High-quality, in-depth curricula are in place for all subjects including language arts, math, science, social studies/history, and French.  Westminster students are exposed to a greater breadth and depth of knowledge, and progress at a faster pace than their peers in public and other private schools.  Students work approximately a grade level ahead in core subjects.

The overall goal of the Griffin Academy is to provide a nurturing learning environment for preschool-aged children. Daily routines explore of various topics, including academics, as well as social learning. Children are encouraged to use proper manners, learn to respect themselves and others, and to work and play together harmoniously.

Westminster School offers a variety of academic and enrichment programs during the summer. A brochure is published in early spring which includes course content descriptions, dates and times, fees, and registration forms.

Westminster School is for girls and boys who are eager to learn, have a positive attitude and a good work ethic. Families who value kindness, courtesy, respect, self-discipline, responsibility, and perseverance will be pleased to know that these values are reinforced daily at Westminster School.

Westminster's academic program is based on the belief that children between the ages of five and fourteen are naturally dominated by curiosity and enthusiasm for life, and want nothing so much as to understand the world around them, discover how they fit into it, and show what they can do. To satisfy and stimulate this appetite for learning and accomplishment, Westminster presents a diverse, challenging curriculum in a purposeful classroom environment which emphasizes thorough mastery of subject, high standards of achievement, good study habits, and personal responsibility.

Art is a vehicle of the human spirit, and learning to appreciate and participate in art is essential preparation for a vital, well-balanced life. Furthermore, the arts help develop “right-brain” function and encourage “outside-the-box” thinking that is rarely a focus in standard academic classes.

At Westminster the Physical Education Program enjoys parity with all other academic and art programs.

Westminster offers door-to-door bus service to many areas in Northern Virginia for a four-payment fee schedule based on distance (zones) and level of participation.

An on-site, After-School Care Program (ASCP) is offered to families with children in grades K-8.

For more than 50 years, giving and volunteering have been mainstays of Westminster’s philanthropic tradition. We are grateful to our loyal donors – current families, alumni, alumni parents, grandparents, trustees, faculty and staff, corporations, vendors and friends – for their financial support, and to our volunteers for contributing invaluable gifts of time, energy and talent to the school community.

The Alumni Office is dedicated to serving alumni and all members and friends of the Westminster School community.

Parental support and involvement are key to their child’s enjoyment and success at Westminster School. Under our "Helpful Links" you can find current events, important forms and information, as well as information about how you can get involved with our school community.  

Every aspect of the Westminster program has been designed to foster personal discovery and development

The Full-Day Program is from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Students enjoy a lively variety of academic and enrichment activities each day. Contact the school for more details.

Westminster students participate in a number of activities and contests each year which provide a profile of their achievements in comparison with those of other students in the region and across the nation.

Our graduates get into the best high schools because of the classical education they receive while attending Westminster.