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Discover the Friends School Difference.
Welcome to Friends School of Wilmington—a vibrant academic community dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning. Our multi-accredited, nationally recognized curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, environmental education, and whole-child development for preschool through 8th grade students. We invite you to explore our website, meet our dedicated educators, and discover how FSW can provide your child with an exceptional education that prepares them for a bright and purposeful future. Discover the Friends School difference today.
Lifelong Learners. Lifelong Leaders. Lifelong Friends.
Montessori Preschool (2-4 Years)
Through our transformative Montessori curriculum, preschool students are empowered to explore the world with curiosity and confidence.
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Lower School (K-5th Grade)
Our Lower School students begin to develop a personal sense of identity and a shared commitment to community in order to think critically and creatively about life and learning.
Middle School (6th-8th Grade)
Our Middle School students are active agents in their intellectual and social development, learning to communicate, collaborate, and lead with integrity.
Classroom Voices
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At A Glance
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Student-to-teacher ratio with an average class size of 13 (Preschool & Lower School) and 18 (Middle School)
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The only multi-acre environmental education campus in all of southeast North Carolina
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Lower and Middle School students who participate in after-school enrichment clubs and athletic teams
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Buddy system for all students across all grade levels
News & Events
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![$30,000 for 30 Years -- A Tremendous Giving Tuesday!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734379185/fsoworg/knhv1lyrxim4mxktcpqz/Screenshot2024-12-16at25931PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734379185/fsoworg/knhv1lyrxim4mxktcpqz/Screenshot2024-12-16at25931PM.png","width":374}])
As we reflect on this year’s Giving Tuesday, we are filled with profound gratitude for every single one of you who came together to make it such a resounding success. Thanks to your generosity, we raised $33,000 from 171 donations by 157 unique donors. Every class, from our 2-year-old Stepping Stones to our graduating 8th graders, reached at least 50% participation—an incredible testament to the strength and spirit of this community.
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Gathering Circle
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Cape Fear Museum
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Gathering Circle
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Longleaf Cottage
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