About The School

• Admissions
• Mission Statement and Philosophy
• Our Educational Approach
• School Facility
• Meet the Headmaster
• School Community
• Educational Curriculum
• Kindergarten Overview
• Drama
• Music & Orchestra
• Physical Education & Athletics
• Academic Achievements
• Accomplishments
• After-School Care Program
• Summer Program
• Bus Service
• Development
• Alumni Resources
• Parent Resources

More Information

Admissions

• Open House Schedule and Admissions Calendar
• Tuition and Financial Aid
• Application for Admission
• Tuition and Fee Schedule 2008/2009
• Kindergarten and 1st Grade Recommendation Form
• Grades 2-8 General Recommendation Form
• Grades 6-8 Math Recommendation Form
• Grades 6-8 English Recommendation Form

Our Educational Approach

• Parents Give Westminster School in Virginia Top Grades!

Educational Curriculum

• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• History/Classical Studies
• Languages
• Art
• Enrichment
• Geography

Summer Program

• Summer Course and Camp Brochure 2008
• Summer Course and Camp Registration Form 2008

Bus Service

• School Bus Fees 2008/2009

Parent Resources

• School Supply List for 2008-2009

Essays about Private Schools in Virginia

• Why Should You Pay to send your child to a Private K-8 School in Virginia?
• Does It Really Matter Where My Child Attends Elementary School?

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition

Tuition is set annually by the Board of Trustees at a level needed to meet the costs of operation. Tuition charges include textbook usage, workbooks and expendable classroom supplies, field trips, in-house enrichment programs, P.E. uniforms, and student photographs.

For amounts and payment schedules go to the Tuition and Fee Schedule for 2008/2009. Please note the various payment plans and attendant discounts. Tuition is discounted in progressive amounts for multiple students from the same family. Also shown is a comparison of Westminster's tuition with those of other area independent schools.

Financial Aid

While many families would like their children to attend Westminster School, not all can afford the tuition.  Therefore, Westminster School awards financial aid grants to newly enrolling and current students based on family financial need.   Some families require substantial aid while those with greater means need only a modest amount.  The ability to pay the tuition should not be the determining factor in whether a child applies to Westminster School.  Admission to Westminster School is based entirely on the student’s qualifications; financial aid applications are considered separately.

Parents seeking financial aid may request a financial aid packet by contacting Mrs. Dolores Nelson, Business Manager, at 703-256-3620 or dnelson@westminsterschool.com.  Parents may also apply online at www.nais.org/financialaid/sss. Westminster School’s code is 1941.   All financial aid awards are based on family financial need and are completely confidential.  This need is determined by the Westminster School board financial aid committee which is guided by the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) and the availability of funds in the financial aid budget.   

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