Westminster School

Northern Virginia Private School

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Headmaster’s Welcome
    • Mission & Philosophy
      • Classical Education
      • School Traditions
      • School Community
      • History of Westminster
    • School Community
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Trustees
      • Alumni
    • Campus Tour
    • Blog
  • Admissions
    • Open House
    • Apply Now
    • Admission Process
      • Meet The Director
      • Checklist
      • Criteria
      • Forms And Application
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
      • Fee Schedule
      • Military Discount
      • Westminster School Bus Service
    • HS & College Attendance
  • Academics & Specials
    • The Westminster Educational Approach
      • Lower School
      • Middle School
      • Upper School
    • After-School Program
    • Arts
    • Athletics
    • Westminster School Library And Resources
  • Preschool
  • Camp Griffin
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Considerations For Admission

Kindergarten admission is based on:

  • Age—Child must be 5 years old by October 31  (Birth certificate or passport is required for enrollment.)
  • Date of Application;
  • Qualification through a Developmental Readiness test, performed on campus;
  • Preschool Teacher Recommendation and Transcripts (if available);
  • An interview with the child (conducted during testing session); and
  • A parent interview, conducted with both parents or guardians.

*   Siblings of currently enrolled students and Griffin Academy students receive priority consideration.

Grades 1 – 7 admission is based on:

  • Date of Application;
  • The results of a qualifying exam, performed on campus (SSAT or ISEE is also acceptable for students entering grades 5-7);
  • A writing sample, performed during the qualifying exam;
  • Westminster teacher evaluation based on observation of the student during a day-long (half-day for 1st grade applicants) visit in a class at his/her current grade level;
  • Transcripts and Teacher Recommendation from child’s current school;
  • An interview with the child (conducted during testing session); and
  • A parent interview, conducted with both parents or guardians.

​* Siblings of currently enrolled students receive priority consideration.

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Westminster School
3819 Gallows Rd,
Annandale, VA 22003
703 -256 -3620

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Westminster School
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Headmaster’s Welcome
    • Mission & Philosophy
      • Classical Education
      • School Traditions
      • School Community
      • History of Westminster
    • School Community
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Trustees
      • Alumni
    • Campus Tour
    • Blog
  • Admissions
    • Open House
    • Apply Now
    • Admission Process
      • Meet The Director
      • Checklist
      • Criteria
      • Forms And Application
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
      • Fee Schedule
      • Military Discount
      • Westminster School Bus Service
    • HS & College Attendance
  • Academics & Specials
    • The Westminster Educational Approach
      • Lower School
      • Middle School
      • Upper School
    • After-School Program
    • Arts
    • Athletics
    • Westminster School Library And Resources
  • Preschool
  • Camp Griffin
  • Contact Us