Our Mission
International Student House of Washington, DC (ISH-DC), a non-profit organization in the heart of Washington, DC, provides an exceptional residential experience to a highly diverse international community of graduate students, interns, and visiting scholars. The House promotes inter-cultural dialogue, encourages life-long connections, and fosters global citizenship.
RESIDENTS
96 international scholars at one time; 300 residents from
70 countries each year
Over 13,000 individuals representing more than 140
countries, including the United States, have lived at ISH-DC
since its founding
Residents are graduate students, scholars, researchers,
and interns
Average age of students is 25 years old. Average stays are
six months to one year
International Student House of Washington, DC (ISH-DC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization located near Dupont Circle in the heart of Washington, DC. Donations will help support our mission to provide an exceptional residential experience to a highly diverse international community of graduate students, interns and visiting scholars. The House promotes inter-cultural dialogue, encourages life-long connections, and fosters global citizenship.