Who We Are

Founded in 2012, Creative Minds International Public Charter School (CMI) offers DC students in preschool through 8th grade a free international, and inclusive educational opportunity through a student-centered pedagogical approach.

Our Mission

Our mission is to cultivate within ALL of our students the mindset, skills, creativity, and commitment to equity essential in becoming globally aware and independently minded citizens.

Our distinctive commitment to inclusion serves as a guiding principle, demonstrating to our students the importance of respecting and embracing differences of all kinds. We warmly welcome everyone to join our community, fostering an environment where all individuals can thrive, learn, and grow together!

We stand out as the sole public school in Washington, D.C., providing a dynamic and forward-thinking international curriculum from preschool to middle school. Our school embraces a dedication to international mindedness and integrates this philosophy into our challenging academic programs, fostering a global perspective among our diverse student body.

Visit our International Curriculum page for more information about the curriculum.