Schools

The Virginia Catholic Education Association accredits each school and every teacher meets the VCEA or Commonwealth of Virginia certification requirements.

You may obtain information on any of our Catholic schools by visiting the Schools Directory.

Visit the parish finder to locate parishes near your new home. Call the parish to see if your new home falls in parish boundaries and if the parish has a school.

Many of our schools have early childhood centers and extended day programs. Visit our Schools Directory to see what programs the schools near you offer.

All our schools are fine institutions of learning, we feel that each school is different and unique, and we highly recommend each one!

Blue Ribbon Schools are those schools that have been nationally recognized for their excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. This in no way indicates that our other schools are academically inferior as there are many requirements to attain the Blue Ribbon Award. Follow the link to learn more about the Blue Ribbon Program.

Yes, many of our schools have resources for learning disabilities and some have resources for developmentally or intellectually delayed students. Visit our Schools Directory to see what programs the schools near you offer.

Catholic Schools warmly welcome students regardless of parish or religious faith. Our schools are communities rich with religious backgrounds and practices. Students study the Scriptures and the Tradition of the Catholic faith, participate in Catholic liturgies and, if Catholic, are prepared to receive the Sacraments. Non‐Catholic students are expected to participate in liturgies, religious functions, and religion classes that are part of the academic curriculum. While non‐Catholic students are expected to be knowledgeable about Catholic teachings and practices, they are not expected to give their assent to the Faith.

Tuition Assistance is determined at the school level. Please contact your school's front office to learn what financial aid programs are available and how to apply for tuition assistance.

Please refer to the international student packet on the International Students Page.

The Diocese of Arlington I-20 application with instructions and other important information can be found on our International Students Page.

For information on fees associated with an I-20, please refer to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement website as well as Student and Exchange Visitor Program. You can find links on the International Students Page.