EDUCATION GUIDE
Ballston Quarter and Dulles Town Center,
children as young as three learn to measure,
mix, and roll, while tweens and teens learn
to reference recipes, ingredient identification,
and proper measuring techniques. In every
class they’ll work with our professional
chef to learn true culinary techniques: knife
skills, sautéing, grilling, boiling, braising,
baking and more, all while exploring new
world cuisines, healthy menus, and seasonal
dishes, vegetable cookery, pasta making
and even gluten-free baking as they make
sophisticated, delicious dishes!
ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO
encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org
703-548-1154 4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, Va.
Encore offers learning opportunities for
students in K-12. Our after-school programs
and year-round classes help students
develop creativity and self-confidence.
They are targeted to all levels of experience,
from introductory to advanced. Course
offerings for grades 8-12 include topics in
acting, movement, music and playwriting
for bilingual/ESOL students. Encore can also
work with you to customize a class based on
your school’s needs or help direct or produce
your school’s play or musical.
HARMONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ART
harmoniaschool.org harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
703-938-7301 204-F Mill St. N.E, Vienna, Va.
Hours: 12-8:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Saturday)
Harmonia provides music lessons in all
instruments and voice, as well as musical
theater instruction and productions. Our
quality programs and experienced teachers
make our school the best choice for
performing arts education, all under one roof.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
ismw.org; info@ismw.org
301-365-5888 10450 Auto Park Ave. Bethesda, Md.
4701 Sangamore Road,. #LL-03
Bethesda, Md.
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Voted best in music instruction, the
International School of Music offer music
lessons in all instruments and voice to
students of all levels and ages. Preschool
music classes and adult music instructions
is also available in addition to the optional
performances and certificate programs. Book
your trial lessons today.
KIDS FIRST SWIM SCHOOLS
kidsfirstswimschools.com contact@kidsfirstswimschools.com
Check website for list of all locations.
The Kids First Swim Schools are America’s
largest provider of year round warm water
swimming instruction, operating 20 locations
across 5 states, teaching over 100,000
students annually.
14 SUNSET HILLS MONTESSORI
sunsethillsmontessori.com 703-476-7477
11180 Ridge Heights Road, Reston, Va.
Hours: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
At SHMS we are committed to recognizing
and cultivating the uniqueness of each
individual child. We have a community of
educators, and wonderful families, that have
chosen SHMS because of a shared vision for
early childhood and elementary education.
INDOOR SWIMMING
KIDS FIRST SWIM SCHOOLS
kidsfirstswimschools.com contact@kidsfirstswimschools.com
Check website for list of all locations.
The Kids First Swim Schools are America’s
largest provider of year round warm water
swimming instruction, operating 20 locations
across 5 states, teaching over 100,000
students annually.
MUSIC, ART &
PERFORMING ARTS
CHANSON MUSIC STUDIOS
Chansonmusic.com Inquiry@chansonmusic.com
Chanson Music Studios offers quality in-home
privates lessons in piano and
violin. By sending our teachers to student
homes, we hope to build a bridge
between music lovers and professional
musicians. Lessons are offered in English,
Russian and Mandarin.
COMMOTION DANCE STUDIO
13097 Wisteria Drive, L1
Germantown, Md.
commotiondance.com info@commotiondance.com
301-515-8908 Be encouraged, engaged, excellent!
CoMMotion is more than a dance studio, it’s
a place where you learn life-long lessons,
of integrity, patience, leadership and
achievement. Intro classes, Free Uniform, Jazz,
Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Poms.
HARMONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ART
harmoniaschool.org harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
703-938-7301 204-F Mill St. N.E., Vienna, Va.
Hours: Monday-Friday 12-8:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Harmonia provides music lessons in all
instruments and voice, as well as musical
theater instruction and productions. Our
quality programs and experienced teachers
make our school the best choice for
performing arts education, all under one roof.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
ismw.org; info@ismw.org
301-365-5888 10450 Auto Park Ave., Bethesda, Md.
4701 Sangamore Road, #LL-03
Bethesda, Md.
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Voted best in music instruction, the
International School of Music offer music
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lessons in all instruments and voice to
students of all levels and ages. Preschool
music classes and adult music instructions
is also available in addition to the optional
performances and certificate programs. Book
your trial lessons today.
PERFECT POINTE DANCE STUDIO
perfectpointe.com/arlington arlington@perfectpointe.com
703-533-8830 2499 N. Harrison St., Ste. 1-LL, Arlington, Va.
Offering classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip
hop, modern, musical theater, dance and
acrobatics for ages 18 months through adult!
Qualified and caring staff, family-friendly
atmosphere, fun performance opportunities.
PERFECT POINTE MUSIC & DANCE STUDIO
perfectpointe.com/springfield springfield@perfectpointe.com
703-440-9000 8060 Rolling Road, Springfield, Va.
Offering classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hiphop,
modern, acrobatics, contemporary & musical
theater dance styles. Private music lessons
include guitar, ukulele, violin/viola, drums,
voice and more! Highly qualified staff, family-
friendly atmosphere and fun performance
opportunities. WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
westminsterschool.com admissions@westminsterschool.com
703-256-3620 K-8
3819 Gallows Road, Annandale, Va.
Preschool (3 and 4-year-olds):
6800 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Va.
Hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Westminster School provides a unique
Preschool-Middle School education based
on a classical curriculum; accelerated
academics enhanced by the arts; and an
emphasis on personal responsibility and
good character. Students enjoy small
classes taught by teachers who specialize
in their field.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
& PRESCHOOLS
AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
aidanschool.org 202-387-2700
2700 27th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
Aidan Montessori School is a co-ed
independent school located in Woodley
Park. Aidan has served children’s natural
development, innate curiosity, and pursuit of
independence since its founding as one of
the nation’s first Montessori schools in 1961.
THE AUBURN SCHOOL
theauburnschool.org admissions@theauburnschool.org
703-793-9353, 301-588-8048
3800 Concorde Pkwy., Ste. 500
Chantilly, Va.
9115 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Md.
7401 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, Md.
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
The Auburn School is an independent day-
school with a specialized program which
offers a stimulating educational program
for intellectually engaged students with
challenges in the areas of communication,
socialization, language, and organization.
Auburn’s program simultaneously supports
the development of academic skills, social
competency and pragmatic language in
an engaging educational environment. Our
program is appropriate for students who can
learn successfully and appropriately in a
small classroom setting.
BARRIE SCHOOL
barrie.org; admission@barrie.org
301-576-2800 13500 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, Md.
Barrie School inspires intellectual curiosity,
emotional resiliency, and social engagement
for students age 18 months to Grade 12.
Students from 18-month old Toddlers through
Grade 5 Upper Elementary are taught using
the Montessori Method, a child-centered
educational approach. Students in Grades
6-12 engage in Project Based Learning, a
teaching method in which students gain
knowledge and skills by working for an
extended period of time to investigate and
respond to an authentic, engaging and
complex question, problem, or challenge.
All students enjoy small class sizes and
make use of our 45- acre wooded campus
on a daily basis. Barrie is located in Silver
Spring, Maryland, minutes from the ICC
and Glenmont Metro. Our close proximity to
downtown Washington, D.C. enables students
to take full advantage of the cultural and
educational resources available in the area.
BEANTREE ASHBURN CAMPUS
beantreelearning.com; 571-223-3110
43629 Greenway Corporate Drive
Ashburn, Va.
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
BeanTree Learning in Ashburn provides
unparalleled care and nurturing for infants
through PreK. Led by a team of experienced
and caring educators, BeanTree provides
children with a safe and stimulating
environment for academic success and
provides parents with peace of mind.
Year-round enrollment available for fully-
accredited academic and specialty programs.
BEANTREE WESTFIELDS CAMPUS
beantreelearning.com 703-961-8222
5003 Westfields Blvd., Chantilly, Va.
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Fully accredited, discover the BeanTree
difference at our Westfields/ Chantilly
Campus! Offering unprecedented educational
offerings for your child in every stage of
academic development, BeanTree offers infant
care through full-day private kindergarten,
before/after school and summer camp.
Year-round enrollment for full and part-time
academic and specialty programs.
BEAUVOIR, THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
beauvoirschool.org 202-537-6493
3500 Woodley Road, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Open House: Thursday, Oct. 18th
9:15-11 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 11th, 1-3 p.m.
Investing in the early years of
learning. Building a
foundation for their future.
EXPLORERS WANTED.
Advanced, Research-Based
Curriculum for:
Passionate Learners
Creative Problem-Solvers
Collaborators Engaged Citizens
ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, October 29 at 9AM
Schedule a Tour: 703-533-1064
Preschool - Grade 8 Co-ed, Independent School in Falls Church • Contact us about our Infant and Toddler Program
Autism is treatable.
Early intervention is critical.
www.littleleaves.org 202-420-8359
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