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Overview

The Northwest School offers a rigorous, college-preparatory program with a cross-disciplinary curriculum. Courses in the humanities, mathematics, science, languages, and arts are required at all times. The school has a uniquely international character: the fact that 16% of its population comes from abroad gives students a truly global perspective. Regular participation in environment teams, which clean the historic building and grounds, and in the outdoor program, which offers trips throughout the region, teach responsibility and respect for the environment. Students graduate from the Upper School with a true liberal arts education. The academic core is a three-year survey of human society from prehistory through present day. Learning to analyze history from political, economic, social, religious, and artistic perspectives lays the foundation for college-level electives in the senior year. The school has a uniquely international character: the fact that 16% of its population comes from abroad gives students a truly global perspective. Regular participation in environment teams, which clean the historic building and grounds, and in the outdoor program, which offers trips throughout the region, teach responsibility and respect for the environment. Students graduate from the Upper School with a true liberal arts education. The academic core is a three-year survey of human society from prehistory through present day. Learning to analyze history from political, economic, social, religious, and artistic perspectives lays the foundation for college-level electives in the senior year. The daily presence of international students from more than 12 countries creates a global perspective for our whole community and makes our population unique among Seattle-area schools. International students who receive ESL support are gradually integrated into more courses with American students each year. Physical education, sports teams, arts courses, class trips, the Environment Program and the Outdoor Program offer additional chances for interaction.
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The Northwest School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool
A- Boarding
A- Matriculation
B+ Academics
B Extracurricular activities
A Community
B+ Reviews
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $68,950
Day S. Tuition: $44,950
# of Students: 420
Boarding Rate: 11%
Teacher:Student: 1:6%
International Student: 12%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $21,429/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 86%
SAT: 1340/1600
IB: No

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#14 Brown University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 2
LAC #4 Pomona College 2
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#27 University of Southern California 2
#28 New York University 3
#28 Tufts University 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 3
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#55 Santa Clara University 2
#59 University of Washington 6
LAC #13 Hamilton College 1
#68 Kalamazoo College 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#79 American University 1
LAC #17 Barnard College 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
#93 University of Denver 1
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1
#99 University of Oregon 3
#103 University of San Francisco 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
LAC #22 Vassar College 2
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#117 University of Vermont 1
#127 Seattle University 1
#130 Eckerd College 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
LAC #30 Bryn Mawr College 2
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #30 Scripps College 3
LAC #35 Pitzer College 1
LAC #36 Oberlin College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
LAC #38 Whitman College 3
LAC #42 Occidental College 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
Culinary Institute of America 1
Goldsmiths, University of London 1
Oxford College of Emory University 1
Saint Louis University Madrid 1
Sciences Po Paris 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
University of New Haven 1
Western Washington University 3
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Ranking University/College Students
Bentley University
University of California: San Diego
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Washington
University of California: Riverside
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Sports

(Total 6)
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 20)
Asian Art Club
Asian Pacific Islander Affinity Group
Badminton Club
Birding
Black Student Union
The Cooking Space
Cupcakes for a Cause
Dungeons and Dragons
Internet of Things
Jewish Student Union
Asian Art Club
Asian Pacific Islander Affinity Group
Badminton Club
Birding
Black Student Union
The Cooking Space
Cupcakes for a Cause
Dungeons and Dragons
Internet of Things
Jewish Student Union
Latin American Union
Middle School Book Club
PlayClayPlay
Programming Interest Group
Q-Club
Team Enough
Womanxst Interest Group
Inernaional student union
Environmental Interest Group
Model UN Interest Group
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Arts

(Total 26)
Band
Choir
Dance
Jazz
Performing
Production
Animation
Ceramics
Drawing
Graphic Design
Band
Choir
Dance
Jazz
Performing
Production
Animation
Ceramics
Drawing
Graphic Design
Photography
Sculpture
Video
Watercolor
Design
Vocal
Yearbook
Orchestra
Recording
Songwriting
Media
Studio Art
Art
Costume Design
String
Theater
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Class 2024
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Class 2021
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School Materials

学校中文资料
国际生介绍.pdf
学校介绍.pdf

School Link

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Contact Info

Official website
1415 Summit Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
206-682-7309
Global@northwestschool.org
Washington

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1980
Campus Size: 2 acres
Boarding Rate: 11%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/05
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Other Accepted Scores: DET, IELTS, iTEP SLATE, EIKEN
School Code:
TOEFL: 1715
SSAT: 5413
ISEE: 481127

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 24)
4.7/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 2)
4.5 / 5 Overall
4.5 / 5 Academics
4.5 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation
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Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about The Northwest School

Tell me a bit about The Northwest School.
The Northwest School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Washington, US. It was founded 1980 , and currently has about 420 students, 12.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.northwestschool.org.
Does The Northwest School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Northwest School also have 86% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Northwest School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Brown University, Washington University in St. Louis, Cornell University, Pomona College and Carnegie Mellon University.
What is the application requirement for The Northwest School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Northwest School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Northwest School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Northwest School in 2024 is $68,950 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Global@northwestschool.org .
Where is The Northwest School located?
The Northwest School is located in the State of Washington of USA. The closest major city is Seattle, which is about 0 miles away from school. Most families can choose Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Northwest School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Northwest School is among the most popular schools, within top 122 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Northwest School has been favorited by 227 users.
How to start with an application with The Northwest School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Northwest School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Northwest School’s official site: http://www.northwestschool.org or call them at 206-682-7309.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Northwest School?
Yes, here are few: Auburn Adventist Academy, Annie Wright Schools and

The closest major city is Seattle. You can find out more schools near Seattle here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Northwest School?
The overall rating for The Northwest School is A-.

The section ratings of The Northwest School are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
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