Private Christian School in Springfield, VA

Inspiring Purposeful Lives

Immanuel Christian School is a kindergarten through high school private Christian school in Fairfax County, Virginia, serving families throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Our recent high school expansion makes our institution a program that provides a college preparatory, comprehensive K-12th grade program with two campuses offering challenging and engaging academics with a distinctively biblical worldview. As a National Blue Ribbon School, our academic success is recognized nationally; but we are also a place where students can thrive, knowing they are loved as they develop a thirst for learning. Experienced, nurturing teachers guide and motivate students through hands-on instruction collaborative learning, and relevant curriculum. Our mission is to partner with families to inspire students for purposeful lives of learning, godliness, and service, and we welcome the opportunity to partner with your family. We invite you to browse our website and stop in for a tour to discover the warmth of Immanuel Christian School.

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What Makes Our School Different?

8:1

Kindergarten student to teacher ratio

100%

Spiritually mature faculty who hold degrees in their field

9,582

Hours served by parents and students in the community and in classrooms

500k+

Awarded for financial assistance and other discounts

25+

Sports teams, fine arts, clubs and extended care activities available

81%

Of our students are in the top 20% nationally in reading and math

International trips for high school students during TravelTerm

ICS Stories

Transformed Lives

Parents

Our kids are growing a thirst for God's Word every day from their teachers and administrators and staff who are thirst for it too. Yes, ICS is academically challenging. ICS is safe and provides a great learning environment. Our kids receive Bible teaching and memorize verses. But there are other schools in this city they can get those things - even the Bible teaching. But at ICS, the Word of God is sinking into the souls of my children. And God is using my children to teach and encourage me. We are so grateful to be a part of this community. In a world turned upside down, we praise God for our school that is committed to the unchanging Word of God that provides the foundation for the integration of faith and learning.

...we praise God for our school that is committed to the unchanging Word of God that provides the foundation for the integration of faith and learning.

A Valuable Partnership

Parents

To have [our daughter] at ICS [means] that she is literally surrounded in all aspects of her life - at home, at church, and at school - with positive Christian values. We view ICS as a partner in helping her develop in Christ, to grow academically, and to become the kind and engaged citizen in our community that we want her to be. It is also very important that the quality of the secular aspects of her education be top notch. ICS has the type of educational programming that will prepare my daughter for success. We can think of no better place for our daughter and ultimately, our whole family, to be a part of.

ICS has the type of educational programming that will prepare my daughter for success.

A Grateful Parent

Parents

The teachers are WONDERFUL! They truly care about the students, not only academically, but socially, emotionally, and spiritually as well. The school has a solid Christian foundation. Christian principles and ideals are built into the curriculum and every interaction with the students which in turn leads the children to develop a sense of a Biblical Worldview at a very young age. The minister at a church we visited after moving was extremely impressed with the boys' knowledge of the Bible and how it applied to their daily living. The administration is accessible and supportive of parents and students. The academics are solid, but the true strength of ICS is its heart: from the Head of School all the way down to the students.

The academics are solid, but the true strength of ICS is its heart: from the top administrator all the way down to the students.

Worth The Investment

Parents

Immanuel Christian School is worth the investment because the learning environment has transformed our son into a student who is absolutely engaged with learning. The school has lit a fire in our son to want to finish assignments with excellence. It is as if his teacher has surfaced in him a desire to learn, probe and question. The transformation exceeds anything we could have hoped for regarding him. We now have a resource rich community of teachers and staff who intentionally partner with us. For the first time, we have a sense of balance, trust and hope that both of our children will be given every opportunity to grow into who they were designed to be. The academic rigor coupled with the warmth of the staff create a place where our children eagerly embrace learning. Our children anchor the excitement of academic learning with the God who made them. ICS ensures that there is no disconnect between the two. They are challenged to see every subject matter as a window into the mind of God. This is thrilling! The school saturates not only their minds but their hearts with a deep concern for others and an intense love for the LORD. That combination catapults their growth and has brought peace and balance to our home. Prior to joining the ICS community, our focus was one dimensional. We fixated only on the mind; fact and knowledge acquisition. The school has gently helped us to see more broadly that true education reaches the whole child---the head, heart, and hands.

ICS is worth the investment because the learning environment has transformed our son into a student who is absolutely engaged with learning.

A Mother’s Heart

Parents

We love how the ICS Kindergarten program teaches learning through play and that our daughter finds it an absolute joy to go to school, not a chore. She can’t wait to go back every day!

She can’t wait to go back every day!

Thriving In High School

Parents

When we searched for a high school for our daughter, the key area where ICHS stood out vs. every other school in the DC Metro area was the focus on the whole student vs. academics only. We wanted her to be nurtured spiritually and emotionally as well as intellectually, and only ICHS demonstrated a commitment to this in word and action.

When we searched for a high school for our daughter, the key area where ICHS stood out vs. every other school in the DC Metro area was the focus on the whole student vs. academics only.

Thankful for in-person school

Parents

We could not love this school more, and are so grateful for the teachers and administration and the huge sacrifices you're all making to stay open in person.

[We are] thankful to count the cost/invest/thrive/survive with you all!

[We are] thankful to count the cost/invest/thrive/survive with you all!

A College Preparatory School Built on Service and Community

We Serve Others

Serving our community throughout the year is an extension of the living curriculum embraced by the families of our school. What we are talking about is putting our faith into action, being doers of the Word and not just hearers; serving others, not just ourselves. Learn more the ways we help to shape hearts.

Learning Through Service

We Build Community

Relationships matter at ICS. We value the opportunity to get to know our students and dining together is a natural occasion to build relationships across grade levels and between students and teachers. Learn more about our intentional methods and the opportunities we use as a way to strengthen and encourage our students.

We Know Students

We believe that every student can learn. Our experienced, caring teachers utilize a spectrum of proven learning resources combined with exciting, new technology tools. We recognize that no two children learn in the same way or at the same pace. With small class sizes, we can better understand each student’s learning style and help maximize their potential. Our curriculum is challenging but our students wouldn't have it any other way!

Learning At ICS

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✨Our 12th Annual Talent Show! ➡️ to the end for the 🤣 staff act!

We were delighted to showcase the talents of our middle school students on stage this week. Cheered on by their peers and teachers, students sang, danced, recited poetry, performed skits, and showcased original works. Even a few faculty members got in on the fun. Bravo, everyone!

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God has given you a purpose, a calling, a mission for His Kingdom. Immanuel Christian School is a place where you can live out your calling alongside a team of dedicated, spiritually-mature faculty and staff who are committed to making an eternal investment in young lives through learning, godliness, and service.

Check out our current employment opportunities on our website (link in bio).

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Here are just a few of the acceptances rolling in for the ICS class of 2024. We are so proud! Please pray for our seniors as they continue to seek God’s guidance and make decisions for their future.

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🤩Some of our favorite kindergarten moments from the past few weeks.

We have only a few spaces left in kindergarten for 2024-25. Contact us at lauren.gessner@icsva.org or visit our website for details [link in bio].

➗Learning fractions through play
🫶Connecting with the @immanuelbibleva senior adult ministry at a special lunch
🌷Enjoying the sunshine in our kindergarten garden
💧Exploring weather patterns in science
😎Making friends at recess on the playground

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$🤩Some of our favorite kindergarten moments from the past few weeks. We have only a few spaces left in kindergarten for 2024-25. Contact us at lauren.gessner@icsva.org or visit our website for details [link in bio]. ➗Learning fractions through play 🫶Connecting with the @immanuelbibleva senior adult ministry at a special lunch 🌷Enjoying the sunshine in our kindergarten garden 💧Exploring weather patterns in science 😎Making friends at recess on the playground$

✨ A few junior-senior prom memories. ✨

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STEM is the focus for this year`s capstone project at the high school, and we`ve been extending that focus down to all grades. Students have additional, in depth opportunities to explore how God made the world and dig in to these essential disciplines through the lens of Scripture.

⚙Thank you to physicist Dr. Jennifer Taylor, mathematician Dr. Erick Smith, and architect Mrs. Jennifer Shuman for coming in to our K-8 STEM Expo to share about their STEM careers with our lower and middle school students.

🚀And, congratulations to our high school Rocketry Club, who qualified for the @rocketcontest national competition with a near-perfect launch!

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Our production of "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" takes to the stage TONIGHT! Students have been working hard since October, and we are incredibly grateful for the many parents who have given so much of their time and talents to bring this story to life on stage.

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Eighth graders got all dolled up for a Roaring `20s party that was the bee`s knees! Students researched a famous figure from that era, dressed the part, and mixed and mingled as they interviewed each other to complete the history lesson. With jazz music playing and Harlem Renaissance paintings as the backdrop, history was brought to life with a soiree that was truly the Cat`s Meow.

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We are delighted to be staging a production of the C. S. Lewis classic "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe", April 18 - 20. Over 50 students in grades 7 - 12 are bringing this magical story to life with intricate sets and even a life-sized Aslan puppet.

“Wrong will be right when Aslan comes in sight,
At the sound of his roar, sorrow will be no more,
When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death,
And when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again.” 🦁

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When I look at a solar eclipse, I see more than a stunning visual phenomenon. I see what appears to be only the tip of an iceberg, a mountain of finely-tuned qualities defining our privileged place in the universe.…I am reminded that God reveals His truth to us in two ways: through the general revelation of His natural world and through the special revelation of His written word.

Psalm 19 encapsulates this for us beautifully. “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” (Ps. 19:1). There are no words, and yet the message of God’s existence and power is heard everywhere.

But God does more than tell us of His existence. He sets forth a plan for our lives to bring us into fellowship with Himself.

🌑 From a special devotion written by our Head of School Emeritus, Stephen Danish ☀️

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Thank you to @goodcommaclassroom for taking our seventh and eighth graders on a spring break adventure out West! We explored @zionnps @brycecanyonnps_gov @grandcanyonnps and other beautiful sites, rafted down the Colorado River, and hiked many, many miles. It was a fun way to spend spring break, exploring these wonders through a biblical worldview with head, hands, and heart — and tired feet!

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Happy Easter ✝️ Today we pause to celebrate the abundant new life available to us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Because of his sacrifice, we are being transformed into Christ`s likeness, with a God-given purpose both here and in eternity.

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Before they left for break, our high school students spent the day serving Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center, Central Union Mission, several senior centers, Fairfax County Schools and Parks, and here on our own campus. Our curriculum engages students` heads, hearts, and hands, giving them opportunities to put their faith into action.

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only. -- James 1:22

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🧪Discovering how God created the world through science.⚙️

Sixth graders designed and carried out their own original experiments, following the scientific method as they tested their hypothesis and explored the biblical applications of their findings.

Students then presented their findings to a panel of judges who work in the STEM fields, who scored the projects based on the students` understanding and communication of what they learned. We`re proud of their hard work and love seeing their knowledge, creativity, and communication skills continue to grow!

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"God has opened my eyes to see how diverse He made the world..."

"God showed me that His joy is pure and fulfilling. He showed me that joy from temporary things is fading..."

"God showed me the joy we will have in heaven through worshipping with the Kenyans..."

Juniors and seniors traveled to Kenya earlier this year to serve at our sister school, Camp Brethren, in Eburru, Kenya. This service-focused TravelTerm trip opened our students eyes and hearts as they experienced culture, geography, history, and the body of Christ in a whole new way.

🎥: One of our student safari groups

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We are all made in the image of God the Creator. As bearers of His Image, we want to cultivate an appreciation of the arts within our students and encourage them to bring God glory through their creative expression. One aspect of this growing area of our curriculum is the visual arts.

K-12, our students have the opportunity to explore truth and beauty through art. In Kindergarten, students learn about the concentric circles in Kandinsky`s paintings and create their own. As they grow, lower and middle school students learn a variety of styles, mediums, and disciplines, with opportunities to participate in clubs, electives, and ensembles. In high school, students complete our unique fine arts module, an in-depth study of painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater, and dance.

It is a joy to see these students discover their God-given creative gifts and use them to bring Him glory!

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🌟There are limited kindergarten spaces available for 2024-25!🌟

Inspire your child for a purposeful life of learning, godliness, and service with our experiential, play-based program that will build an essential foundation for your child`s education and spiritual development.

Learn more and apply via the link in our bio!

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It`s a project that is out of this world! 🌕 @plantthemoonchallenge 🌕

Partnering with NASA, our middle school STEM elective has begun experimenting with food innovations to grow plants on the moon. Our students have designed world class experiments to determine what plants and soil amendments would allow extended missions to plant food on the moon.

The data generated from our students` experiments will be sent to NASA to further research for the Artemis campaign. This exercise is not only beneficial to see if plants can be grown on the moon, but it is also helpful in learning how to raise crops in areas of the earth that have higher levels of metals or face frequent droughts.

We are delighted to be able to offer this learning opportunity for our students and are grateful to @vaspacegrant for providing funding for this unique project.

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🥈Our Boys Swim Team won second place at the VISAA State Championship Meet at Virginia Tech this weekend! The team scored the 2nd most points of all DII schools, and were 10th overall out of thirty-one DI and DII schools across the state of Virginia.

Congrats to our finalists:
🏊‍♂️Caleb W - 3rd in 200 free & 5th in 100 fly
🏊‍♂️Joshua W - 5th in 100 free & 100 back
🏊‍♂️Moses W - 14th in 100 breast & 15th in 200 IM
🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️Caleb F, Caleb W, Joshua W, Moses W - 6th in 400 free relay & 11th in 200 medley relay
🏊‍♀️Kate S - 1st Alternate in 100 free

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