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Joyful
Fostering uncommonly optimistic, grounded, energetic young people
Inclusive
Building a supportive, diverse,
engaged community
Ambitious
Equipping all students to confidently fulfill their passion and purpose
Intentional
Devoting extraordinary developmental expertise to the foundational years
Balanced
Creating a curriculum that develops every child’s intellect and
emotional acuity
Compassionate
Shaping morally driven
citizens of the world
Attentive
Investing in each child’s curiosity, potential, and individuality
Welcome to Langley
A Coed Preschool to Grade 8 Day School in McLean, VA
The Langley School fosters purposeful inquiry-based and social-emotional learning for children in preschool through grade 8 in a joyful, connected community. We empower all students as curious, confident, and resilient leaders, thinkers, and creators. Since our founding in 1942, our impact has been evident in the unique accomplishments and meaningful contributions of our students, graduates, and educators.
Langley at a glance
Grounded in a deep respect for childhood, we offer an exceptional community and an inquiry-based academic curriculum paired with a unique social-emotional learning program for students in preschool through grade 8.
7:1 student/teacher ratio
$2.1 million granted in tuition assistance to 17% of the student body
73% of lead teachers hold advanced degrees
40% of students identify as a person of color
84 faculty members
534 students enrolled
testimonials
"You have created an incredible environment and we left our tour feeling absolutely joyful about the prospect of our child growing and learning within your walls!"
“Our children love to go to school every day. The teachers and administrative staff are great and care about our children academically, socially, and emotionally."
“We switched our kids over from public school a few years ago and couldn't be happier with The Langley School. ”
“Langley truly is a community working towards creating thoughtful learners and thoughtful citizens. This school is committed to nurturing not only the brain, but also the heart and spirit of each student.”
“Fantastic school! Excellent teachers, nurturing environment, engaged community. Our son is thriving here!"
“Such a great school. Supportive, creative, individual attention, sweet atmosphere, amazing teachers."
“Our family has appreciated the one-on-one conversations with teachers and staff helping us identify the optimal schools for our children for their Life After Langley."
News and Events
News
![Kindergarten Play Brings Insects to Life]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710536970/langley/o9jkfmjwsgrczixmrklw/KPlay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710536970/langley/o9jkfmjwsgrczixmrklw/KPlay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710536970/langley/o9jkfmjwsgrczixmrklw/KPlay.jpg","width":800}])
Kindergartners filled the Sherman Center stage with singing and dancing grasshoppers, ladybugs, caterpillars, and stinkbugs during their wonderful performance of "Insects, Bugs, and Squiggly Things."
![Join Us for Langley's Spring Auction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710857592/langley/fhm7bvvnq4igjyndegss/AuctionLogo2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710857592/langley/fhm7bvvnq4igjyndegss/AuctionLogo2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710857592/langley/fhm7bvvnq4igjyndegss/AuctionLogo2024.jpg","width":800}])
Tickets are on sale now for Langley’s spring auction which will take place on Saturday, April 27 at the Conrad Washington, DC. As Langley's premier fundraising event of the year, the annual spring auction is a party with a purpose – funds raised support faculty excellence. Learn more>>
![Students Take Part in Pi Day Activities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710537074/langley/gbzxtkohlglnfadendi8/PiDay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710537074/langley/gbzxtkohlglnfadendi8/PiDay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710537074/langley/gbzxtkohlglnfadendi8/PiDay.jpg","width":800}])
On 3/14, math classrooms around the school celebrated Pi Day with creative activities that introduced Pi and demonstrated how this important number is used in meaningful ways in many fields. For example, fifth-graders determined their hat size by calculating their head diameter.
![Middle Schoolers Present Spring Musical]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710858585/langley/rlwyck6yfwnzotsemkkj/MSMusical.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710858585/langley/rlwyck6yfwnzotsemkkj/MSMusical.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710858585/langley/rlwyck6yfwnzotsemkkj/MSMusical.jpg","width":800}])
Congratulations to the Middle School cast, crew, and pit of our spring musical, “Rock of Ages,” who put on a fabulous show complete with 20 choreographed musical numbers. The comedic musical full of ‘80s rock anthems sold out both of its performances on March 8 and 9.
![Artist-in-Residence Installs Sculptures on Campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709745488/langley/hzfzp2dbrrg46lrmcssz/FoonShamInstallation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709745488/langley/hzfzp2dbrrg46lrmcssz/FoonShamInstallation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709745488/langley/hzfzp2dbrrg46lrmcssz/FoonShamInstallation.jpg","width":800}])
Langley's 2024 artist-in-residence, sculptor and art professor Foon Sham, installed two of his wooden sculptures on campus in preparation for the student workshops he will conduct in April.
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Nestled in a wooded oasis, The Langley School’s 9.2-acre campus is just minutes away from Tysons Corner and easily accessible to the surrounding cities of McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Great Falls, Vienna, Reston, and Washington, DC.