Madeira School
8328 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Virginia 22102
(703) 556-8200
"Launching women who change the world."
In 1906, Lucy Madeira Wing (1873-1960) founded a school “for the purpose of preparing girls for the leading women’s colleges.” In 1929, the school was incorporated as The Madeira School. Madeira relocated from Washington to the suburb of McLean, Virginia, in 1931. This is where girls in grades 9-12 gain confidence, courage, and real-world experience so they can thrive in an ever-evolving future. It’s where young women are leaders, and learning is ambitious and personal.
FAST FACTS
Head of School:
Christina Kyong
Director of Admissions:
Emily Reynolds
Gender:
All girls
Religious Affiliation:
Nondenominational
Total Enrollment:
340
Percent Boarders:
51%
Percent International:
15%
Application Platorm(s):
Gateway and SAO
Testing Plan:
Required
Curriculum
Our personalized, college-like academic schedule incorporates three classes at a time, allowing for more focus on ambitious learning and retention. Our renowned four-year internship program gives every Madeira student experience in a community organization, on Capitol Hill, and in a career interest or passion. Small class sizes, which average 12 girls, and a low 4:1 student-faculty ratio, make learning highly interactive and collaborative.
Programming
Many programs are offered such as performing arts, athletics, equestrian teams, internship programs, learning support programs etc.
Activity/Sports Requirements
Madeira offers a variety of sports teams that students may join as well as other activities such as arts, equestrian, athletic assisants.
Dress Code
No dress code but students clothing should be respecful and in good repair.
Seated Meals
No specified
Study Hall
Evening study hall is open to all students. It is required for all boarding students, except seniors, and runs Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The study hall period is a quiet, proctored time for students. Day students participating in evening study hall on campus must follow the study hall rules and guidelines for their grade level.
Saturday Programming
Several weekends a year students are required to stay on campus for the weekend for scheduled activites for students.
Residential Life
Living on campus gives Madeira students the opportunity to manage the demands of an ambitious academic program while developing lifelong bonds with teachers, mentors, and friends from around the world. It creates quite the family atmosphere, where you’ll always have someone to support you, cheer at your games, host you for the weekend, or join you in exploring one of the greatest cities in the world (Washington, D.C. of course!). Boarding girls live in the center of campus in six dorms that each house around 25 students. Madeira’s dorms are all relatively small, especially compared to those at other boarding schools, and we offer a mix of doubles and singles.