An independent college preparatory school for grades 6-12 on the Kitsap Peninsula in Poulsbo, Washington -  two miles from Bainbridge Island and just a short ferry ride from Seattle.

West Sound Academy (WSA) has embarked on three new initiatives for the 2009 - 2010 school year.

• In October 2009, WSA submitted its application to become a candidate school for the  International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.  The school expects to be authorized to offer the full IB Diploma in the fall of 2011.  Recent articles in Newsweek Magazine cite IB schools as offering the best college preparatory education.
• In January of 2010, WSA will offer its first Jan-Term experience for students in grades 6 - 12. Jan-Term offers WSA students unique opportunities to engage in month long “short courses” in topics ranging from filmmaking to forensic science. Students engage in intensive studies in an integrated learning program.
• In 2009, WSA is offering a robust financial aid program providing grants to local and international students to help make a WSA IB Diploma education affordable.

West Sound Academy graduates confident, intellectually curious and open-minded young adults who are prepared to contribute responsibly to their world with creativity, character, courage and compassion.