Admission

Admissions

Montessori School of Northern Virginia

Finding the Right Fit at MSNV

Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your child—and your family. It’s about more than academics. It’s about finding a place where your child will be known, challenged, and supported.

At MSNV, admission marks the start of a relationship. Our process is personal, transparent, and designed to help you experience the school firsthand.

Limited spaces are still available in our Primary and Elementary programs. Please call 703-992-0255 to schedule your tour. Apply here!

Our process

You’ll begin with an inquiry form, followed by a tour and then an application.

From there, we’ll schedule: 

  1. A classroom observation
  2. A parent interview
  3. An age appropriate child visit

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Your Admission Journey

We’ll guide you clearly through required forms, timelines, and next steps. No guesswork. No pressure.

Our goal is alignment—ensuring MSNV is the right fit for your child to grow from early independence through confident scholarship.

We look forward to getting to know your family to our Admission Journey.

Below is a simple overview of the steps we’ll take together.

 

Schedule a Tour
Visit our campuses and experience the rhythm of daily life at MSNV.
Complete an Application
Submit your child's application along with a $100 non-refundable application fee no later than January 15 of the same year they wish to enroll.
Classroom Observation, Parent Interview & Child Visit
The purpose of these visits is to give you an opportunity to share information about your family and your student and for us to provide you with information about our programs. 
Submit required forms and records
One teacher recommendation is required for third-year Primary applicants (Kindergarten) and Elementary applicants; and two teacher recommendations for Middle School applicants. Student records from their current school are required for students applying to first grade and above. The teacher recommendation(s) and student records are due by February 15 of the admissions year. 
Admission Decision
Parents are notified of Admission decisions on March 1 via email.

Our students

Family Voices

The Montessori approach has encouraged independence, critical thinking, and a love for learning in our child. The small class sizes and close-knit community made it a safe and supportive place for them to thrive, both academically and personally. We believe this foundation plays a key role in our child’s success in high school and beyond. 
Sharon, Parent of MSNV Alumni

Family Voices

The Montessori approach has encouraged independence, critical thinking, and a love for learning in our child. The small class sizes and close-knit community made it a safe and supportive place for them to thrive, both academically and personally. We believe this foundation plays a key role in our child’s success in high school and beyond. 
Sharon, Parent of MSNV Alumni

Family Voices

The Montessori approach has encouraged independence, critical thinking, and a love for learning in our child. The small class sizes and close-knit community made it a safe and supportive place for them to thrive, both academically and personally. We believe this foundation plays a key role in our child’s success in high school and beyond. 
Sharon, Parent of MSNV Alumni

Family Voices

The Montessori approach has encouraged independence, critical thinking, and a love for learning in our child. The small class sizes and close-knit community made it a safe and supportive place for them to thrive, both academically and personally. We believe this foundation plays a key role in our child’s success in high school and beyond. 
Sharon, Parent of MSNV Alumni