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Intentional
Devoting extraordinary developmental expertise to the foundational years
Balanced
Creating a curriculum that develops every child’s intellect and
emotional acuity
Ambitious
Equipping all students to confidently fulfill their passion and purpose
Compassionate
Shaping morally driven
citizens of the world
Attentive
Investing in each child’s curiosity, potential, and individuality
Inclusive
Building a supportive, diverse,
engaged community
Joyful
Fostering uncommonly optimistic, grounded, energetic young people
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
$2.3 million granted in financial aid to 17% of the student body
73% of lead teachers hold advanced degrees
46% of students identify as a person of color
80 faculty members
538 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
![Students Celebrate Peace and Light]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765218329/langley/yoqtzcvzpv30zn6tzk7e/PeaceandLight.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765218329/langley/yoqtzcvzpv30zn6tzk7e/PeaceandLight.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765218329/langley/yoqtzcvzpv30zn6tzk7e/PeaceandLight.jpg","width":800}])
At our annual Peace and Light assembly, students shared how we celebrate peace and light through various winter holidays, including Diwali, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa.
![Langley Welcomes Grandparents & Friends]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765217952/langley/fw9oo5ndhmcyhrugf3la/GPDay_3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765217952/langley/fw9oo5ndhmcyhrugf3la/GPDay_3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765217952/langley/fw9oo5ndhmcyhrugf3la/GPDay_3.jpg","width":800}])
On November 25, more than 500 grandparents and other guests came to campus for Langley's annual Grandparents & Special Friends Day which featured a wonderful morning of student performances and classroom visits.
![Eighth Grade Plays World Peace Game]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765217210/langley/gic5xtwrmkumq93s4xxn/WorldPeaceGame_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765217210/langley/gic5xtwrmkumq93s4xxn/WorldPeaceGame_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765217210/langley/gic5xtwrmkumq93s4xxn/WorldPeaceGame_1.jpg","width":800}])
Eighth-graders took part in a week-long geo-political simulation called the World Peace Game, giving them the opportunity to explore the connectedness of the global community through the lens of economic, social, and environmental crises and the imminent threat of war.
![Visiting Author Shares Details of Publishing Process]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762462499/langley/xttduxakmjk3mbd8q74f/VisitingAuthor.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762462499/langley/xttduxakmjk3mbd8q74f/VisitingAuthor.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762462499/langley/xttduxakmjk3mbd8q74f/VisitingAuthor.jpg","width":800}])
Primary and Lower School students learned all about the process of planning, drafting, revising, and illustrating picture books from Langley’s visiting author, Hyewon Yum.
![Langley Shines During Fall Athletics Season]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762461830/langley/efask63yvnllkzi6ymhk/Soccer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762461830/langley/efask63yvnllkzi6ymhk/Soccer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762461830/langley/efask63yvnllkzi6ymhk/Soccer.jpg","width":800}])
Langley’s sports teams wrapped up an incredible fall season! Four of our teams brought home Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) championships, and every team qualified for postseason play.
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Our Campus
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.