Northwest School

Northwest School, founded in 1980, is an IB World School located in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood of Seattle, Washington. Serving approximately 300 students in grades 6 through 12, Northwest School offers the IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme within an intimate, intellectually vibrant community. The school is renowned for its progressive, inquiry-based approach to education, emphasising global citizenship, environmental sustainability, and social justice. Students engage in rigorous academics alongside extensive arts, outdoor education, and community service programmes. The school's small size fosters deep student-teacher relationships and a strong sense of community. Northwest School consistently produces IB Diploma graduates with excellent results who go on to attend universities worldwide. The campus, a converted historic building, creates a unique urban learning environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.