Maryland International Day School

United States, Washington DC

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Spanish, English

Fees $15,550

Ages 3 - 14 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 2001

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages French, Spanish

Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional

Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School

Introduction

Maryland International Day School is a private K-8 school in Fort Washington, Prince George's County, offering a full Spanish-immersion program and an IB-inspired curriculum (PYP) alongside a bespoke curriculum. From age 3 through 14, students engage in daily Spanish immersion to build bilingual fluency, with early learning using inquiry-based approaches and Core Knowledge literacy and math foundations. In Lower School (Grades 1-4), instruction blends dual-language learning with Core Knowledge academics and projects that foster global awareness. In Middle School (Grades 5-8), students pursue advanced bilingual coursework and leadership development, emphasizing critical thinking and real-world application. Experiential Learning includes field trips across the Washington, DC area and international study-abroad experiences to immerse students in Spanish-speaking cultures. The school cultivates cultural literacy, community engagement, and a confident global outlook through language-centered education and real-world experiences. Prospective families will find qualified teachers, small class sizes, and a welcoming, culturally rich learning environment for success.

10900 Indian Head Hwy, Fort Washington, MD 20744, United States

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The Essentials

Location

10900 Indian Head Highway, Fort Washington, MD 20744. The school is in Prince George's County, Maryland. The campus sits on Indian Head Highway, a main roadway in the Fort Washington area.

Stages

Early Learning (Pre-K–Kindergarten); Lower School (Grades 1–4); Middle School (Grades 5–8)

Type

private Spanish-immersion K–8 school

School day structure

Drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m. and the school day starts at 8:30 a.m. Dismissal is 2:30 p.m. for Pre-K and 4:00 p.m. for other students, with morning care from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. and aftercare from 4:15 to 6:30 p.m.

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Fees

Application fees

- Application fee: No application, registration, or enrollment-deposit amount is published publicly on the school's Tuition & Fees or Admissions pages.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)

- Annual tuition (published figure for the 2025–2026 academic year): USD 15,550 per student. This annual tuition applies to students across the school's grade range (Pre‑K through Grade 8).

- Per‑term / per‑installment amounts: The school does not publish a per‑term or per‑grade breakdown of the USD 15,550 annual tuition on its public Tuition & Fees or Admissions pages; only the single annual tuition figure is published. No separate tuition schedule by individual year groups is published.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing schedule and formal payment terms (for example: payment dates, due dates, required deposits, late fees, or available installment schedules) are not published on the public Tuition & Fees or Admissions pages. The publicly available information lists only the annual tuition amount and available tuition discounts.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: Not applicable. Maryland International Day School is a day school (Spanish‑immersion K–8 day school); no boarding program or boarding fees are published.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, aftercare, activities, etc.)

- Uniforms: Students are required to wear uniforms. The school requires families to purchase uniforms after admission, but uniform prices are not published on the public Admissions/FAQs pages.

- Before & Aftercare: The school provides before‑ and after‑school care. Before care and aftercare are billed daily and specific hours are published (Morning care: 8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.; Aftercare: 4:15 p.m.–6:30 p.m.), but per‑day or per‑term rates for these programs are not published on the public pages. After‑school activities (e.g., robotics, music, sports) are offered for an additional fee, but specific activity fees are not published.

- Additional or incidental fees (for example: activity fees, materials fees, transportation, field trips, instrument rentals): no publicly published dollar amounts for these items appear on the public Tuition & Fees or Admissions pages.

- Tuition discounts and scholarships: A sibling discount of USD 1,000 is published for each additional enrolled student. Military scholarships are noted as available to support military families.

Refund information

- The school's public Tuition & Fees and FAQs pages do not publish specific refund policies (for example: refunds for withdrawal, pro‑rata refunds, or refund deadlines). No publicly posted refund terms are available on those pages.

Fee payment options

- Specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card types, ACH/bank transfer, check, wire transfer, or third‑party payment processors) are not listed on the public Tuition & Fees or Admissions pages. The public information does not specify which payment channels are accepted.

Summary of published / unavailable items

- Published, verifiable items: Annual tuition for 2025–2026 is USD 15,550 per student; a USD 1,000 sibling discount and military scholarships are published; the school operates a day program (Pre‑K–8), requires uniforms, and offers before/aftercare billed daily.

- Items not published publicly (no dollar amounts or schedules found on the school's Tuition & Fees, Admissions, FAQs, or public enrollment pages): application fee amount, enrollment/registration deposit amount, per‑term tuition breakdown, per‑grade or per‑program tuition differentiation, detailed billing schedule and payment deadlines, formal refund policy language with dollar examples, uniform pricing, per‑day or per‑term rates for before/aftercare, activity/program fee amounts, and the list of accepted payment methods.

If you require the published annual tuition figure and the items explicitly listed above in a single authoritative quote for database entry, the single published annual tuition for 2025–2026 is USD 15,550 per student, with a USD 1,000 sibling discount and military scholarship support noted.

Academics

Curriculum

The Maryland International Day School is a private K-8 Spanish-immersion school in Prince George's County, Fort Washington, MD, with daily Spanish immersion and it is the county's only independent Spanish-immersion private school. In Early Learning (Pre-K through Kindergarten), the program offers full Spanish immersion to build early language fluency, with inquiry-based learning and Core Knowledge foundations in literacy, math, and world awareness. Lower School (Grades 1-4) uses dual-language instruction to deepen fluency in Spanish and English, along with Core Knowledge-based academics, inquiry-driven projects, and global awareness. Middle School (Grades 5-8) provides advanced bilingual instruction, rigorous academics rooted in Core Knowledge, and an emphasis on leadership, critical thinking, and real-world application for a global perspective. Experiential Learning includes field trips across the Washington, DC area and international study-abroad experiences to immerse students in Spanish-speaking cultures.

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The Maryland International Day School is a private Spanish-immersion K–8 school in Prince George's County.

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FAQs

Where is Maryland International Day School located and what is the campus like?

Maryland International Day School is at 10900 Indian Head Highway, Fort Washington, MD 20744 in Prince George's County. The campus sits on Indian Head Highway, a main roadway in the Fort Washington area.

What ages and grade levels does the school serve?

MIDS serves students aged 3 through 14, covering Early Learning (Pre‑K–Kindergarten), Lower School (Grades 1–4), and Middle School (Grades 5–8).

Is the school co‑educational and what type of curriculum does it follow?

The school is co‑educational and offers a Spanish‑immersion program with an IB‑inspired Primary Years approach alongside a bespoke curriculum rooted in Core Knowledge foundations. Instruction emphasizes bilingual fluency, inquiry‑based learning, and global awareness.

Is there an application fee or published enrollment deposit amount?

No application, registration, or enrollment‑deposit amount is published publicly on the school's Tuition & Fees or Admissions pages.

Are any discounts or scholarships available to families?

A sibling discount of USD 1,000 is published for each additional enrolled student, and military scholarships are noted as available to support military families.

What before‑ and after‑school care does the school offer and how is it billed?

The school provides morning care and aftercare: morning care is 8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. and aftercare is 4:15 p.m.–6:30 p.m.; these services are billed daily, though specific per‑day rates are not published publicly. Drop‑off begins at 7:30 a.m. and the school day starts at 8:30 a.m., with dismissal at 2:30 p.m. for Pre‑K and 4:00 p.m. for other students.

What curriculum and academic foundations does MIDS use in early years and beyond?

Early Learning uses full Spanish immersion with inquiry‑based approaches and Core Knowledge foundations in literacy, math, and world awareness. Lower School blends dual‑language instruction with Core Knowledge academics and projects, while Middle School offers advanced bilingual coursework with a focus on leadership, critical thinking, and real‑world application.

How is Spanish immersion implemented across grade levels?

Students are in full Spanish immersion in Early Learning (Pre‑K–K), transition to dual‑language instruction in Lower School (Grades 1–4) to deepen fluency in both Spanish and English, and pursue advanced bilingual instruction in Middle School (Grades 5–8).

What experiential learning opportunities does the school provide?

Experiential Learning includes field trips across the Washington, DC area to museums, cultural institutions, and historical landmarks, as well as international study‑abroad experiences that immerse students in Spanish‑speaking cultures.

Is boarding available at MIDS?

No. Maryland International Day School is a day school (Spanish‑immersion K–8 day school); no boarding program or boarding fees are published.

What facilities or resources support the school's experiential learning program?

The school leverages the Washington metropolitan area for field trips to museums, cultural institutions, and historical landmarks, and organizes international study‑abroad experiences to support immersion in Spanish‑speaking cultures.

What kinds of after‑school activities and clubs are offered?

After‑school activities such as robotics, music, and sports are offered for an additional fee, and other club options are available as part of the school's extracurricular program.

Does the school run a summer program or camps?

Yes, the school offers events such as MIDSummer Dream Camp as part of its seasonal programming and enrichment opportunities.

How are arts and cultural experiences integrated into student life?

Students engage in cultural projects and frequent field trips to museums and cultural institutions, which foster creativity and cultural awareness and are integrated with language and global education.

How does MIDS support students' social‑emotional learning (SEL)?

The school emphasizes social‑emotional growth in a nurturing, language‑rich environment where students are taught to value others, express themselves, and act with integrity, supported by a values‑driven culture of respect and responsibility.

What safeguarding and health measures does the school have in place?

The school has an Accident Policy with student accident insurance, CPR and first‑aid certified staff, contagious‑disease reporting requirements, and a safety and conduct code that includes time‑outs and potential suspension or dismissal procedures.

How does the school support learners of English and Spanish language development?

MIDS provides dual‑language instruction from Early Learning through Middle School in English and Spanish, with daily Spanish immersion designed to develop bilingual fluency and language skills across subjects.

Are uniforms required and how are they handled?

Yes, uniforms are required and families are expected to purchase uniforms after admission; specific uniform prices are not published publicly.

What are the daily schedule and dismissal times for students?

Drop‑off begins at 7:30 a.m., the school day starts at 8:30 a.m., and dismissal is at 2:30 p.m. for Pre‑K and 4:00 p.m. for other students, with morning care from 8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. and aftercare from 4:15 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

What should families plan for regarding lunches and snacks?

One hour is allocated for lunch and recess for all students, and parents provide meals; Jr. and Kindergarten students may bring a snack for a mid‑afternoon break, with healthy options such as fruit or granola bars encouraged.

What are the tuition fees at Maryland International Day School?

Annual tuition at Maryland International Day School is USD 15,550 a year. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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