Montessori children receive a balanced education that is so hard to find and so necessary for their success. Your child’s education will be hands-on, self-paced, collaborative, and joyful—everything that’s needed to create a lifelong learner and doer. Academics and knowledge building are built into Montessori’s approach to developing truly capable individuals. Like you, we focus on motivation, decision-making, and self-reliance that helps your child do well in school, college, career, and life
The world has changed, but what it takes to be successful hasn’t changed since Maria Montessori created her education approach over a hundred years ago: a strong emotional, social, behavioral, and moral foundation. Montessori helps children develop into individuals who know right from wrong, who have self-confidence and are connected with others, who find fulfilment, and who connect and contribute to the world.
Montessori is carefully designed to bring out the best in individuals and connect them with others. We take the time to know each child, to plot out a course for their natural development, to observe how they are doing, and to work with their interests to build on their strengths.
Our teachers do great work because they do it with you and your child. We all think back and remember the singular teachers that helped us change our lives. Every Montessori teacher strives to make sure they give that gift. Our schools are centered around our Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) certified teachers who go through rigorous training. AMI training allows teachers to master the true Montessori framework and tools for transformative teaching. Our AMI certified teachers know how to personalize education for each student while moving all forward. They understand how to develop your child’s independence, initiative, and skill-building while guiding a classroom community that works to do great work.
Highly Trained Faculty, all lead teachers have AMI diplomas in addition to their education degrees.
Home-like learning environments that the children assist in caring for, promoting responsibility and independence.
Rich and dynamic hands-on learning experiences.
An innovative learning environment that fosters deeper thought and stimulates questioning and student-led research.
Natural play areas and gardens that the children assist in caring for, promoting responsibility and independence.
We provide individual curriculum for each child.
PROGRAMS
8334 Mount Vernon Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
112 South Columbus Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684–7323
Aquinas & Old Town Montessori Schools
Aquinas & Old Town Montessori Schools