Education for Life

A Montessori school for children ages 3 to 12 years

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Why Do So Many Families Choose Montessori?

Individualized Learning

Lessons are designed and given to each child when they are most ready to learn.

Whole Child Education

Social, emotional, and physical development is emphasized along with academic skills.

Empowered by Choice

Freedom to move and choose activities fosters independence and self-confidence.

Supported by Research

Current neurology and human development research consistently backs Montessori.

Our Programs

A Love for Learning

3 - 6 years

The Primary program is truly a gift to your child. Designed for children between the ages of 3 to 6 years, it is an opportunity to nurture his individual development within the context of a group setting. The result? Self-confidence, joy and a lifelong love-for-learning.

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Learning How to Think

6 years - 12 years

The Elementary program offers your child an unparalleled opportunity for growth in this new period of life. Your imaginative, social and creative child needs an environment with appropriate freedom and limitations, with an expansive curriculum to support her curiosity and prepare her for the challenges of the future.

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How to Apply

1

Schedule a Tour

View our classrooms and learn more about Montessori education.

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Submit an Application

After your tour you’re invited to apply for your child.

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Join the Community!

Meet other new parents and connect with us on social media to get acquainted with our community.

Parent Reviews

The teachers here are committed to teaching the whole child. Both my children flourished here both socially and academically. They both graduated from Aquinas and are doing extremely well at a classical high school with a demanding curriculum. At Aquinas they were instilled with a love for learning and the inner discipline to achieve success. The environment here gave them just enough structure and freedom to build their own self confidence without relying on arbitrary praise from the outside. Their strength was built from within. Not to mention the friendships they established. If I had to do it over again I wouldn't change a thing.

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We are grateful for all of you and for the incredible learning environment you have brought to life during this exceptional time. We have always been so grateful to be a part of this warm community you have built and this year just highlights even more strongly just how lucky we are. Our son is always excited to go to school and to continue to learn and grow under such caring and loving wings.

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PROGRAMS

Aquinas Montessori School

8334 Mount Vernon Highway

Alexandria, VA 22309

(703) 780–8484

Old Town Montessori School

112 South Columbus Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 684–7323