Education for Life

A Montessori school for children ages 3 to 12 years

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Our mission is to prepare children for life.


We celebrate each child’s individuality and help them discover how they can best contribute to our world and culture. All children are naturally curious and love to learn; we support this innate drive by providing environments that meet children’s developmental needs, by having a staff of loving and well-prepared adults, and by building a community of families that actively support our mission.

Why Oakton Montessori School?

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We Meet Children Where They Are

We allow each child to move and learn at their own pace. We know that learning is not linear.

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We Emphasize More than Just Academics

We focus on curiosity, independence, compassion, collaboration, and critical thinking.

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...but the Academics are a Huge Strength

Our curriculum presents skills at the time when children are most ready to learn.

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We're a Community


We view our relationship with you as a partnership, working together for the benefit of your child.

Programs

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Primary

3-6 years
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Elementary

6-12 years
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“MSO has made such a positive impact in my children’s lives, setting them on a course for independent learning and curiosity that will guide them for life. It has also made a positive impact on our family overall providing a space where we have made lifelong friends.”

Diana Rothe-Smith

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“The solid Montessori program is what brought us to the school initially, but it is the heart of MSO which has kept us here."

An MSO Parent

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“I have three grandchildren attending The Montessori School of Oakton. They love it and they love learning!" 

A Montessori Grandparent

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“We would like to thank you for giving our two girls a great foundation. We were happy to be a part of the MSO family for three years." 

Praveen and Shushma

Discover Our School

Join us for a virtual Info Session to explore our school’s philosophy, programs, and welcoming community. This is the first step in getting to know Montessori School of Oakton. After attending an Info Session, families are invited to schedule an in-person tour to experience our environment firsthand.

How to apply

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Schedule a visit

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Submit an application

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Join the community!

The latest from our blog.

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See how Montessori bead boards make multiplication and division engaging and concrete.
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Why do Montessori Classrooms Have Long, Uninterrupted Work Periods?

January 20, 2025
Explore the benefits of Montessori's uninterrupted work periods, fostering focus, deep learning, intrinsic motivation, and lifelong skills in children.
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Our Montessori Dictionary

December 30, 2024
Learn key Montessori terms like grace and courtesy, human tendencies, prepared environment, and sensitive periods, which foster holistic child development.

The 6 Reasons Montessori Will

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