At the Montessori Academy of Virginia, our age-related programs are firmly rooted in the traditional Montessori philosophy. Our academic curriculum seamlessly blends authentic Montessori methods with rich, interdisciplinary learning experiences, preparing students for lifelong success in an ever-evolving world.
We nurture the whole child—intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically—empowering each student to reach their fullest potential. Through thoughtfully prepared environments and individualized instruction, students are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop intrinsic motivation, independence, and confidence in their abilities.
Within our nurturing and inclusive community, close student–teacher relationships are central to personal and academic growth. Our teachers thoughtfully personalize the curriculum to each child’s unique interests, strengths, and talents—creating what many families describe as a daily “gifted” experience. This individualized approach allows educators to truly know each student, fostering strong partnerships, meaningful friendships, self-confidence, and a genuine love of learning.
Families frequently report that students who complete the full Montessori program and transition to public or traditional school settings perform above grade level, often excelling in honors and advanced coursework. These academic outcomes, combined with our strong emphasis on social-emotional development, lead many parents to confidently recommend the Academy.
Beyond academics, students develop essential life skills such as self-discipline, empathy, responsibility, and peaceful conflict resolution. Our school culture promotes not only strong academic achievement, but also respectful, cooperative behavior and ethical decision-making.
We take pride in our longstanding reputation for cultivating well-rounded, intellectually curious, and socially confident students—prepared not only for academic success, but for life.
Our foundation is rooted in the essential components of a traditional Montessori education. Our curriculum is carefully designed to surpass Virginia State Standards of Learning, offering students an engaging, interdisciplinary, and future-ready educational foundation.
As part of our commitment to nature-based learning, PreK-K and above students participate in scheduled visits to our Montessori Acres Farm School. These immersive, rotating sessions provide direct engagement with:
Students engage in exciting, hands-on science experiments that foster curiosity, inquiry, and a love of discovery. Our integrated STEM approach encourages problem-solving and critical thinking across disciplines.
Through indoor and outdoor gardening, children connect with nature, learn about plant life cycles, and gain direct environmental stewardship.
We introduce a second language in early education to strengthen cognitive flexibility and expose children to the beauty of global communication. Instruction is age-appropriate, interactive, and culturally rich.
Children participate in seasonal choir performances, including festive Christmas and Spring concerts, promoting teamwork, discipline, and joy through music.
Basic computer skills are introduced thoughtfully and age-appropriately to build digital literacy.
We introduce students to diverse global cultures, traditions, and customs, fostering empathy, inclusion, and global awareness.
Children enjoy regular recess, gym activities to develop coordination, strength, flexibility and understand fair play.
To further support families and students, we offer convenient on-site extra-curricular programs led by specialized instructors. These activities are available for an additional fee paid directly to the activity provider and scheduled outside of core academic hours.
These optional classes provide additional opportunities for children to explore interests, develop new talents, and build confidence within the comfort and security of our school environment.
To support the needs of our working families, The Montessori Academy of Virginia offers convenient Before and After School Care for enrolled students.
This extended program is available on a flexible, hourly basis and is reasonably priced at $10.00 per hour, making it a more affordable option than many communities’ childcare programs.
Our goal is to provide a safe environment after regular school hours, offering parents convenience and the children a seamless, supportive experience.
