Yearbook: USD 35 (annual).
- Technology: campus wireless Internet and use of school technology; families supply student laptops as required. Technology fee listed as USD 0 in the payments portal.

Deposits and upfront payments

- Deposit upon signing for local students: USD 500.
- Deposit upon signing for international students: USD 3,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition and related fees are published as annual amounts. A deposit is required at signing (USD 500 local / USD 3,000 international). Payments may be submitted through the school's secure online payment portal. Specific installment schedules and alternative billing arrangements (for example, semester or monthly instalments) are handled through the school's payment process at checkout.

Refund information

- Refunds for purchases made through the school's online store are governed by the school's online store Terms and Conditions (returns and refunds policy for online purchases). Tuition deposit and tuition refund procedures are identified by the school as part of enrollment and payment processes; deposits are collected at signing in the amounts stated above.

Fee payment options

- The school accepts payments through a secure online payment portal (checkout accepts payments in U.S. dollars; available payment methods are presented at checkout). The online store and payment pages are used to process tuition, boarding, and auxiliary fees. Accepted methods and checkout options are indicated in the secure payment interface.

Scholarships

- Merit scholarships are offered (full tuition, half tuition and percentage awards) with eligibility criteria published; scholarship awards apply against tuition amounts stated above.

Notes on calculations

- All amounts above are in U.S. dollars. Annual tuition figures are the published yearly rates for the 2026–2027 academic year for local and international students; auxiliary fees and deposits are listed as separate line items. Where a per‑term breakdown is required, divide the annual tuition by the number of billing periods the school uses (for example, two semesters or three trimesters) to produce a per‑term amount consistent with the school's chosen billing cycle; the school's payment portal will reflect the specific installment options available at checkout.

Washington Preparatory School contact for billing and payments: phone +1 (425) 892‑8669; email info@waprep.org.
Academics

Washington Preparatory School teaches IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
WaPrep offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) within a dual IB and AP framework. Five academic divisions structure the curriculum: Language & Literature, Humanities, STEM, Arts & Wellbeing, and Electives & College, Career, and Life Skills (CCL). The program provides IB and AP tracks, with courses across six IB subject groups: Studies in Language and Literature; Language Acquisition; Individuals & Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; and The Arts. Core requirements are Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). WaPrep was authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme starting in Fall 2020, and world languages include English, Spanish, and Mandarin (with IB Chinese Literature A taught in Mandarin). A senior year internship is part of graduation, and students receive personalized course plans under a fully individualized, IB/AP framework.

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1

Exam Results
100% college acceptance rate.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue bachelor's degrees at a range of universities. Four graduation pathways guide planning: The Engineer, The Doctor, The Anthropologist, and The Game Designer, all supported by IB and AP tracks and culminating in a Senior Spring Internship. Each student receives a personalized course plan developed with the Head of School.

Gifted and Talented
Tracks offered include IB Diploma Programme, Advanced Placement (AP), and Honors Courses, with ESL Support and a broad menu of electives. The program emphasizes depth within IB and AP tracks and provides advanced coursework across STEM, humanities, and world languages.
Parent Experience

History
Washington Preparatory School was founded in 2018 by two local entrepreneurs who envisioned Washington Preparatory School as a premier IB Diploma Programme institution in King and Snohomish counties. It earned IB authorization in 2020. In 2023, it relocated to a new building across the road from its original business park facility.

Community
Community life is vibrant and welcoming. Students perform, research, compete, create, and serve with teachers beside them, modeling resilience, cultivating belonging, and fostering growth. Families are partners in this work.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus includes classrooms, a computer science and robotics lab, and student common areas. Boarding facilities are available on site. The building tour demonstrates how these spaces are used daily. WaPrep offers the IB Diploma Programme alongside a full AP curriculum.

Academic Facilities
WaPrep is one of four IB-certified private schools in Washington State, offering the IB Diploma Programme alongside a complete AP curriculum. IB-certified faculty hold master's degrees or PhDs and are personally selected by the Head of School. The campus includes classrooms and a dedicated computer science and robotics lab. The Course Catalog outlines the curriculum and course options. Personalized college advising is provided from 10th grade through senior year to support college readiness.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Athletics are offered and students may choose the sport they wish to pursue; WaPrep participates in inter-school, district, state and national competitions. In-house publications are produced by student writers, with a book sale held every two years. The Performing Arts & Music program trains students in dance, drama, painting, and related arts, with exhibitions, concerts, and musical events.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a complete AP curriculum. IB-certified faculty teach the program. The student-to-faculty ratio is 5:1 and 100% of graduates are admitted to U.S. universities. Students compete in state and national competitions, including the Washington State Science & Engineering Fair, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the American Mathematics Competition, and the British Physics Olympiad.

Arts & Creative
The school provides Music Club, Art Club, Creative Writing Club, and Poetry Club. A Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Key was earned by WaPrep student Liona Zhang for digital artwork Samsara.

Social & Hobbies
Robotics Club; Programming Club; WSSEF Club (Science & Engineering Fair); Math Club; Chess Club; Creative Writing Club; Poetry Club; Table Tennis Club; Board Games Club; Speech and Debate Club. Most clubs meet 3:00 pm–4:00 pm; lunch clubs meet 10:55 am–11:55 am.

Leadership & Professional
The Office of College Advising offers customized 1-on-1 experiences for graduates and college applicants. Students begin portfolios in 10th grade, including academic and extracurricular achievements, with a holistic approach to college placement. The school has a 100% acceptance rate to U.S. colleges and universities. The internship program supports career orientation and work with community partners.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Table Tennis Club provides recreational sport; Chess Club and Board Games Club promote social interaction and cognitive skills; Speech and Debate Club develops communication skills.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English as the core language of instruction and offers a broad world-language program in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, with ESL support available. English courses run from middle school through IB levels, including ESL, IB English Language A, and IB English Language B. Spanish is offered from introductory to IB levels (Spanish I–III, Heritage Spanish, IB Spanish Language A and IB Spanish Language B). Mandarin Chinese is offered from introductory to IB levels (Mandarin I–III, Honors Chinese Literature, IB Chinese Literature A, and IB Chinese Language B); IB Chinese Literature A is taught in Mandarin.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches English as the core language of instruction and offers world language study in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, with ESL support.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditation International; Washington State Board of Education approval
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit Application. Submit your application through our online admissions portal to begin the process. Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis. The admissions team reviews completed applications after all required materials are received and will notify families of the decision and next steps. 2. Campus Tour or Open House (Highly Recommended). Prospective families are encouraged to visit WaPrep; attending an Open House or scheduling a private campus tour counts toward this step. 3. Student and Family Interview. A conversation with the admissions team to learn more about your child; interviews can be in person, by phone, or via video call. 4. Admissions Decision. After all materials are received and reviewed, WaPrep will share a decision and enrollment steps. Required materials include the Initial Application, Parent/Guardian Statement, Student Questionnaire and Essay, current year and two prior years' transcripts, two teacher recommendations, a School Administrator Form, standardized test results (ITBS, ISEE, SSAT, Smarter Balanced, or equivalent), and participation in a Student and Parent Interview. For questions, contact the admissions team at (425) 892-8669 or admissions@waprep.org.

Scholarships
The WA Prep Merit Scholarship is a merit-based award designed to recognize and support exceptional academic talent. Recipients are chosen based on exemplary academic records, outstanding talent, and potential to contribute to the school community. The scholarship options include Full Tuition, Half Tuition, and 25% Tuition scholarships, with eligibility criteria including high grades, strong test results, and achievement in national-level competitions. The School Board may consider additional scholarships or financial assistance on a case-by-case basis; families can inquire to info@waprep.org.
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