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Wilmington Friends School

  • Quaker, college preparatory, coeducational, preschool through 12th grade,
  • Small classes, intentionally diverse community,
  • Global studies curriculum including the International Baccalaureate program,
  • Student leadership opportunities and community service,
  • Visual and performing arts, competitive interscholastic athletics,
  • Integrated technology program including teaching opportunities for students,
  • Active community-building among students, teachers, and families,
  • National/international faculty searches, emphasis on professional development,
  • After-School Program, summer camp, and extensive financial aid available.

Middle/upper school campus
(Grades 6-12)

Located in the residential neighborhood "Alapocas," just outside the City of Wilmington: approximately 25 acres, one building of 175,000 square feet; includes five athletic fields, six tennis courts, four full-size gyms, fitness room, a 500-person capacity theatre/auditorium, Meeting Room, seven science labs, and three computer labs, with equipment regularly updated through lease arrangement; the Library Media Center offers additional computers, wireless Internet access, and connections to multiple databases through the University of Delaware.

Lower school campus
(pre - kindergarten through fifth grade)

Located on the wooded boundary of Alapocas: approximately 30 acres (including wooded areas), two buildings totaling 68,000 square feet; includes two gyms, two science labs, three outdoor playgrounds, two additional paved outdoor play areas (for basketball and other hard-surface activities), two athletic fields (also used by middle and upper school sports teams), a Library Media Center open all day every school day, Meeting Room/auditorium, and facilities architecturally designed for music (including practice rooms), art (including ceramics studio), and computer classes.

Preschool campus
(ages two through four)

The Wilmington Friends Preschool is located at First & Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Wilmington, occupying two classrooms, with additional access to an auditorium-size room for indoor play, an on-site outdoor play yard, additional classrooms for music and other activities, and nearby open space, public library, and other city cultural resources.

For more information, contact:

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
(302) 576-2930
admissions@wilmingtonfriends.org

Wilmington Friends School
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803