Wilmington Friends School

* Quaker, founded in 1748; click to read mission/philosophy statement.

* Welcoming to all faith and ethical traditions, focus on values rather than religion; click to read more about Quaker education.

* Coed, age two through 12th grade

* All college preparatory; click for the college list.

* Signature international programs, including the International Baccalaureate (first authorized IB school in Delaware) and School Year Abroad (first member school in Delaware)

* A "global" approach at all grade levels, in content and in teaching students to engage complex issues intellectually and in action, in and outside of the classroom, with a sense of confidence and responsibility; click to read more about global education at Friends.

* Language study beginning in PK (Spanish)

* 113 new students enrolled for the 2009-10 school year

* Commitment to diversity dates to 1748; 23% of students are people of color; click to read mission/philosophy statement.

* National/international faculty searches, emphasis on continuing professional development; visit the contact us section for an introduction to our administration and faculty, or if you are interested in working at Friends, please click for the employment opportunities page.

* Competitive athletics in grades 7-12; extensive physical education program

* Visual and performing arts, with courses and independent study to prepare for college majors; performance opportunities in instrumental and choral music, drama, and musical theatre; arts classrooms renovated in 2004 (lower school art and music), 2009 (upper school art and upper/middle school music), and scheduled summer 2010 (middle school art)

* Integrated technology program, with specialized computer instruction in grades K-12

* Two campuses in residential neighborhood located just outside City of Wilmington

* Need-based financial aid, calculated by the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) in Princeton, New Jersey; click to read more about tuition/affordability.

* After-School Program for Early Learning Center through sixth grade

* Summer camps for age three through ninth grade

* Students, parents, alumni, and faculty share their insights in our Friends Video section, where you will also find a featured video from an event at school.