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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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Westminster Weekly May 25, 2025

Private School in VA | Character Development in Education

Educating students beyond academics is a widely familiar concept. After all, students and children don’t just grow by learning subjects like math, science, or reading. Exceptional schools recognize the importance of a character education curriculum and its benefits. This enables students to develop their values and become honorable citizens. According to the U.S. Department of [...]

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Showing Up with Integrity, Online and in Life Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process of developing self-awareness, self-control, and other skills vital for school, work, and life success. SEL is imperative in all aspects of life. Social and emotional learning increases academic achievement and positive behavior among students. The five major components of […]

Ways To Give

Ways To GiveOn behalf of the students who will benefit because of your generous donation, thank you. Your gift will make a difference in their lives and in the lives of all future Westminster Griffins. Our giving levels were established to recognize gifts given by members of the school community. These gifts play an important [...]

Your Gift Makes A Difference

How to Give Donations are accepted via cash, check, online transfer, credit card, donor advised funds or gifts of stocks and securities. Gifts by cash or check or pledge forms can be dropped off or sent to Westminster School, 3819 Gallows Road, Annandale, Virginia 22003. To donate electronically or via credit card, visit the Westminster [...]