The Awty International School
West Houston · Nestled near the junction of I-10 and Loop 610
7455 Awty School Lane, Houston, TX 77055Map ↗Established 1956
About this information
$38,070
Tuition · 2026–27
PK3–12
Grades
1,836
Enrollment · PK3–12
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Student–teacher
Not published
At a glance
Awty offers a globally focused college-preparatory education built around two distinct academic pathways. Upper School students earn an American High School Diploma while pursuing either the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the French Baccalauréat.
Truly International Community
Students and families from more than 50 nationalities
Two Diploma Pathways
IB Diploma or French Baccalauréat, plus the American High School Diploma
Multilingual by Design
French, Spanish and English immersion, plus Arabic, Mandarin, German, Hindi, Japanese and Russian
Strong IB Results
97 of 100 candidates earned the IB Diploma in 2025, vs. 81.3% worldwide
Tuition & financial aid
2026–27 Tuition
$38,070
Estimated First-Year Required Cost
$41,070
Payment options
Single payment
Jun 1
Two payments 50/50
Jun 1 / Oct 1
10 monthly installments Jun–Mar
Need-based aid
Awards are based on demonstrated financial need and reviewed annually; the aid decision is made independently of the admissions decision. French citizens applying to the French Accredited Program may also apply for the French Bourse through Houston's French Consulate.
Merit scholarships
Not offered — aid is need-based only
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Additional & conditional costs
Required and potential costs beyond published tuition
Mandatory freshman fees
Included in estimated first-year required cost
New student fee
For students new to Awty in the last three years.
Registration fee
Due at enrollment, non-refundable.
Capital building fee
Due at enrollment, non-refundable
Application / pre-admission costs
Not included in estimated first-year cost
Application fee
Non-refundable
Later-year & program-specific costs
Apply in later grades or to one program only — not included in estimated first-year required cost
Brevet exam fee
French Bac track, 3ème (9th); average fee
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
2027–28 cycle- Sep 1, 2026
Applications Open
- Oct 1, 2026
Financial Aid Application Opens
- Oct 19, 2026
Student Interviews & Tours for Secondary Begin
- Nov 20, 2026
Application Deadline
- Jan 14, 2027
Student Interview Deadline
School Records Deadline
ISEE Score Deadline
Recommendation & Administrator Reference Deadline
- Feb 15, 2027
Financial Aid Application Deadline
- Mar 5, 2027
Admission Decisions Released
- Mar 24, 2027
Parent Reply / Enrollment Deadline
What's required
Entrance exam: ISEE
Teacher recommendations
Interview
School administrator reference
School records (current year plus the two prior years)
Parent statement + student statement
Good to know
- Openings
- About 25 new 9th graders each year; other grades 0–5 seats by attrition
- Priority consideration
- Special consideration for qualified applicants whose parent is an alumnus, an employee, or has a child already enrolled
The French section has a separate application. See the French section application
Visits & Events
French Immersion Program Information Session
Oct 27, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Parent + student / Family
Campus Tour (application required first)
Multiple dates available
Parent + student / Family
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Academics
IB Diploma Programme
Full IB Diploma Programme · every 11th–12th grader
International Program. Not à la carte — all juniors and seniors take the complete two-year diploma: one subject from each of six groups plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. Exams are marked by external IB examiners.
97% earned the diploma · 31.2 average points · Class of 2025
French Baccalauréat
Baccalauréat Général · every French Accredited Program student
Students choose three specialties in 11th grade and carry two into 12th. Fluent English speakers may take the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) option, which adds American literature and history taught in English. 60% final exams · 40% continuous assessment. Final exams span the end of 11th grade and all of 12th; core subjects are assessed continuously across both years.
100% pass rate, three consecutive years
Language Program
Bilingual immersion (French/English or Spanish/English) plus a mandatory third language
Immersion begins at PK3. Third-language options depend on enrollment; some may be self-financed. Newly arrived students get dedicated English Language Acquisition support.
Grading
Unweighted
Class Ranking
Not RankedGraduation Requirements
26 credits requiredAdditional Requirements
- CAS hours · 150 hours
- Extended Essay · 4,000-word research essay
- Theory of Knowledge · Required IB core course
Required in addition to the 26-credit graduation requirement.
Sources
- Languages — Selecting Languages
- Upper School Curriculum
- 2026-27 School Profile (PDF)
- Diplomas
- Secondary School — Admissions Information
- Admissions Calendar 2027-28
- Admissions FAQ
- International Baccalaureate
- IB Results
- Upper School
- College Counseling
- College Counseling — Grade Level Objectives
- Experiential Education
- French Accredited Program
- French Baccalauréat
- College Counseling — University Representatives
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
World Languages
French
IB French A: Language and Literature
Immersion language from PK3; also IB French B (HL/SL) and a foundation third-language option
Spanish
IB Spanish A: Language and Literature
Immersion language from PK3; also IB Spanish B and Spanish ab initio; foundation third-language option
Chinese (Mandarin)
IB Chinese A: Language and Literature
Also IB Chinese B HL and Chinese ab initio; core third-language option, offered by enrollment
Arabic
IB Arabic ab initio
Core third-language option, offered by enrollment
German
Core third-language option, offered by enrollment
Hindi
Complementary third language; may be self-financed
Japanese
Complementary third language; may be self-financed
Russian
Complementary third language; may be self-financed
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
College Prep
College Counseling
Four-person College Counseling team (Director + 3 counselors)
Experience in international higher education and admissions; annual workshops for students and families on university selection; practice guided by NACAC’s core admissions values; published grade-level objectives from 9th through 12th.
Testing & Test Prep
SAT/ACT guidance through College Counseling; SAT preparation from 10th grade in the French program
Standardized testing is introduced in 10th grade and a personal testing plan is set in 11th; French Accredited Program students are coached for the SAT from 10th grade in coordination with College Counseling so they can apply in the U.S., U.K. and Canada as well as France.
College Planning
MaiaLearning platform · no more than 10 applications recommended
University representatives book campus and virtual visits through MaiaLearning; juniors build a college list, polish a résumé, learn how finances shape choices and draft the college essay over the summer; seniors complete applications with action plans and deadlines.
Career Exploration & Experience
Internships in both diploma tracks
9th graders spend Awty Connects Week interning in a field of their choice to apply classroom learning in a real profession; French Accredited Program students also complete a mandatory company internship in 10th grade that feeds their specialty and university choices. Career awareness is a stated 10th-grade counseling objective.
College outcomes · Class of 2026
116
Graduates
94
IB Diploma Graduates
22
French Bac Graduates
12
National Merit Program Awards
81%
Attending U.S. Universities
Athletics
SPC
League / Classification
Southwest Preparatory Conference
7 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Soccer • Track & Field • Tennis • Basketball • Volleyball • Swimming • Cross Country
Athletic Facilities
Awty Field — soccer pitch • Olympic-sized all-weather track • Four tennis courts • Performing Arts and Athletic Center (PAAC) — basketball & volleyball • Weight room and sports medicine facility at both Awty Field and the PAAC
Athletic Notables
Most recent team title: 2023 SPC 3A Girls Swimming
Team championships historically in swimming, tennis, cross country and soccer
Coaching staff of close to 50, plus a certified athletic trainer and a strength & conditioning coach
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
Arts
Orchestra / Strings
Audition-based; competes at regional TPSMEA solo & ensemble, advanced players audition for All-State Orchestra · Joins the band as the Awty Full Orchestra
Band
Grade-level band and drumline classes in 9th and 10th; Upper School Jazz Ensemble and Wind Ensemble beyond electives · Competes in TPSMEA contests; students have placed in regional, area and All-State bands
Dance
Year-long elective in 9th and 10th (ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop) and the audition-only Upper School Dance Ensemble
Visual Arts
9th–10th studio course in media, technique and art history · Two-year IB Visual Art course in 11th–12th (HL or SL) ending in a self-curated exhibition · Annual Art Open House in March
Theater / Drama
Theatre electives through 10th grade; two Upper School productions each year open to International and French Program students alike
Choir / Vocal
Several on-campus concerts a year · TMEA, TPSMEA and ISAS memberships open individual audition and recognition opportunities
Arts Notables
Band, orchestra and choir compete on the TPSMEA All-State and solo & ensemble track
Annual ISAS Fine Arts Festival participation
Fine Arts Booster Club supports the programs
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School life
Campus & Setting
Main Campus
26 acres in West Houston, near the junction of I-10 and Loop 610
Grades PK3–12 on one site, with a multi-level parking garage.
East Campus Athletics Complex
Outdoor athletics complex
Soccer pitch, Olympic-sized all-weather track, four tennis courts, plus its own weight room and sports-medicine facility.
Arts & Culture
Shared performing-arts and indoor-sports building
Home court for basketball and volleyball, with a second weight room and sports-medicine facility.
Sustainability Infrastructure
Student-built aquaponic and hydroponic farm in two shipping containers
Powered by 76 solar panels with rainwater collection; produce and fish go to the cafeteria. Also on site: garden compost bins, a food-waste biodigester, and an EV charging station with reserved hybrid/electric parking.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 8, 2026
Daily Life
Uniform
Uniform required
Students need both a full dress uniform and a daily uniform.
Lunch & Dining
On-campus cafeteria run by SAGE Dining
Serves produce and fish from the student-run garden and aquaponics farm; cafeteria food waste is composted on site.
Transportation
Contracted bus service to high-demand neighborhoods; free carpool matching; EV/hybrid parking with free charging
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Freshman Transition & Success
Getting Started
Life and Management Skills · First term
Required course for International Program freshmen introducing stress management, time management, handling peer pressure and other current issues.
Ongoing / Success Support
Small-group advisory
Designed by the school’s counselors and reinforced by student-council assemblies on topics such as tolerance and integrity; Wellness Counselors take self-, teacher- and parent referrals and offer parent forums during the year.
Peer Support
Senior / Freshmen Girls’ Night In
Evening peer-mentoring event founded by 12th-grade girls more than 20 years ago, largely run by the senior girls themselves and facilitated by the school counselor.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Clubs & Activities
78 activities across 7 categories
Service
- Aid 4 Refugees
- Animal Care Club
- Animal Rights Club
- Awty Mentorship Program
- Environmental Club
- EYNO – Pen Pal Initiative
- Friends of Houston Food Bank Club
- Girl Up Awty
- Hearts in Our Hand Club
- Helping Hands
- HOPE Club
- Kindness Club
- Literacy for All
- Mental Wellness Club
- Minority Service Club
- Operation Smile Club
- Red Cross Club
- Schools for the Children of the World
- She's the First Club
- UNICEF Club
- Upcycling Club
- Young Ambassadors for Global Welfare Club
Special Interest
- Awty Cricket Team
- Ape/Stripes Club
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Code Blue Club
- Drama Club
- Fashion Club
- Glow Club
- Ignite Awty
- Lanifit Club
- Magic: The Gathering
- Motorsports Club
- One Sky Club
- The Periwinkle Club
- Photography Club
- The Power of Music
- Self Defense Club
- Soccer Club
- Spirituality Club
- Tabletop Gaming / Dungeons & Dragons
- Weightlifting Club
Academic
- Book Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Entrepreneurship Club
- Ethics Bowl Club
- Future Business Leaders of America
- General Culture Club
- Literary Magazine (Ramifications)
- Medical Club
- Philosophy Club
- Student World Affairs Council
- Women in Business Club
Cultural & Affinity
- Arabic Club
- Black Leaders Orchestrating Change Club
- China Club
- Cultural Diversity Club
- Reaching for All Minorities Success
- Russian Club
- South Asian Association
- Spanish Club
STEM / Robotics
- Aerospace Club
- AI in Medicine
- Applied Math Club
- Game Making Club
- Programming Club
- Robotics Club
- Science Olympiad Club
- STEM Innovation Club
Honor Societies
- National Honor Society
- National Junior Honor Society
- Société Honoraire de Français
- National Art Honor Society
- National Chinese Honor Society
- Spanish National Honor Society
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
Student Government
- Upper School Student Council
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
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