The Northwest School: September to June
Imagine a school where learning is a joy, where the curriculum is designed to prepare students for a changing world and where everyone discovers the exhilarating chemistry between academics and the arts.
The Northwest School is that exuberant place, where students discover the connections between historic, scientific, philosophical and artistic fields of knowledge…and where our international character makes thinking beyond our own borders a daily reality.
Who We Are
- The Northwest School is an independent, college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12.
- A co-educational day and boarding school, located in downtown Seattle, WA.
- Of 460 students, over 80 come from many countries outside of the United States.
- A challenging academic program based on the conviction that all branches of knowledge are interconnected.
- A vibrant community where no student gets lost.
Why We Shine
- Teachers who are passionate about their disciplines create an atmosphere where learning is joyful.
- Class sizes of 15 to 18 students and a culture based on "Courtesy and Common Sense" encourage close personal connections between students and teachers.
- Our curriculum and the presence of our international students give our community a truly global perspective.
- Because we value the arts and academics equally, we offer 57 arts classes taught by professional artists.
- We field 30 teams in six sports.
- Our alumni are leaders in science, journalism, the arts, business, politics, education and technology.
For more information about The Northwest School, go to
www.northwestschool.org.
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