The Best Chance for your Student
Wakefield Country Day School strives to give your student the best chance to attain their American Dream. By fully integrating them into our school and community, we offer your student a real opportunity to reach their goal and achieve their best. Out faculty includes some of the most prestigious names in the Washington, D.C. area. With these strategic partnerships comes the chance to foster immense opportunity and develop relationships that will last a lifetime.
During Wakefield’s existence, it has been home to students from Europe, Asia, and Africa, including countries such as Spain, France, Venezuela, Turkey, Mexico, Benin, Japan, Egypt, Korea, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, China, Haiti, Guatemala, India, Taiwan, the Netherlands, and Russia. Our Upper School is designed to systematically prepare students for college entry. Virtually 100% of our graduates go on to some of the finest colleges and universities in the nation. Wakefield students consistently rank well above the national average in SAT, ACT, and TOEFL scores.
ACADEMICS
Students at WCDS develop their academic capabilities through challenging yet engaging coursework and capstone projects, including a mandatory junior and senior thesis and the completion of an internship before graduation. In addition to a team of caring and highly-educated teachers, students are connected to an accomplished Adjunct Faculty who share real-world advice and industry experiences. The integration of several academic field trips– some as short as a day or as long as two weeks– make for a rigorous, experiential learning-based curriculum that effectively prepares students for college and beyond.
STUDENT LIFE
School spirit and pride flows abundantly at the heart of student life. Peer-elected student government representatives plan and carry out perennial favorites among students, such as Prom and Homecoming. The robust club program features a club for every student and interest and is led by students themselves. Travel is a key element of the WCDS experience, and with Shenandoah National Park in our own back yard, New York City just a train ride away, and the fundraising that makes trips abroad memorable and affordable, our students enjoy an enriching experience and life-long friendships in a vibrant community.
ATHLETICS
Team spirit is strong at WCDS, and all students are welcomed and encouraged to join the school's teams– whether as a player, statistician, manager, or trainer. WCDS fields six varsity teams: Men's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Flag Golf, and Women's Soccer. Our teams are competitive while still allowing each student the opportunity to learn lifelong skills like team dynamics and physical well-being.
A Hidden Gem in Beautiful Huntly, VA
Nestled in the beautiful countryside of Huntly, Virginia, Wakefield Country Day School offers students a unique and valuable education in a welcoming community. While tackling challenging academics and building character and friendships at WCDS, students benefit from the school's prime location only an hour away from the excitement of Washington, D.C. and more.
Students enjoy a rich experience among peers, where they learn to lead their classmates in a robust club program and student government system. Team spirit also runs deep, and students adopt the mindset of mens sana in corpore sano: a sound mind in sound body. Travel opportunities, both in the U.S. and abroad, foster understanding of different cultures and supplement the hands-on learning experience.
WCDS provides a well-rounded education that goes beyond just academics. It prepares students for college and life by encouraging them to think critically, work as a team, and appreciate the world around them. In this supportive community, students grow into confident, capable individuals ready to face future challenges.
During Wakefield’s existence, it has been home to students from Europe, Asia, and Africa, including countries such as Spain, France, Venezuela, Turkey, Mexico, Benin, Japan, Egypt, Korea, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, China, Haiti, Guatemala, India, Taiwan, the Netherlands, and Russia. Our Upper School is designed to systematically prepare students for college entry. Virtually 100% of our graduates go on to some of the finest colleges and universities in the nation. Wakefield students consistently rank well above the national average in SAT, ACT, and TOEFL scores.
Our students achieve the highest honors and go on to attend among the best schools in the country, shown below:
ACADEMICS
As our students develop their academic capabilities through rigorous courses preparing them for college and beyond, we also challenge them to explore their comprehension outside the classroom. WCDS students participate in a variety of supplemental academic field trips– some as short as a day or as long as two weeks– that make the careers in Journalism or the illustrious Norman dynasty's growth, for example, very tangible and real. Travel is a key element of learning, and with Shenandoah National Park in our own back yard, New York City just a train ride away, and the fundraising that makes trips to Italy, England, and elsewhere abroad affordable, our students enjoy an enriched academic experience.
STUDENT LIFE
From the Homecoming Dance to trips to New York City, London and beyond, students at WCDS enjoy a rich experience from the moment they step foot through our doors. Weekend excursions to shopping and dining destinations and the annual all-expense paid Winter Break Ski Trip are just a few of our exciting activities.
ATHLETICS
WCDS fields six varsity teams: Men's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Golf, and Women's Soccer. Our teams are competitive while still allowing each student the opportunity to learn life-long skills like team dynamics and physical well-being.
Home Away from Home
Living with a host family in a boarding home or a private home allows for students to perfect their English language skills and learn the nuances of American life. Delicious home-cooked meals, help with homework, and exciting weekend excursions await.
BY THE NUMBERS
Tuition & Board $49,500
SAT Average 1360
ACT Average 30
TOEFL Average 90
AP Courses Offered 8
Varsity Sports 6
Teacher/Student Ratio 10:1
Unbroken record 100% 4-Year College Acceptance
Home Away from Home
Living with a host family in a boarding home or a private home allows for students to make new, long-lasting connections and enjoy the typical life of an American teen. Delicious home-cooked meals, help with homework, and exciting weekend excursions await.
AP COURSES
AP English Language and Composition
AP US History
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP US Government
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Spanish
ELECTIVES
Studio Art
Computer Engineering
Art History
Journalism & Media
Finance
Theatre
Engineering
Economics
Russian Literature
Russian History
The Wakefield International Diploma is only offered to students who study at WCDS for their junior and senior years.
4 Credits of English ~ Literature, Composition, Vocabulary, Grammar
4 Credits of Mathematics ~ Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or Statistics
3 Credits of Science ~ Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Environmental Science
3 Credits of History ~ World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government
2 Credits of Foreign Language ~ Spanish, Latin, or Latin/Greek Roots
1 Credit of Fine Arts ~ Music, Art, and/or Drama
3 Credit of Electives ~ Yearly offerings will vary
2 Credits of Physical Education ~ Credits may be earned by playing or managing a sports team, ½ credit per sport, up to 1 credit a year
1 Credit of Public Speaking including presentation during Assembly
The Wakefield International Diploma is only offered to students who study at WCDS during their junior and senior years.
4 Credits of English ~ Literature, Composition, Vocabulary, Grammar
4 Credits of Mathematics ~ Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or Statistics
3 Credits of Science ~ Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science
3 Credits of History ~ World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government
2 Credits of Foreign Language ~ Spanish, Latin, or Latin/Greek Roots
1 Credit of Fine Arts ~ Music, Art, and/or Drama
3 Credit of Electives ~ Yearly offerings will vary
2 Credits of Physical Education ~ Credits may be earned by playing or managing a sports team, ½ credit per sport, up to 1 credit a year
1 Credit of Public Speaking including presentation during Assembly
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2) International Inquiry Form
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