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How to apply to our school.
Admission Process
Aquinas and Old Town Montessori Schools use a rolling admission process that allows students to join our Montessori schools in Alexandria as spaces become available throughout the year. We currently have limited spaces available for the 2024–2025 school year and have begun accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year.
At Aquinas Montessori (Mount Vernon campus) and Old Town Montessori (Columbus Street campus in Old Town Alexandria), we believe that the preschool and elementary years are a critical stage of cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. 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.
Schedule a Tour
- For our Aquinas Montessori campus near Mount Vernon, you can schedule tours here on our website or by calling
703-780-8484.
- For our Old Town Montessori campus on Columbus Street in Alexandria, you can request a tour here on our website or by calling
703-684-7323.
We are also 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:
- Schedule a tour.
- Call us to ask questions or to schedule a virtual tour.
- Attend a Zoom information session.
- Attend an in person family information event. We choose several topics to feature each year.
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 Montessori program in Alexandria (ages 2.5–6) for the 2025–2026 school year, we will begin scheduling 30-minute first visits in February 2025.
If your child is an Elementary Montessori applicant (ages 6–12), we will schedule a longer first visit 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
- Montessori Education Questions and Answers
- Why Choose Aquinas Montessori School for Your Child’s Elementary Experience?
- A Comparison of Montessori and Traditional Education
- Montessori: Helping You Raise a Well-Rounded and Capable Child
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 students with previous Montessori experience.
