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Grades Nine through Twelve


For more information, contact:
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
(302) 576-2930
admissions@wilmingtonfriends.org

  • Emphasis on intellectual agility and active learning: critical thinking, exploration and discovery, connecting classroom lessons to the "real world."
  • College-level courses offered, including IB diploma and certificate programs (click here for more information about the International Baccalaureate program).
  • Extensive programs in interscholastic athletics, the arts, interscholastic academics (e.g. Model Organization of American States, Science Olympiad, Mock Trial).
  • Opportunities for students of diverse talents and interests to be leaders.
  • Program-wide emphasis on global education, multi-cultural perspective.
  • In-depth college advising for each student.
  • Commitment to personal excellence in context of community responsibility.

Distribution Requirements

Area Credits Required
English 4
Foreign Language 3
Mathematics 3
Science 3 (including 2 labs)
History/Social Science 3 (including U.S. History and
Peace, Justice and Social Change*)
Performing and Visual Arts 2 (at least ½ credit in each)
Computer 1/2 (at least two different courses)
Religion 1/2 (including Quakerism*)
Senior Exploration*
Service 50 hours with one agency, presentation
Sports at least one school sport each year
Human Dynamics and Development*

*The course in Peace, Justice, and Social Change has been a graduation requirement at Wilmington Friends for more than 25 years. The student-centered seminar explores topics such as the environment/economy relationship, building democracy, and national/personal standard of living toward an understanding of sustainability and how best practices can be applied in different circumstances.

The required course in Quakerism asks students to consider their own philosophies of religion and practice in the context of discussion. The Quaker tradition is not presented as the "right" way, but rather as a basis for discussion of a variety of beliefs and perspective, all worthy of respect.

Senior Exploration is a three-week program in the spring of the senior year, during which students integrate and apply skills in exploring an area of career or deep personal interest, in undertaking a service project, or in an experience involving immersion in another culture. Students then make a presentation on their experience.

Human Dynamics and Development is a cross-divisional (lower, middle, and upper school) program at Wilmington Friends, encompassing social and emotional awareness, interpersonal relationships, and healthy living habits including strategies for making informed decisions.

For more information, contact:
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
(302) 576-2930
admissions@wilmingtonfriends.org