About the School
DCI - District of Columbia International School is a tuition-free public charter school in Washington, D.C., established in 2014. It is the first International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle and High Public Charter School in the district, serving over 1,600 students in grades 6 through 12. DCI is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, with no single subgroup holding a majority among its student body. The school aims to develop multilingual, culturally competent students who are engaged and knowledgeable. DCI offers a comprehensive educational program based on the International Baccalaureate framework, including the Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme. A key feature of the school is its partial language immersion program, where students can choose to study Spanish, French, or Chinese daily. With a modern learning environment that includes a 1:1 Chromebook ratio, DCI provides a supportive and rigorous academic experience for all studen