Washington, D.C. area · Bethesda · WW School

Bethesda, Maryland

Possible arrival gateway: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Explore high-school learning across the humanities, sciences and arts in Bethesda, with opportunities to join school-offered extracurricular activities during the visit.

Weaving and handwork

School introduction

This high school is in Bethesda, Maryland, within the Washington metropolitan area. Academics, the arts and practical learning work together, helping students develop understanding and expression through discussion, creative work and observation.

Visitors may join regular high-school classes and school-offered extracurricular activities, with staff support as they adjust to school life. At least one week is recommended; discuss the eligible grade and intended duration with an advisor.

Curriculum

Humanities courses emphasize writing and discussion; science includes experimental physics, geology, chemistry and biology; mathematics focuses on conceptual understanding. Art, woodworking, performance and computing are also part of high-school learning.

Morning thematic blocks typically last three to four weeks, while afternoon STEAM courses rotate by quarter. The topics, activities and tasks encountered during a short visit depend on what is running at that time.

Short visits are for high-school students; ask an advisor about the eligible grade.
One week is a recommended duration; discuss any minimum attendance requirement with an advisor.
A brief stay may include only part of a thematic block.

School features

Humanities, experimental science and the arts
Regular classes and school-offered activities
Staff support for settling into school life

Grades available for short-term study & entry requirements

Eligible grades: High school; contact an advisor about eligible grades

Application requirements

Placement should suit the student’s high-school grade, English level and learning background.
Attendance dates must fit available places and the courses running at the time.
Plan accommodation, guardianship, transport and required entry documents before finalizing travel.

Is one week the minimum stay?

The school recommends at least one week to experience the learning routine. Ask an advisor about the minimum stay that can be arranged.

Which courses can a visitor join?

Visitors may join regular high-school classes and school-offered extracurricular activities. The actual selection depends on grade, the thematic block and the timetable.

Does school support include housing and guardianship?

School staff help students settle into learning and school life. Housing, transport and out-of-school guardianship require separate arrangements.

Dates, duration & fees

Length of study: At least 1 week recommended; discuss the intended duration
Dates: Contact an advisor about January–February 2027 dates, grade-level places and courses running during the visit.
Fees: Contact an advisor

Accommodation & documents

Attendance options: Contact an advisor about accommodation and guardianship

Housing, local guardianship, transport and out-of-school care require separate arrangements. Staff support during school does not include round-the-clock supervision or homestay placement.

Typical application materials

Have the student’s high-school grade, English level and preferred dates ready.
Contact an advisor for application and entry-document requirements.

More campus & classroom photos

Small-group mathematics discussion

Clay sculpture

Off-campus practical learning

Wetland field study

Location

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Bethesda, Maryland · Regional overview

Map attribution

Airports are arrival-planning references, not the school location. Confirm flights, connections and onward school transport separately.

Enquiries & Applications

Discuss classes, dates, entry requirements and family arrangements with an ASCWORLD education advisor.

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