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Northern Virginia Private School

Admission
- Admission
- Westminster School seeks families who are looking for an outstanding educational program and an all-around experience that will help their child grow in character, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning and for life.
Academics & Specials
- ACADEMICS & SPECIALS
  - Educational Approach
    
    Lower School, K-2
    
    Middle School, 3-5
    
    Upper School, 6-8
- 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.
About Us
- ABOUT US
  - Meet the Head of School
  - Mission & Philosophy
    
    Classical Education
    
    School Traditions
    
    History of Westminster
    
    Accreditation
    
    Blog
- Westminster School is dedicated to providing a superior elementary and middle-school education whose fundamental goals for each child are a disciplined and well-informed mind, strength of character, dedication to learning, generosity of spirit, and joy in the possibilities of life. The school community represents a diverse body of learners who are engaged in a rigorous academic program, enriched by the arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
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Discover the Benefits of a Classical Education

A Classical Education Empowers Students with the Trivium of Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric As you consider different private schools in Virginia, you might encounter the term “classical education.” If you’re uncertain about this educational approach, discover what it entails, how it differs from a traditional education, and the expected benefits of a classical education. What is [...]

Diversity at Westminster School and How It Benefits Students

How Exposure to Diversity Positively Shapes Young Learners Diversity is one of the cornerstones and key benefits of a Westminster School education. Here are all the meaningful, impactful, lasting ways diversity helps a young student on all fronts of life: academic, emotional, social, and personal. 6 Benefits of Early Exposure to Diversity Diversity, equity, and […]

Loss of Learning during the Pandemic Wasn’t Universal…or Necessary

How the Students at Westminster School Didn’t Miss an Educational Beat As we look back on the loss of learning during the pandemic, it’s easy to get discouraged. Test scores are down. Progress in everything from math to reading to social skills regressed. However, the educational successes of Westminster School in Annandale, Virginia, and other […]