About Us
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Every Saturday, over 400 students attend Escuela Argentina de Washington.
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At a Glance
CONCEPT
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Saturday school for Hispanic heritage students
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First school outside Argentina with a complementary curriculum in Spanish
FOUNDED
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In 1969 by Comisión Esperanza de Damas Argentinas (CEDA)
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Independently operated since 1972
ACCREDITED
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By the Ministry of Education of Argentina
CAMPUS
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2 campuses in Potomac, MD
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A school library with reading, visual material and games in Spanish available to teachers and families
ENROLLMENT
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420 students, Pre K–12
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51% girls and 49% boys
COMMUNITY
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Students from DC, Maryland, and Virginia
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More than 14 countries represented
TUITION
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$2550 in 2024-25
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Financial aid available
ACADEMICS
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Complementary academic curriculum in Spanish
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Follows the official Argentine curriculum in Language Arts, Social Studies and Literature
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Our students achieve high scores in the AP Exams in Spanish Language, Literature and Culture
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100% of graduates attend college
FACULTY AND STAFF
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50 bilingual and bicultural faculty and personnel
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31 faculty members representing 7 nationalities
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1:10 teacher-student ratio
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Average class size of 15
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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Soccer for young players
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Opportunities to participate in culturally relevant contests and competitions
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School competitions that provide an outlet for academic interests
PORTRAIT OF OUR GRADUATE
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Bilingual and multicultural
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Global citizen who understands and appreciates diversity
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Determined individual who embraces academic rigor
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Creative and independent thinker