Students and families in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia are invited to attend the Independent School Fair sponsored by Independent Education, in collaboration with the Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools (AIMS) and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS), from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2013, at the American University Bender Arena. Admission is free.
The fair will provide an opportunity for students and families to learn more about independent schools and will feature seminars on How to Choose the Right School, How Admission Decisions are Made, and How to Afford an Independent School. Representatives from 58 independent schools will be on hand to answer questions and share information about their schools' philosophies, programs, and processes for admission.
For member schools interested in registering to participate in this fair, please contact Debbie Saylor at AIMS »
For any other inquiries, please contact Christie Antoniewicz »
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FAIR
For Families in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia
Sunday, September 22, 2013
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
American University
Bender Arena
Learn first-hand from school representatives about
- Close-knit, diverse communities where students are given individualized attention
- Classes that are intimate learning environments where teachers are closely connected to their students
- Schools that challenge students to stretch their minds with high standards and rigorous programs
- Teachers with the freedom to be creative and flexible to make sure students reach their full potential
- Opportunities that extend beyond the classroom - to athletics, the arts, community service, and leadership experiences
Participating Schools
The member schools of the Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools, Independent Education, and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools admit students of any race, color, national, or ethnic orgin. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in the administration of their educational policies, their admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.