spring-bilingual.org; info@spring-bilingual.org
301-962-7262 3514 Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD
Grades: Pre-K • Year Founded: 1967 • Coed • Enrollment:
72 • Average Class Size: 30 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 •
Foreign Languages: Spanish, French, Italian beginning age 2
• Tuition Range: $13,000-$18,000 • Enrichment Activities •
Extended Day • Summer Program
Montessori preschool integrating education with the
acquisition of a second language.
Open House:
2017: Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-Noon
2018: Jan. 6, 10 a.m.-Noon
tended Day • Summer Program • Science Club • Chess Club
• LEGO Leagues • After/Before Care
Academically advanced, high-quality education.
Open House:
2017: Oct. 17, Nov. 14
2018: Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 17
Ambleside school
ambleside.org; admin@ambleside.org
703-430-4034 1089 Liberty Meeting Ct., Herndon, VA
Grades: K-8 • Year Founded: 1999 • Religious • Coed •
Enrollment: 116 • Average Class Size: 13 • Student-Teacher
Ratio: 13:1 • Entrance Exam • Uniforms • Foreign Languages:
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
myschoolace.com; info@myschoolace.com
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-
Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Elementary Assessment • Grading System Open House:
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
CONTINUED ON PG. 30
Computers: 40 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Ex-
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BASIS Independent McLean
Mclean.basisindependent.com 703-854-1253
8000 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, VA
Grades: Preschool-Grade 12
A program inspired by global best practices. An array of chal-
lenging, foundational courses in math, science, and humani-
tites, plus coursework like Mandarin, logic, engineering, and
the performing arts. Passionate teachers with expertise in
their subject matter. And students who are inspired daily to
perform at the highest international levels.
Open House:
Call to scheudle a tour.
$13,335 - $24,993 • Number of Computers: 10 • Internet
Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation •
Extended Day • Summer Program • Additional Programs:
Junior Achievement, Robotics, Organic Gardening Outdoor
Adventure Program
A unique Pre-4 through 5th Eco-Friendly, Montessori School
idyllically situated on 5 secluded acres in McLean, VA.
Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
Burgundy Farm Country Day School
burgundyfarm.org; info@burgundyfarm.org
703-960-3431 3700 Burgundy Rd., Alexandria, VA
Grades: JK-8th • Year Founded: 1946 • Coed • Enrollment:
BeanTree Ashburn Campus
286 • % of Minorities: 35% • Average Class Size: 15 • Student-
Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Entrance Exam • Foreign Languages:
beantreelearning.com French, Spanish beginning in JK • Tuition Range: $23,592-
571-223-3110 $26,998 • Number of Computers: 150 • Internet Access •
43629 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn, VA
Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended
Grades: Infant-K • Year Founded: 2007 • Coed • Average
Day • Summer Program
Class Size: 14 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 • Uniforms •
Foreign Language: Spanish beginning in PS • Internet Access Burgundy provides an inclusive, creative, nurturing environ-
ment that engages the whole child. Our innovative, hands-on
• Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program
approach cultivates independent thinking, promotes academic
BeanTree Learning in Ashburn provides unparalleled care
excellence, instills respect for diversity, and teaches responsi-
and nurturing for infants through PreK. Led by a team of
experienced and caring educators, BeanTree provides children bility.
with a safe and stimulating environment for academic success Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
and provides parents with peace of mind. Year- round
enrollment for full and part-time academic and specialty
programs. Congressional school
Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
congressionalschool.org; gherbst@congressionalschool.org
703-533-1064 BeanTree Westfields Campus
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church, VA
Grades: Infants-Grade 8 • Year Founded: 1939 • Coed•
beantreelearning.com Enrollment: 330 • Average Class Size: 13 • Student-Teacher
703-961-8222 Ratio: 6:1 • Grading System A-F • Uniform • Foreign
5003 Westfields Blvd., Chantilly, VA
Languages: French, Spanish, Latin beginning in Preschool
Grades: Infant-K • Year Founded: 2007 • Coed • Average
• Tuition Range: $24,150-$28,000 • Number of Computers:
Class Size: 14 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 • Uniforms •
1:1 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports •
Foreign Language: Spanish beginning in PS • Internet Access Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program •
• Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program
Equestrian Program • Robotics Program
Fully acredited, discover the BeanTree Difference at our
A co-ed independent day school for infants to eighth graders
Westfields/Chantilly Campus! Offering unprecedented
in Falls Church, VA. Congressional School prepares young
educational offerings for your child in every stage of academic learners for future success, inspiring them to question,
development, BeanTree offers Infant care through Full Day
collaborate, create, and lead.
Private Kindergarten, Before/After School, and Summer
Open House:
Camp. Year-round enrollment for full- and part-time academic 2017: Oct. 11, 9 a.m.; Nov. 14, 9 a.m.
and specialty programs.
2018: Jan. 11
Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
Fairfax Christian School
Brooksfield fairfaxchristianschool.com; khs@studyfcs.com
703-759-5100 brooksfieldschool.org; brksfield@aol.com
1624 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, VA
703-356-KIDS Grades: K-12 • Year Founded: 1961 • Religious • Coed •
1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA
Enrollment: 250 • % of Minorities: 50 • Average Class Size: 10
Ages: 2-6 • Year Founded: 1987 • Coed • Enrollment: 90 •
Average Class Size: 20 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 • Foreign • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Grading System: A-F • Foreign
Language: French, Spanish, Chinese beginning in K • Tuition
Languages: Spanish beginning in Pre-K • Tuition Range:
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