Type
Day
School
British International School of Washington
Siviq Rank#225Day
DayIB Program
Enrollment
800
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Global
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
The attached PDF is for British International School of Chicago, South Loop (BISC-SL), not British International School of Washington. Extracted below is the normalized 2025-2026 profile data supported by the provided PDF.
College Counseling
Danika Nowak, Director of College Counseling; Sam Aldredge, College Counselor.
Advanced Coursework
Students in Grades 9 and 10 (Years 10 and 11) pursue the IGCSE; students in Grades 11 and 12 (Years 12 and 13) pursue the IB Diploma Programme, with IB Diploma, IB Scholar, and College Prep course routes described.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
100th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 100% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Outcomes
0th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 0% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
84th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 84% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 13
Profile
Academics
- IB Program
- Yes
Profile
Student Body
- Countries Represented
- 37
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- The school focuses on individual growth and achievements rather than conventional ranking.
- Weighted Grades
- No
- Weighted Grades Policy
- Unlike traditional U.S. high schools, we do not calculate or report GPAs, allowing us to emphasize personalized learning and development.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Executive Principal
Michael Henderson
Head of Secondary
Nicola Able
Director of College Counseling
Danika Nowak
Head of IBDP
Laura Gilmartin
Head of IBDP
Ro Grainger
Curriculum & Academics
Sam Cosgrove
Institutional
Contacts
Director of College Counseling
Danika Nowak
College Counselor
Sam Aldredge
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB
140666
UCAS
45910
IB
3362
External References
Links
Search & Answers
British International School of Washington Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at British International School of Washington?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for British International School of Washington.
How many students are enrolled at British International School of Washington?
The current school profile reports about 800 students enrolled at British International School of Washington.
What grades does British International School of Washington offer?
British International School of Washington currently reports serving grades 13.
Is British International School of Washington a day school or a boarding school?
British International School of Washington is a private school.
Does British International School of Washington offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
The current profile does not list AP courses, but it does report that British International School of Washington offers the IB program.
Is the supplied school profile actually for British International School of Washington?
No. The normalized evidence says the provided profile is for British International School of Chicago, South Loop, so some details may not match the Washington campus.
Does the supplied profile report GPAs or weighted grades?
No. The profile says the school does not calculate or report GPAs, does not use weighted grading, and focuses on individual growth rather than conventional class ranking.
What high school course path does the supplied profile describe?
It says students in Grades 9 and 10 follow the IGCSE, then move into the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12, with IB Diploma, IB Scholar, and College Prep routes available.
What do the 2025 IB results in the supplied profile look like?
The profile reports a 100% IBDP pass rate in 2025. It also lists 23 students tested, with an average score of 31 compared with a 30.5 world average.
By Geography
Nearby Schools
By Similarity
Similar Schools
Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | May 11, 2026 | Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Advanced Course Notes • Boarding Model • Boarding Status • Boarding Status Code • More normalized profile fields |
| About the Nord Anglia family | Nord Anglia Education www.nordangliaeducation.com/about-nord-anglia | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Founded Year |
| Nord Anglia Schools | 80+ International Schools Worldwide www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Countries Represented |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions | Nord Anglia Education | www.nordangliaeducation.com/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions | Nord Anglia Education | www.nordangliaeducation.com/admissions#admissions-process | supplemental_backfill |
| Nord Anglia Schools | 80+ International Schools Worldwide | www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools | supplemental_backfill |
| International Schools in the Americas | Nord Anglia Education | www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/americas | supplemental_backfill |
| International Schools in Asia | Nord Anglia Education | www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/asia | supplemental_backfill |
| International Schools in Europe | Nord Anglia Education | www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/europe | supplemental_backfill |
| International Schools in the Middle East | Nord Anglia Education | www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/middle-east | supplemental_backfill |
| About the Nord Anglia family | Nord Anglia Education | www.nordangliaeducation.com/about-nord-anglia | supplemental_backfill |
| Nord Anglia Education | International Day & Boarding Schools | www.nordangliaeducation.com | existing |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 13 | BISC-SL is a leading, independent coeducational day school for students from Nursery through Year 13. |
| Lowest Grade | 13 | 13 |
| Highest Grade | 13 | 13 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 13 |
| Boarding Status | Day | BISC-SL is a leading, independent coeducational day school |
| Boarding Status Code | day | Day |
| School Type | Private | Founded in 2001, the British International School of Chicago, South Loop (BISC-SL) is a leading, independent coeducational day school for students from Nursery through Year 13. |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 800 | 800 STUDENTS |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 2012 | founded in 2012 |
| School Leadership | - | Michael Henderson — Executive Principal — [email protected] |
| Key Contacts | - | Danika Nowak — Director of College Counseling — [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | - |
| School Codes | - | CEEB 140666 |
| AP Courses | - | - |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | Yes | The IB Diploma Programme at BISC-SL offers students in Grades 11 and 12 (Years 12 and 13) |
| Honors Program | - | - |
| Advanced Course Notes | Students in Grades 9 and 10 (Years 10 and 11) pursue the IGCSE; students in Grades 11 and 12 (Years 12 and 13) pursue the IB Diploma Programme, with IB Diploma, IB Scholar, and College Prep course routes described. | BISC-SL students in Grades 9 and 10 (Years 10 and 11) pursue the IGCSE... The IB Diploma Programme at BISC-SL offers students in Grades 11 and 12 (Years 12 and 13)... Based on their Year 10-11 performance, students in Years 12 & 13 follow one of three IB course routes |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | Danika Nowak, Director of College Counseling; Sam Aldredge, College Counselor. | Danika Nowak Director of College Counseling ... Sam Aldredge College Counselor |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | - | - |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | 37 | 37 countries |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | The school focuses on individual growth and achievements rather than conventional ranking. | At BISC-SL, we prioritize a holistic approach to education, focusing on each student's individual growth and achievements rather than conventional ranking or weighted grading systems. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | The school focuses on individual growth and achievements rather than conventional ranking. |
| Weighted Grades | No | At BISC-SL, we prioritize a holistic approach to education... rather than conventional ranking or weighted grading systems. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | Unlike traditional U.S. high schools, we do not calculate or report GPAs, allowing us to emphasize personalized learning and development. | Unlike traditional U.S. high schools, we do not calculate or report GPAs, allowing us to emphasize personalized learning and development. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | day_only | day_only |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | global | global |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Signals | - | Supplied profile evidence is for British International School of Chicago, South Loop (BISC-SL), not British International School of Washington.; School is explicitly described as an independent coeducational day school.; Academic program includes IGCSE in Grades 9-10 and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11-12, with IB Diploma, IB Scholar, and College Prep routes.; 2025 IB results show a 100% IBDP pass rate, with 31 average points versus a 30.5 world average.; Student body is described as representing over 42 nationalities.; College counseling staff listed include a Director of College Counseling and a College Counselor.; Testing policy is not reported in the supplied evidence.; No admissions-rate or applicant-volume data are provided.; No financial-aid participation data are provided.; College-outcome evidence in the supplied data is limited to a reporting span note: 'University Acceptances 2023-2025'. |