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Montessori School Of Northern Virginia

Annandale, VA 22003

Phone: (703) 256-9577

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private • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6 • 247 students

Montessori School Of Northern Virginia, a private school located in Annandale, VA, serves grades PK-6 in the .

Montessori School Of Northern Virginia is a private school located in Annandale, VA. 247 students attend Montessori School Of Northern Virginia.

Posted: December 1, 2024

My children have attended MSNV and I couldn't recommend it more. Small class sizes, incredibly attentive well-trained teachers, amazing experiences in and outside school grounds. Students are kind and thoughtful, and MSNV pays attention to helping kids become well-rounded and considerate, as well as academically successful. My kids love going to school and have made amazing friends. They absorb information without realizing it and, as a result, love exploring and learning new things. The teachers' passion and excitement for learning and exploring are contagious. We have made lifelong friends in many of the parents we have met through our children.

Posted: December 1, 2024

Posted: June 28, 2022

Many of the teachers are parents with children at this school. Naturally. I am sure they all have a good opinion of the school and can give very printable accolades.

Like the other parent who reviewed, we decided to leave, as one child didnt get any help for problems with a bullying child. There were other issues with gaps in learning for the younger child. Social development was not considered at all. Also most parents here are able to pick up their children at 3 pm daily and put up with school ending a couple of weeks earlier than any other school and starting a couple of weeks after any other school start. It was a burden for us on top of it all.

Safety was never a concern.

Posted: October 10, 2021

The administration was challenging to work with. Our child attended the school and the administration made decisions, without notifying the parents, that would have had an outsized impact on our childs education. I was surprised by their lack of consideration and empathy. Our efforts to reach out to them also seemed to fall on deaf ears. While the broader school atmosphere was warm, this issue overshadowed everything else and we made the decision to remove our child from the school.

I know that some have had better experiences, but I would say that those same experiences arent necessarily consistent across the MSNV community. I would recommend doing your homework and talking to a range of parents about the pluses and minuses before making a decision on this school.

Posted: October 10, 2021

Posted: May 14, 2021

Our daughter has had a wonderful experience at MSNV. She has been there for 3 years now (2 years in primary, 1 year in elementary) and is thriving. The culture of the school is warm and feels like a family, the leadership is strong and purposeful, and the teachers are attentive to the children's needs and their development. My husband and I are very glad that we chose MSNV and we plan on keeping our daughter there up until 6th grade. We notice the benefits of a Montessori approach-our daughter initiates work and exploration (Even at home), manages her time well, and TRULY enjoys learning. We get detailed reports on what her class is learning each week, and the teachers are always open to engaging with us if we have questions or concerns.

Posted: May 14, 2021

We send both our daughters to this school despite being in a really great neighborhood that everyone moves into for the schools. We found MSNV when we were looking for a 2s program for our older daughter. We ended up moving after half a year to NYC and sending our daughter to much more expensive schools up there. However, we believe MSNV is much better than any of the schools we saw/attended in Manhattan and moved back to re-enroll our child here.

Both girls love school, we never have to convince them to go in the mornings. They are both excited to learn. The teachers are warm and caring, the other students are also down to earth and grounded as that is the type of family this school attracts. The academics are excellent as my first grader is learning multiplication, and practicing her public speaking. They have done a great job throughout COVID in protecting the children and ensuring the Montessori experience is not lost. They really focus on the whole child though and teach them to be kind, and hard-working.

I grew up in Fairfax county public schools and attended TJHSST, but I would much prefer my kids to attend MSNV, I hope they are able to expand to high school soon!

Posted: May 14, 2021

Posted: January 4, 2019

MSNV has been the perfect place for the development of my kids academically, socially and emotionally. I have found the communication to be open and welcome between teachers, staff and parents which I feel has helped build a close community.

Posted: January 4, 2019

Homework is not given at MSNV which after review is developmentally appropriate for children in this age range. My son who is now in upper elementary (4th-6th grade class) did have a reading journal to maintain after school while he was in lower elementary. Despite not assigning such work over the past years in upper elementary, he reads daily. MSNV has done a wonderful job instilling a love of learning for both of my kids.

Posted: January 4, 2019

My family has been part of MSNV for the past 6 years! With the multi year classrooms, my children have had a very special opportunity to develop strong relationships with their teachers. The teachers at MSNV are truly dedicated to the well being of the children. My youngest had to leave school for some time due to medical issues, and during her time away her teachers did everything they could to keep her connected. When it was time to return, they enabled a transition far better than I could have expected. I continue to be pleased at their attention to my children's interest in learning and supporting them to take it a step further when warranted.

Posted: January 4, 2019

MSNV has supported my children socially and academically within a community that fosters respect for one another and the environment around them. Virtues class, conflict resolution and a peace corner are pieces to the curriculum that to my family are paramount to the education of our children.

Posted: January 4, 2019

MSNV has grown its upper elementary program impressively over the past years most recently with the addition of a fine band program to its music curriculum. The school was recently renovated with all of the focus to the children's needs.

Posted: January 4, 2019

MSNV has two learning specialists available to support children though am unaware of the scope of the resources.

Posted: January 4, 2019

Posted: October 2, 2018

MSNV is magical! It has amazing teachers, staff and community. The thoughtful school environment helps instill a love for learning and its classrooms and outdoor spaces are state of the art. The best school in the area!

Posted: October 2, 2018

My child is in Primary and so far she has not had any homework which is completely developmentally appropriate.

Posted: October 2, 2018

Teachers at MSNV are highly skilled and knowledgeable as well as deeply caring. They take time to get to know each child at a very deep level. They have a strong professional development program with ongoing observations. The teachers approach to learning, discipline and motivation is like seeing magic unfold- the kids know exactly what they need to do without being told and are gently guided and redirected as needed. They foster a love for learning and promote curiosity, exploration and inquiry. My daughter loves her teachers and sees them not only as mentors but also as lifelong family friends.

Posted: October 2, 2018

MSNV teaches children to be active and engaged citizens - in the lives of their families as well as in the school and other communities. Children learn to take responsability for their choices in developmentally- appropriate ways and participate in helping others and helping the classroom.

Posted: October 2, 2018

Leadership at MSNV is solid. The team has a strong background in early childhood and is professional, warm, and inclusive. They truly partner with parents to help kids succeed and create a sense of community through meaningful activities and parent engagement/participation activities. Communication is excellent as school employs several tech platforms to deliver messages and keep parents informed.

Posted: October 2, 2018

Posted: September 26, 2018

Some of the most caring and nurturing teachers that are well certified as Montessori teachers.

Posted: September 26, 2018

So many aspects of MSNV and the curriculum give the children so many tools to become well rounded, amazing citizens.

Posted: September 26, 2018

MSNV has always been an amazing Montessori school model and under the new leadership of Kari Bafeo, I'm sure this tradition will carry on.

Posted: September 26, 2018

As current parent we have felt so fortunate to be apart of the MSNV community for the past six years. Our child is thriving in the upper elementary program and genuinely so excited to go to school everyday. The Montessori curriculum is so valuable in allowing the children the creative freedom and the interpersonal social skills that will serve them the rest of their life. The outdoor opportunities throughout the day are fantastic and the incredible caring, nurturing environment truly provides an incredible experience for the children and the families of MSNV.

Posted: September 26, 2018

I've been thrilled with this school for my preschool and Kindergarten age children. I see that they teach both social/emotional skills as well as academics. The Montessori materials give a strong foundation in number sense, and the values of independence, peaceful conflict resolution, and respectful communication are an excellent match for our parenting style.

Posted: September 26, 2018

Their approach is in line with current research showing that rote practice homework doesn't improve student achievement. Students need time outside of school to play: be creative, exercise, socialize, and sleep!

Posted: September 26, 2018

Longevity of staff and their high standards for training and ongoing professional development demonstrates the quality of the staff. They are loving, knowledgeable, and friendly.