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Education & Open House Guide
Parents in the D.C. area want top quality educational options for their children. Fortunately,
there are numerous choices available to families in this region for private and independent
schools, tutors and extracurricular activities. Washington FAMILY Magazine’s EDUCATION
Guide will help you find a program that will help your child reach his or her potential.

Private/ Independent
School AIDAN MONTESSORI
SCHOOL www.aidanschool.org
admissions@aidanschool.org 202-387-2700
2700 27th St., NW
Washington, D.C.

Ages: 18 months-Grade 6
Activities: Mandarin Language,
Spanish Language, Music, Drama,
Art, Physical Education, Girls on the
Run, Community Service
With the innovative and proven
Montessori method at its core,
Aidan prepares children to learn
confidently, think independently
and succeed wherever they go.

Open House:
2016: Oct. 14, Nov. 4, Dec. 2
2017: Jan. 6
ARRIS MONTESSORI
ACADEMY www.arrismontessori.com
mrs.beitzel@arrismontessori.com 703-200-6900
44675 Cape Court, Ste. 189
Ashburn, VA
Ages: 2 1/2 - 10
Grades: Preschool, PreK, K, 1st-3rd
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

A Montessori School providing
smaller ratio classrooms focused
on independence, concentration
and order in learning.

Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.

12 September 2016
THE AUBURN SCHOOL
FAIRFAX CAMPUS
www.theauburnschool.org admissions.fairfax@theauburnschool.

org 703-793-9353
3800 Concorde Pkwy, Ste. 500
Chantilly, VA
Grades: K-12
Hours: 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

We offer a dynamic educational
program for intellectually
curious students with challenges
in the areas of communication,
socialization, pragmatic language
and organization.

Open House:
2016: Oct. 17, Nov. 15
2017: Jan. 18, Feb. 16
THE AUBURN SCHOOL -
SILVER SPRING CAMPUS
www.theauburnschool.org mivey@theauburnschool.org
301-588-8048 9545 Georgia Ave.

Silver Spring, MD
Grades: K-8
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The mission of The Auburn
School is to grow the social
and academic potential of
bright students with social and
communication challenges.

Open House:
2016: Oct. 6, & Nov. 11, 8:45-10
a.m. 2017: Jan. 11 & Feb. 13, 8:45-10
a.m. BARRIE SCHOOL
www.barrie.org admission@barrie.org
301-576-2800 13500 Layhill Rd.

Silver Spring, MD
washingtonFAMILY.com Ages: 18 months-Grade 12
Activities: Extended Day, Varsity
Sports, Visual & Performing Arts
Barrie, a community of learners
from age 18 months through
grade 12, empowers individual
students to expand their
intellectual abilities, develop
their creative talents, and
discover their passions to make
a positive impact in a rapidly
changing world.

Open House:
2016: Oct. 15; Fall Friday Drop-
ins: 9-10:30 a.m. on Sept. 2, 9, 23,
30, Oct. 21, Nov. 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9
BEAUVOIR, THE
NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
www.beauvoirschool.org 202-537-6485
3500 Woodley Rd., NW
Washington, D.C.

Ages: 4-9
Grades: Pre-K- Grade 3
Activities: Various after school
enrichment classes throughout the
year Field Trips: Various throughout the
year Hours: 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m.; After Care
to 6 p.m.

An independent elementary
school located on the picturesque
grounds of the Washington
National Cathedral in
Northwest Washington, D.C.

A pre-kindergarten through
third grade elementary school
serving a co-ed population of
close to 400 students, Beauvoir
focuses exclusively on the
early childhood and early
elementary years. All curricular
goals, projects and community
decisions, as well as the scale
of the classrooms and Beauvoir
Outdoors, are designed
specifically for children under
the age of 10.

Open House:
2016: Oct. 20, 9:15 a.m.; Nov. 13, 1
p.m.; Dec. 8, 9:15 a.m.

THE BETHESDA
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
www.bethesdamontessori.com 301-986-1260
7611 Clarendon Rd.

Bethesda, MD
Ages: 3-6
An AMI school, beginning our
34th year of operation, we serve
children 3-6 years of age. Hours
are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, offering
a high academic experience to
provide the best start for your
child. Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL OF
WASHINGTON www.biswashington.org
admissions@biswashington.org 202-829-3700
2001 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, D.C.

Ages: 2-18 (IB Diploma)
Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

At British International School of
Washington, our individualized
learning plans and experienced
teachers help guide each student
to a successful future through
challenging international
curricula and inspirational
learning experiences, both inside
the classroom and around the
world. Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.