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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Aloha Day - Last Day of School! We are praying for a fun and safe summer. See you in August!

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Today we remember and honor the sacrifices of many brave men and women. Join us in praying for military families as we celebrate Memorial Day.

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Congratulations to the class of 2023! 🎓

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"Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind."

✨Highlights from this year`s high school production of Shakespeare`s "A Midsummer Night`s Dream"✨

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We are so proud of our first graders! Students walked down a red carpet and expressively read several fable adaptations for their families at our annual First Grade Readers Theater. 📖🤩

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A group of fourth grade students created businesses and sold their hand-made products at a special fair last week. Enterprises included "It`s Time to Slime," "Terrific Trinkets," and "Gooey Goodies" and students of all grades (and teachers!) were lining up for our young entrepreneurs` awesome products.

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🎓🎓 Post 3 of 3 🎓🎓 Join us in celebrating the class of 2023! We are incredibly proud of these young men and women and can`t wait to see them step into God`s plans for their lives.

A Baccalaureate ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 21 at 5:15 p.m. with a sermon from Dr. Michael Easley. Graduation is Thursday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. Both events take place @immanuelbibleva

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🎓🎓 Post 2 of 3 🎓🎓 Join us in celebrating the class of 2023! We are incredibly proud of these young men and women and can`t wait to see them step into God`s plans for their lives.

A Baccalaureate ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 21 at 5:15 p.m. with a sermon from Dr. Michael Easley. Graduation is Thursday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. Both events take place @immanuelbibleva

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🎓🎓 Post 1 of 3 🎓🎓 Join us in celebrating the class of 2023! We are incredibly proud of these young men and women and can`t wait to see them step into God`s plans for their lives.

A Baccalaureate ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 21 at 5:15 p.m. with a sermon from Dr. Michael Easley. Graduation is Thursday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. Both events take place @immanuelbibleva

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Second graders have been studying the life cycle of butterflies in science, and yesterday they released butterflies in our courtyard after having watched them emerge from chrysalises. Parents joined us for this fun lesson as students donned bright colors, sported butterfly sunglasses, and enjoyed a special party as the school year comes to a close. 🦋🦋🦋

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Fun moments from our 2023 HS Spring Fling ✨✨

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💕 Muffins with Mom 💕

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"All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players."

Exploring Shakespeare`s plays by trying out some famous phrases, posing as Shakespearean statues, and acting out "Julius Caesar."

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These boards, this space, the dust and debris: they represent potential.

We`re building for the future, starting construction on the fourth and final floor of our high school. In the last week, the contractor has demolished existing rooms and ceilings and by the end of the week will be framing the new classrooms, science lab, and student spaces.

Together, we will shape, mentor, and develop students with a strong foundation of faith and resolve in order to live a purposeful life of learning, godliness, and service.

Partner with us in prayer and generosity, for the construction work ahead and the students whose hearts, heads, and hands will be shaped and formed by the high school.

https://www.icsva.org/future

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Before break, our entire high school spent the day serving across Northern Virginia and D.C. Students visited with senior citizens at Aarondale Retirement and Leewood Healthcare Centers, sorted clothes at Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center, cleaned up at Lake Accotink and Parklawn parks, chatted with 4th students about college at Lynbrook Elementary School, and served in many other ways.

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As the weather warms, our kindergarten students have been out in their garden, pulling weeds, tidying up the flower beds, and watering the blooms. The signs of spring bring us physical reminders of the spiritual renewal that we celebrate today. Christ`s death and resurrection mean new life; Easter is a reminder that He is making all things new.

We pray that as you pause to celebrate, you will be reminded anew of Christ`s overwhelming love for you and your students as he hangs on the cross, and his power over death`s sting as he bursts forth out of the grave.

Happy Easter ✝️

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Inspiring purposeful lives through experiences that reinforce classroom learning, grow curiosity, and expand students` hearts and minds.

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“What are the principles that will determine if you allow a kind of technology in your family? Consider why your student is drawn to a harmful technology and how their need might be met in a helpful way.”

Last night, middle and high school parents gathered at our high school campus to hear from staff about trends in technology, how teens are impacted by these trends, and ways to intentionally disciple their children as technology keeps evolving.

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Exploring God`s creation through the scientific disciplines, and glorifying our creator as we understand more about how He masterfully designed the world and everything in it.

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We were delighted to welcome our next Head of School, Nathan Stevens, and his family for a visit to our campuses. Mr. Stevens met with faculty and leadership, and led staff devotions from 1 Samuel 15:22, "Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice," focusing on the importance of God`s Word as we disciple and educate the next generation.

We can’t wait to welcome him on board in July! Please join us in praying for the Stevens family, and our school community, as we look ahead to what God will continue to do in and through our school.

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