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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This morning we gathered at the high school campus to marvel at God’s plan for our school and praise Him for His faithfulness as we cut the ribbon for the finished construction on the high school building! What began as a dream is now four beautiful, modern floors filled with the next generation of Christian citizens and leaders.

Thank you to the many donors and families whose generosity have made, and continue to make, an impact that will echo here and for eternity. We are grateful for your continued partnership and prayers.

Welcome to Immanuel Christian School

What Makes Our School Different?

ICS Stories

Transformed Lives

A Valuable Partnership

A Grateful Parent

Worth The Investment

A Mother’s Heart

Thriving In High School

Thankful for in-person school

A College Preparatory School Built on Service and Community

We Serve Others

We Build Community

We Know Students

ICS Events

College Acceptances