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Academia Washington

Venezuela, Caracas

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Introduction

Academia Washington is a private, co‑educational day school located in Colinas de Valle Arriba (Calle C), Caracas 1080, Miranda, Venezuela. The school follows the American curriculum (on file) and is also authorised to deliver the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. It serves Educación Inicial, Educación Primaria and Educación Media General (preschool, primary and secondary levels). The institution operates bilingually with instruction in Spanish and English and offers additional language options such as German. Notable facilities include the Katherine Tugendhat library — a modernised resource centre holding over 12,000 items — and an on‑site medical service; the school runs organised sports (intramural and varsity) and a range of extracurricular activities. Distinctive aspects of the programme include active participation in Model United Nations events (WAMUN and other international MUNs) and required community‑service hours alongside the IB community and service/CAS components.

Caracas 1080, Miranda, Venezuela

The Essentials

Academia Washington has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Venezuela.

Stages
Preschool (Educación Inicial), Primary (Educación Primaria), and General Secondary Education (Educación Media General). International Baccalaureate programmes are offered: Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.

Type
An American curriculum school in Venezuela offering bilingual education.

Country affiliation
Venezuela

Religious affiliation
Secular

School day structure
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Washington Academy is a private, co-ed, bilingual (English/Spanish) K-12 school in Caracas, Venezuela and is registered with the Venezuelan School System. It is non-profit and owned by the Fundación Academia Washington; the board of directors provides legal representation, direction and administration to ensure the school's mission is met.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1966 by American and Venezuelan educators, Washington Academy is a private, bilingual (English/Spanish), K-12, co-educational school in Caracas, Venezuela. It is registered with the Venezuelan School System, is nonprofit, and enrolls more than 500 students from multiple nationalities. The curriculum blends the Venezuelan program with extensive English-language instruction, with core courses taught in both English and Spanish. The school began offering International Baccalaureate programs, with the Diploma Programme starting in September 2002 and the Middle Years Programme authorized in April 2016.

Community
Washington Community includes Alumni, SPRAW, and WAMUN. The school offers extracurricular activities such as Robotics and Chess. The school is recognized by institutions that support its international and multicultural character.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is private, coed, and bilingual (Spanish/English). It is registered with Venezuela's Ministry of Education and was founded in 1966. It serves preschool, primary, and general secondary with a science emphasis and offers an expanded English-language program in addition to official programs. The school offers International Baccalaureate programs with the Diploma Programme authorized since 2002 and the Middle Years Programme authorized since 2016.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches in Spanish and English and maintains an international, multicultural character. It offers International Baccalaureate programs and supports community activities such as WAMUN (Model United Nations) and SPRAW.

Social & Hobbies
The school has Robotics and Chess clubs as extracurricular activities. Sports are offered under Deports, and Traditional Activities are part of the extracurricular landscape.

Community & Service
The school has an Alumni network and hosts SPRAW and WAMUN programs within the Washington community.

Leadership & Professional
The school has 36 IB-certified teachers who lead the International Baccalaureate programs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has a Library and a Medical Service. It provides access to sports and other well-being activities, and is located in Colinas de Valle Arriba, Caracas, with weekday hours.
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