Virginia
Spanish beginning in K • Tuition Range: $7,600-$11,00 •
Gifted/Talented Program • Enrichment Activities • Field
Study • Nature Study • Picture Study • Shakespeare Festival
• Art • Grammar • Handwork • Citizenship
Academy of Christian Education
We use Charlotte Mason’s philosophy to teach sixteen sub-
jects: science, math, English, art, Spanish, and more. Daily
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outdoor recess alternates with focused reading and narra-
10800 Parkridge Blvd., Suite 150, Reston, VA
tion. Since classes are capped at sixteen students, every child
Grades: Toddler-Grade 6 • Year Founded: 1996 • Religious
participates. • Coed• Enrollment: 200 • Average Class Size: 12 • Student-
Open House:
Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Elementary Assessment • Grading System 2017: Oct. 22, 3 p.m.

A-F • Uniform • Foreign Languages: Spanish beginning in
2018: Jan. 21, 3 p.m.

Sr. Kindergarten • Tuition Range: $18,500/yr • Number of
Computers: 40 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Ex- BASIS Independent McLean
tended Day • Summer Program • Science Club • Chess Club
• LEGO Leagues • After/Before Care
Mclean.basisindependent.com Academically advanced, high-quality education.

703-854-1253 Open House:
8000 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, VA
2017: Oct. 17, Nov. 14
Grades: Preschool-Grade 12
2018: Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 17
A program inspired by global best practices. An array of chal-
lenging, foundational courses in math, science, and humani-
ties, plus coursework like Mandarin, logic, engineering, and
Ambleside school
the performing arts. Passionate teachers with expertise in
their subject matter. And students who are inspired daily to
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perform at the highest international levels.

703-430-4034 Open House:
1089 Liberty Meeting Ct., Herndon, VA
Call to schedule a tour.

Grades: K-8 • Year Founded: 1999 • Religious • Coed •
Enrollment: 116 • Average Class Size: 13 • Student-Teacher
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Ratio: 13:1 • Entrance Exam • Uniforms • Foreign Languages:
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