Submit an Application

Submit an Application

How to apply to our school.


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Admission Process

Aquinas and Old Town Montessori Schools use a rolling admission process that allows students to join our schools as spaces become available throughout the year and applications for our Primary classes (ages 3 to 6), Lower Elementary (ages 6 to 9) and Upper Elementary (ages 9 to 12) classes are now being accepted for the 24-25 school year. Summer camp registration will open for incoming students on February 23, 2024. We have limited spaces available for the 23-24 school year.


At Aquinas and Old Town Montessori Schools we believe that the preschool and school years are a critical stage of cognitive, social, emotional and physical development, and we are dedicated and committed to the children and to the philosophy of Maria Montessori. We strive to nurture each child's development by providing:


  • A warm, loving atmosphere where each child is respected and treated as an individual
  • Optimal class sizes where students work at their own pace and level
  • AMI certified teachers
  • Opportunities to develop autonomy and creative thinking


In operation for over 55 years, we have consistently produced highly confident, self-motivated learners, who are well prepared for their middle school years and beyond. Our families attest that they have indeed found a unique environment in Montessori classrooms where lasting values are emphasized, where kids are truly capable, responsible, and happy.


For our Aquinas campus, you can schedule tours here on our website or by calling 703-780-8484.


For our Old Town campus, you can request a tour here on our website or by calling 703-684-7323.


We also are happy to set up Zoom and phone calls. We very much like to share our love of our school and of Montessori pedagogy with you.

Ways to get to know us:



We are looking forward to the opportunity to meet you and to see which of our campuses will be the best fit for you and your child.

To apply:


Submit the application on our website and and the non-refundable application fee of $170.


If your child is applying for our primary program, we will begin scheduling 30 minute first visits in February 2024.


If your child is an elementary applicant, we will schedule a longer first visits which may last for one or two days. Children should bring current work samples and a reading book to their visit.


The school may request a Release of Records in order to obtain school records from your child's previous school(s).


If accepted, we will forward admission documents at a time determined by your child's proposed admission date.

Supporting Information






Waiting Pool


At times, it is impossible for Aquinas and Old Town Montessori Schools to accept every student who applies because of limitations of space. Our waiting pool is utilized when we have a space open up at one of our campuses.  We offer preference to those students who already have siblings attending our schools, children of alumni and also to students with previous Montessori experience. At Aquinas, priority is also given to students graduating from Old Town Montessori School.


The following guidelines are established to provide the admissions office with parameters for accepting students to Aquinas and Old Town Montessori Schools.

  • All guidelines should be consistent with the Aquinas and Old Town Montessori Schools' Mission and core values.
  • A balanced student body of girls and boys and age distribution in every class is ideal.
  • Priority acceptance should be given to siblings of current and former students, children of alumni, and students transferring from another campus.


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