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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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Official information of The Northwest School in 2024 | FindingSchool
A- Boarding
A- Matriculation
A- Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
A Community
A- Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $68,950
Day S. Tuition: $44,950
# of Students: 500
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 10%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $18,000/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 86%
SAT: 1340/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
LAC #4 Pomona College 1
#21 Emory University 1
#23 Georgetown University 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#27 University of Southern California 2
#28 New York University 3
#28 Tufts University 3
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 2
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Carleton College 3
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#59 University of Washington 6
#63 George Washington University 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 2
#76 Willamette University 2
#79 Gonzaga University 1
LAC #16 Haverford College 1
#83 University of California: Riverside 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 2
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1
#103 Temple University 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
LAC #22 University of Richmond 1
#122 Chapman University 1
#127 Seattle University 1
#136 Millsaps College 1
LAC #30 Scripps College 1
#151 Colorado State University 1
#151 Marymount Manhattan College 1
#162 Oregon State University 3
LAC #35 Pitzer College 1
#182 Belmont University 1
LAC #38 Whitman College 2
LAC #42 Occidental College 4
LAC #50 Connecticut College 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
Bentley University 2
DigiPen Institute of Technology 1
Emerson College 1
McDaniel College 1
McGill University 1
Parsons The New School for Design 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 3
University of Toronto 1
Western Washington University 1
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Sports

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

Arts

(Total 20)
Acting
Band
Choir
Dance
Jazz
Music
Performing
Production
Theater
Animation
Acting
Band
Choir
Dance
Jazz
Music
Performing
Production
Theater
Animation
Ceramics
Drawing
Graphic Design
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Video
Watercolor
Design
Mixed Media
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 40)
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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Contact Info

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

Year Founded: 1980
Campus Size: 2 acres
Boarding Rate: 9%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

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

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 23)
4.7/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
4.0 / 5 Overall
4.0 / 5 Academics
4.0 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about The Northwest School

01.
Tell me a bit about The Northwest School.
The Northwest School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Seattle, Washington, US. It was founded 1980 , and currently has about 500 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.northwestschool.org.
02.
Does The Northwest School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Northwest School also have 86% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do The Northwest School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2022, some students attended Washington University in St. Louis, Cornell University, University of California: Los Angeles, Pomona College and Emory University.
04.
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, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for The Northwest School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Northwest School in 2024 is $64,565 ~ $70,390, 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 .
06.
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.
07.
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 116 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Northwest School has been favorited by 223 users.
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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.
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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.
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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
A- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
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