Discover Awty! Discover the World!
OUR STUDENTS
OUR SCHOOL With over 1,700 students representing over 50 nationalities, Awty is Houston’s premier international school and the only school in Houston fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education. Awty offers students ages three to 18 a rigorous path to graduating with one of two world-class diplomas, either the International Baccalaureate (IB), or the French Baccalauréat. The well-rounded curriculum emphasizes second language acquisition at all grade levels and combines high academic standards with a kind and friendly atmosphere. At Awty, we celebrate cultural, national, and linguistic diversity and prepare students to live, work, and lead anywhere in the world.
OUR HISTORY Founded in 1956 by Mrs. Kathleen Awty as a coed preschool, the school grew steadily in size and enrollment, adding an upper school in 1975. The French School of Houston joined with The Awty School in 1978 and together, with support from the Mission Laïque Française, they moved to the school’s current location. The school was renamed The Awty International School in 1984.
52 nationalities
34%
54%
U.S. citizens U.S. with other nationality International
12% 61% speak one of 47 languages other than English in their homes
59% of U.S. citizens identify
as Hispanic/Latino, Multiracial, Asian/Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern, African American/Black, or Native American
OUR CAMPUSES Main Campus (2nd grade/CE1-12th grade/Tle)
OUR FACULTY
7455 Awty School Lane
The main campus sits on 26 acres and contains the Lower School building, the Middle and Upper School buildings, the Fine Arts Recital Hall, two libraries, two gymnasiums, a clinic staffed by two licensed nurses, the Black Box Theatre, a dance room, a band room, and Awty Field (athletics stadium).
Early Learning Campus (PK3/PS-1st grade/CP) 1110 North Post Oak Road
Only steps away from the main campus, the ELC opened in 2017 and sits on five acres (74,000 sq. ft.). It contains three buildings, spacious classrooms flooded with natural light, a large central playground, including a child-sized soccer field, a clinic staffed by a licensed nurse, a nap room, a library, a music room, a large activity room, a gymnasium, a teaching kitchen, a cafeteria, and an art room.
228
faculty members
64%
hold advanced degrees
61%
are bilingual
15
average years of teaching experience
OUR PROGRAMS TWO DIPLOMAS Awty offers two academic programs of study: the French Accredited Program, which culminates in the French Baccalauréat diploma and is accredited by the French Ministry of Education; and, the International Program, which culminates in the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. Awty graduates also obtain a Texas state high school diploma. Both programs offer a well-rounded, college preparatory curriculum within a culturally immersive environment enriching the depth and scope of learning. Below are highlights of our curricular and extra-curricular offerings.
LANGUAGES
S.T.E.A.M.
Preparing students for the global lives they are sure to lead, all students are immersed in the study of a second language. The form of immersion varies:
S.T.E.A.M. incorporates elements of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics in a cross-disciplinary approach. S.T.E.A.M. is less about what is being learned than about the actual process involved. The goal of Awty’s S.T.E.A.M. program is to offer students trans-disciplinary opportunities to think and learn outside the box in order to develop 21st century skills including creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication.
PK3/PS – K/GS: Immersion in English/French, or English/Spanish. 1st/CP – 5th/CM2: Immersion with core subjects taught in the primary language – English, French, or Spanish – and specials such as art, gym, and library taught in the second language, as well as the daily hour-long second language class. 6th/6ème – 12th/Tle: Daily intensive second language class, and extensive third language options; languages in addition to English, French and Spanish often include Arabic, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Russian. On any given year, Awty typically offers ten different language options.
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION The goal of experiential education at Awty is for our students to discover and connect to the world in a meaningful way expanding the boundaries of traditional education and allowing for independent thinking and growth. In the primary grades, these experiences take place through both on-site and off-site field trips locally, nationally, and globally. At the secondary level, each grade participates in a specifically designed activity during Awty Connects Week. Highlights have historically included the 7th grade/5ème Washington, D.C. trip, the 8th grade/4ème Big Bend trip, 9th grade/3ème internships, and 10th grade/2nde and 11th grade/1ère service learning and cultural trips in Houston, and countries across the globe ranging from Belize to Tanzania and from France to Peru.
FINE ARTS
COLLEGE
Students at Awty have the opportunity to participate in the visual and performing arts through elective classes, as well as co- and extracurricular activities. Involvement in the arts allows students to express their creativity, build confidence, and improve overall academic performance. Classes are offered in choir, dance, digital studio, drama, photography, speech and debate, and studio art. There are also numerous performing groups in instrumental and vocal music, dance, and theater.
CLASS OF 2020 EXAM RESULTS: IB pass rate: 97% French Bac pass rate: 100%
ATHLETICS We believe the pursuit of competitive excellence and success is an integral part of a complete educational experience. Through athletic competition, students develop leadership, selfconfidence, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Our student-athletes are coached to work hard toward collective goals, to strengthen their individual skills, and to persevere when confronted by challenges. Awty offers Middle and Upper School teams in Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball. Awty is proud to be a part of the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) and the Houston Junior Preparatory Conference (HJPC).
CLUBS Awty students are passionate about a broad range of topics reflected in over 50 clubs and organizations at the Upper School level, and about 15 for Middle School. These studentinitiated, faculty-sponsored clubs meet before or after school and in some cases during the hour-long lunch period. Some examples include Aerospace, Chicago Model United Nations, Environmental, Magic the Gathering, Medical, Origami, The Power of Music, and Robotics.
TRADITIONS At Awty, we take pride in celebrating the diverse cultures that compose our community through annual events such as Chinese New Year, Fiesta de Mayo, Francophonie, and Go Texan Day. The hallmark event is our annual International Festival, which showcases 40 countries over a two-day period and is Houston’s longest running international festival.
MID 50% ACT: 26-32 MID 50% SAT: 1270-1525
100% MATRICULATION
TOTAL ENROLLMENT ENROLLMENT FRENCH ACCREDITED PROGRAM
1717
STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
527 580
1190 1109
Petite Section - Terminale
PK3 - 12th grad e
STUDENTS
STUDENTS
2021-2022 TUITION
The base tuition covers the academic program and lunch.
DIVISIONS
EARLY LEARNING (Maternelle) PK3/PS – K/GS 8:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. 1st/CP STUDENTS 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
379 394 476 432
LOWER SCHOOL (Primaire) 2nd/CE1 – 5th/CM2 STUDENTS 8:00 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
347 345
MIDDLE SCHOOL (Collège) 6th/6ème – 8th/4ème STUDENTS 7:55 a.m. – 3:35 p.m.
518 515
UPPER SCHOOL (Lycée) 9th/3ème – 12th/Tle STUDENTS 7:55 a.m. – 3:35 p.m.
PK3/PS & PK4/MS
$24,690
K/GS – 1st/CP
$25,550
2nd/CE1 – 5th/CM2
$25,550
6th/6ème – 8th/4ème
$28,670
9th/3ème – 12th/Tle
$31,140
There are additional costs for books, uniforms, and optional transportation and after-school programs. There is a one-time new student fee of $1,500 and an annual enrollment fee of $1,500.
FINANCIAL AID
Need-based financial aid is available to students in 1st/CP through 12th/Tle. For the 2020-2021 school year, Awty awarded $2,006,913 to 122 students. Awards offered meet the full demonstrated need as determined by the financial aid committee. Families with French citizenship may apply for a “bourse” from the French consulate in Houston.
LUNCH
Lunch is included in the cost of tuition and is prepared in-house daily by our team of chefs from Sage Dining Services. Sage also provides nutritious snacks to students at the Early Learning and Lower School levels. Sage accomodates dietary restrictions and needs.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Awty contracts with AFC to provide bus transportation generally along these five routes: Sugar Land, Dairy Ashford/Town & Country, Shadow Briar/Memorial, Twin Lakes/Eldridge, and Katy. Students must be in K/GS or above to ride the bus. Younger children may ride if accompanied by a sibling in 3rd grade/CE2 or above.
AWTY PLUS
Our after-school program provides care and activities until 6:00 p.m. for students in Early Learning, Lower School, and Middle School. The program is flexible and families may select the combination of care and activities that meet their interests and needs. Stay & Play, Homework Assistance, One-on-One Music Classes, and other specialty classes are available in five-day, three-day, or individual-day combinations.
OUR PURPOSE
To inspire learners through academic excellence, cultural diversity, and multilingual fluency for a life of global impact.
OUR VISION
A world-class international school, on a welcoming campus, with a unique school spirit that challenges and inspires all of our students to achieve their ultimate potential.
OUR MISSION
The Awty International School provides a challenging education, leading to either the International Baccalaureate or the French Baccalauréat. Within a friendly and nurturing environment that encourages learning and the pursuit of excellence, Awty celebrates linguistic, cultural, and international diversity and seeks to maximize the potential in all of our students as they grow to become responsible world citizens.
ACCREDITATIONS • French Ministry of Education • Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) • International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) • Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschappen
CONTACT US ADMISSIONS OFFICE 713-580-0579 admissions@awty.org
VISIT US Tours are available by appointment at www.awty.org/visit-awty or 713-580-0579
The Awty International School Off ice of Admissions 7455 Awty School Lane, Houston, Texas 77055