What are the schools in Washington DC like?

"Washington DC is home to some of the best international and bilingual schools in the country. The British International School of Washington (BISW) is a top-tier international school that offers a rigorous academic program in a nurturing environment. BISW is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and offers a curriculum based on the English National Curriculum. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama. The International School of Washington (ISW) is another excellent international school in the city. ISW offers a comprehensive curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate program, and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama. The Washington International School (WIS) is a top-tier bilingual school that offers a rigorous academic program in both English and Spanish. WIS is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and offers a curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate program. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama. The French International School of Washington (FISW) is a top-tier bilingual school that offers a rigorous academic program in both French and English. FISW is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and offers a curriculum based on the French National Curriculum. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama," wrote an expat with kids at in Washington DC.

"I think the school pushes reading and writing in the Elementary School but feel it loses its way academically in the Middle and High School. It is a for profit school which is a problem as you never feel there's much money about. It is owned by a company in London. Not very personal with poor communication," commented one expat when asked about British School of Washington in Washington DC.