Windermere Preparatory School

Located in the Windermere area of Southwest Orange County, Florida, Windermere Preparatory School sits on a 48-acre campus beside Lake Cypress in the Butler Chain of Lakes near Orlando. The campus includes the Cypress Center for the Arts, residential townhouses for boarding students, and extensive athletic facilities.

Ages 3–18; Early Years 3–5, Lower School 5–11, Middle School 11–14, High School 14–18

International day and boarding school

55+ nationalities represented; 14:1 student-teacher ratio

United States

Open 8 AM–4 PM, Monday through Friday

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in high school and is the only private school in Central Florida to offer the IB. The high school curriculum includes Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, with the IBDP serving as the primary pre‑university program; IB courses are organized into six groups: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, World Language, and the Fine and Performing Arts. The Middle School exposes students to core subjects—math, language arts, science, social studies, global languages, and physical education—with an option to explore fine arts. The Lower School covers reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, life skills, and character development, with enrichment in music, art, drama, Spanish, dance, chorus, band, strings, and related activities.

Early Years: 1:5; Lower School: 1:12; Middle School: 1:13; High School: 1:15.

The IBDP pass rate for the Class of 2024 was 81.25%. The DP average score was 30.9, higher than the global IB average of 30.3. 100% of students are accepted to colleges and universities.

Graduates attend Top 50 colleges and universities, including Princeton, Harvard, Vanderbilt, Stanford, Duke, and the University of Virginia.

Entrepreneurial Studies is offered for 9th–12th grade, developed by The Startup Studio to develop business-minded, real-world skills and provide a competitive edge for college and future careers.

The school supports personal, social, and emotional development and teachers build strong relationships with students to empower them to discover their passions.

The staff prioritize student wellness and teach mindfulness and awareness around healthy lifestyles.

The campus has state-of-the-art security; the boarding program provides a safe, supportive environment with dedicated staff.

The admissions team responds to discuss options and next steps. You will have the opportunity to schedule a campus tour or a virtual discovery meeting to learn more about Windermere Prep. This initiates your personalized admissions journey.

Step 2: Discover our school by scheduling a personalized tour or a virtual discovery meeting with the admissions department to get an in-depth look at Windermere Prep. You'll learn about programs, campus life, and the admissions timeline during this visit. The session provides a chance to ask questions and assess fit with your family's goals. The admissions team remains available to support you throughout the process.

Step 3: Submit your application and documents by completing the online application form and uploading supporting materials. Your checklist includes the application and application fee, current and previous year report cards, birth certificate or passport, standardized testing scores, and teacher recommendations. If any documents are international, provide an English translation from the school or a certified translator. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and admissions decisions are shared in a timely manner.

Academic Honors Scholarship: The school offers an Academic Honors Scholarship to incoming 9th grade students based on exceptional academic performance, personal growth, and meaningful involvement in school and community service. The scholarship is exclusive and extended by invitation only.