Established in 1932 as the first racially integrated educational institution in the region, Barrie School is a progressive independent school that inspires excellence, intrinsic motivation, and responsibility through innovation in learning. The school serves to empower our students to expand their intellectual abilities, develop their creative talents, and discover their passions to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world. Serving a diverse and inclusive student body, our intentional educational throughline—from Montessori (3 months to Grade 5) to Project-Based Learning (Grades 6 to 12)—cultivates learning that lasts. Our challenging educational experiences unlock intrinsic motivation and innovation in students, faculty, and staff. Above all, our community fosters a deep sense of belonging by honoring student voice and responsibility.
Located close to D.C., Barrie School provides an extraordinary learning environment integrating local, national, and global educational opportunities. Our verdant, 45-acre campus of open fields, streams, ponds, and forests provides space for learning and play. Barrie encourages students to develop their own interests and unique talents t
...hrough hands-on, experiential learning that promotes 21st-century outcomes, including:
Analytical and creative thinking and problem-solving
Complex written and oral communication
Leadership and teamwork
Digital and quantitative literacy
Global perspectives
Adaptability, initiative, and risk-taking
Integrity and ethical decision-making
Barrie is also home to the Barrie Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies—one of the largest school-based teacher education programs in the country—and Barrie Camp, a Washington, D.C.-area tradition since the 1950s.
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