FAQs
ADMISSION
Submit an application via Husky Hub. After your application has been submitted, follow the steps outlined on our Apply & Engage page to complete the admission process.
Admission applications are due January 19, 2024, for the 2024-25 school year. Families are notified of admission decisions on the first Friday in March.
Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling admission basis. If you are applying after the deadline, please contact the Admission Office to determine availability.
Flint Hill is an innovative school whose graduates blaze their own trails and have the courage to make a difference. The Admission Committee will consider your child’s curiosity and eagerness to learn in addition to more traditional factors like academic strength, special interests, family partnership, and mission alignment. See our Portrait of a Student to learn more about our Huskies.
Applicants for grades JK-2 are required to complete a Gesell assessment, which is administered by Flint Hill.
Applicants for grades 3-6 are not required to seek testing for admission, but we do ask families to submit all testing they have on file. This may include WISC-V, WPPSI, SOLs, Cogat NNAT, ISEE, ERBS, MAP, and other learning evaluations.
Applicants for grades 7-8 may choose (but are not required) to submit the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT).
Applicants for grades 9-12 may choose (but are not required) to submit the SSAT. The PSAT can also be submitted for 10th and 11th grade. Applicants for 12th grade are required to submit the PSAT, SAT, or ACT.
All of our on-campus events offer tours of the School. Individual campus tours are available by appointment and last approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Schedule a tour today!
Our natural entry points are grades JK, K, 5, 7, and 9. JK has one class; we add a second section in Kindergarten and a third section at 5th grade. In middle school, each grade includes approximately 100 students. Our largest entry point for new students is 9th grade. Our 9th grade class is generally comprised of 60% returning students and 40% new students.
During the summer, newly enrolled families are invited to attend multiple socials to connect with new and current Husky families before the start of the year. Each division welcomes new and returning students with multiple days of orientations. New families can also expect to hear directly from a current parent on our Hello Husky Team who will offer an opportunity to connect 1:1 and answer any questions new families may have.
Submit an application via Husky Hub. After your application has been submitted, follow the steps outlined on our Apply & Engage page to complete the admission process.
Admission applications are due January 19, 2024, for the 2024-25 school year. Families are notified of admission decisions on the first Friday in March.
Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling admission basis. If you are applying after the deadline, please contact the Admission Office to determine availability.
Flint Hill is an innovative school whose graduates blaze their own trails and have the courage to make a difference. The Admission Committee will consider your child’s curiosity and eagerness to learn in addition to more traditional factors like academic strength, special interests, family partnership, and mission alignment. See our Portrait of a Student to learn more about our Huskies.
Applicants for grades JK-2 are required to complete a Gesell assessment, which is administered by Flint Hill.
Applicants for grades 3-6 are not required to seek testing for admission, but we do ask families to submit all testing they have on file. This may include WISC-V, WPPSI, SOLs, Cogat NNAT, ISEE, ERBS, MAP, and other learning evaluations.
Applicants for grades 7-8 may choose (but are not required) to submit the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT).
Applicants for grades 9-12 may choose (but are not required) to submit the SSAT. The PSAT can also be submitted for 10th and 11th grade. Applicants for 12th grade are required to submit the PSAT, SAT, or ACT.
All of our on-campus events offer tours of the School. Individual campus tours are available by appointment and last approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Schedule a tour today!
Our natural entry points are grades JK, K, 5, 7, and 9. JK has one class; we add a second section in Kindergarten and a third section at 5th grade. In middle school, each grade includes approximately 100 students. Our largest entry point for new students is 9th grade. Our 9th grade class is generally comprised of 60% returning students and 40% new students.
During the summer, newly enrolled families are invited to attend multiple socials to connect with new and current Husky families before the start of the year. Each division welcomes new and returning students with multiple days of orientations. New families can also expect to hear directly from a current parent on our Hello Husky Team who will offer an opportunity to connect 1:1 and answer any questions new families may have.
ACADEMICS
The student-teacher ratio at Flint Hill is 7:1. There are typically 18 students per classroom. Middle and Upper School advisory groups include 10-13 students.
Lower School students attend school from 8:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Middle and Upper School students have a 6-day rotating schedule. Middle School students attend school from 8:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Upper School students attend school from 8:25 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Flint Hill offers a wide variety of classes. Our Upper School curriculum features more than 200 course offerings! Learn more about our curriculum on our divisional pages: Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.
Middle and Upper School students take six classes per semester, and each class meets four times per cycle for 55 minutes each. Middle School students have an advisory study hall and Upper School students have a free period woven into their schedule.
Lower and Middle School students wear uniforms. Upper School students follow dress guidelines.
When students are encouraged to find the right-fit college, they match their ambitions with the school that will help them achieve their goals, leading to a more fulfilling college experience. As a result, our graduates attend a wide range of colleges and universities that are representative of the breadth of the interests and talents you find at Flint Hill. View our latest list of college acceptances.
Flint Hill has a nationally recognized Learning Center with eight learning specialists. The Learning Center supports all Flint Hill teachers for classroom differentiation and coaching. Specialists work directly with students with diagnosed learning differences. The type of Learning Center support offered depends on your child’s age, grade, and needs.
For Lower School, the Learning Centers provide academic support for students based on their academic needs.
For Middle and Upper School, to qualify for services initially, students must have a learning evaluation that was completed in the last three years. Each student’s learning evaluation must diagnose the student with a specific learning or attention disorder using appropriate and relevant diagnostic standards. The Director of the Learning Center reviews all learning evaluations to determine the services for which each student qualifies. Learning evaluations that include diagnoses do not automatically qualify students for any specific Learning Center services.
The student-teacher ratio at Flint Hill is 7:1. There are typically 18 students per classroom. Middle and Upper School advisory groups include 10-13 students.
Lower School students attend school from 8:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Middle and Upper School students have a 6-day rotating schedule. Middle School students attend school from 8:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Upper School students attend school from 8:25 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Flint Hill offers a wide variety of classes. Our Upper School curriculum features more than 200 course offerings! Learn more about our curriculum on our divisional pages: Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.
Middle and Upper School students take six classes per semester, and each class meets four times per cycle for 55 minutes each. Middle School students have an advisory study hall and Upper School students have a free period woven into their schedule.
Lower and Middle School students wear uniforms. Upper School students follow dress guidelines.
When students are encouraged to find the right-fit college, they match their ambitions with the school that will help them achieve their goals, leading to a more fulfilling college experience. As a result, our graduates attend a wide range of colleges and universities that are representative of the breadth of the interests and talents you find at Flint Hill. View our latest list of college acceptances.
Flint Hill has a nationally recognized Learning Center with eight learning specialists. The Learning Center supports all Flint Hill teachers for classroom differentiation and coaching. Specialists work directly with students with diagnosed learning differences. The type of Learning Center support offered depends on your child’s age, grade, and needs.
ATHLETICS
The Flint Hill interscholastic athletic program is an essential part of the educational experience in line with the School’s mission, core values, and philosophy. Our athletic program aims to offer an educational, challenging, and rewarding experience that develops the interpersonal values and athletic potential of all our student-athletes.
We believe that athletics and physical activity provide an enlightening and powerful learning experience for our students, among that, a pursuit of success in which the most enriching and critical lifelong lessons occur. Given the strong connection between social, emotional, and physical health and athletic participation, all students are encouraged to take advantage of Flint Hill’s many athletic offerings during their time in Middle and Upper School.
All Lower School students take physical education. Middle School students have an athletic block within their school day, and they can choose which sports they’d like to participate in.
Upper School students must earn four activity credits to graduate. Two of these credits must be earned by participating on an athletic team or through approved participation in other team-building options, such as robotics, the school newspaper, music, or drama. Two credits must be earned through athletics, while the remaining two can be earned through athletics or in the other areas. See the full Upper School Program Guide for all options.
In the Upper School, the majority of our athletic teams are organized according to ability. Students with the requisite skills, experience, commitment, character and qualities pertinent to the culture of the program will have the opportunity to compete at the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels. Through intentional coaching in practices and contests, one of our primary goals is to field highly competitive teams whose athletes display experience in skill, discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and coachability.
A total of 22 sports are offered over three seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Each season offers different sports and teams. Head to our Athletics page for more information.
In Middle School sports, we don’t expect students to have experience, and no one is cut from the team. Junior Varsity is the next step, and while these teams are more competitive, experience is beneficial but not necessary. At the Varsity level, players are developing high-level skills and advanced strategy, which means participation is based on the player’s athletic skills and attitude.
After middle school, we cannot guarantee playing time. Playing time at the Junior Varsity and Varsity levels is based on the student’s commitment, experience, and skill development.
Students do not have to purchase uniforms for athletics. General athletic equipment is provided by the school, but families may be required to purchase some sport-specific equipment.
Middle School includes athletics within its daily schedule. Upper School athletic practices begin each day at 3:45 p.m.
The Flint Hill interscholastic athletic program is an essential part of the educational experience in line with the School’s mission, core values, and philosophy. Our athletic program aims to offer an educational, challenging, and rewarding experience that develops the interpersonal values and athletic potential of all our student-athletes.
We believe that athletics and physical activity provide an enlightening and powerful learning experience for our students, among that, a pursuit of success in which the most enriching and critical lifelong lessons occur. Given the strong connection between social, emotional, and physical health and athletic participation, all students are encouraged to take advantage of Flint Hill’s many athletic offerings during their time in Middle and Upper School.
All Lower School students take physical education. Middle School students have an athletic block within their school day, and they can choose which sports they’d like to participate in.
Upper School students must earn four activity credits to graduate. Two of these credits must be earned by participating on an athletic team or through approved participation in other team-building options, such as robotics, the school newspaper, music, or drama. See the full Upper School Program Guide for all options.
A total of 22 sports are offered over three seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Each season offers different sports and teams. Head to our Athletics page for more information.
In Middle School sports, we don’t expect students to have experience, and no one is cut from the team. Junior Varsity is the next step, and while these teams are more competitive, experience is beneficial but not necessary. At the Varsity level, players are developing high-level skills and advanced strategy, which means participation is based on the player’s athletic skills and attitude.
After middle school, we cannot guarantee playing time. Playing time at the Junior Varsity and Varsity levels is based on the student’s commitment, experience, and skill development.
Students do not have to purchase uniforms for athletics. General athletic equipment is provided by the school, but families may be required to purchase some sport-specific equipment.
Middle School includes athletics within its daily schedule. Upper School athletic practices begin each day at 3:45 p.m.
SAFETY & TRANSPORTATION
Flint Hill has a staff of eight highly trained professionals who are deeply committed to ensuring the safety and security of every member of our community. All visitors to campus are screened, and we have an anonymous tip line for anyone in the community to report a potential issue. For more information about campus security, please speak to our admission team.
Bus service is available to all students in all divisions. Routes include service to the following areas: Annandale, Alexandria, Ashburn, Arlington, Brambleton, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Great Falls, Herndon, Leesburg, Lorton, McLean, North McLean, Potomac Falls, Reston, South Riding, Stone Ridge, and National Harbor. For pricing and other information, see our Transportation page.
Parents are given detailed information about Flint Hill’s carpool network after enrollment.
Yes, parking is available for Upper School student drivers.
Flint Hill has a staff of eight highly trained professionals who are deeply committed to ensuring the safety and security of every member of our community. All visitors to campus are screened, and we have an anonymous tip line for anyone in the community to report a potential issue. For more information about campus security, please speak to our admission team.
Bus service is available to all students in all divisions. Routes include service to the following areas: Annandale, Alexandria, Ashburn, Arlington, Brambleton, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Great Falls, Herndon, Leesburg, Lorton, McLean, North McLean, Potomac Falls, Reston, South Riding, Stone Ridge, and National Harbor. For pricing and other information, see our Transportation page.
Parents are given detailed information about Flint Hill’s carpool network after enrollment.
Yes, parking is available for Upper School student drivers.
Flint Hill’s AfterCare and Extended Day programs provide a safe, supervised, and enjoyable environment for Lower and Middle School students. It’s a helpful option for working parents who need flexibility at the end of the workday. See our AfterCare and Extended Day page for more information.
Lower School students also have the opportunity to join after-school clubs. Offerings include radio club, chess club, ukulele club, Little Scientists, and many others!
Flint Hill offers academic, athletic, enrichment, and for-credit summer programs. These programs are available for all ages. For more information, visit our Summer on the Hill page.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Yes, we accept international students. However, we do not issue I-20 documents for students to study on F-1 visas because School-Family partnership is an essential part of enrollment at Flint Hill.
Flint Hill does not have an English as a Second Language (ESL) program. All students must be fluent in English to apply for admission.
The application process for international students is only slightly different from what is required for domestic applicants. For non-native English-speaking students, we provide a language assessment at no cost to families.
Yes. A student interview is required but can be conducted virtually if the student is not living in or visiting the local area.
No, an in-person visit is not required. However, we’d love to meet your student in person and give them a chance to experience our community firsthand.
No. Because the School-Family partnership is a critical part of Flint Hill's approach, we do not issue I-20 documents for students.
Yes, we accept international students. However, we do not issue I-20 documents for students to study on F-1 visas because School-Family partnership is an essential part of enrollment at Flint Hill.
Flint Hill does not have an English as a Second Language (ESL) program. All students must be fluent in English to apply for admission.
The application process for international students is only slightly different from what is required for domestic applicants. For non-native English-speaking students, we provide a language assessment at no cost to families.
Yes. A student interview is required but can be conducted virtually if the student is not living in or visiting the local area.
No, an in-person visit is not required. However, we’d love to meet your student in person and give them a chance to experience our community firsthand.
No. Because the School-Family partnership is a critical part of Flint Hill's approach, we do not issue I-20 documents for students.
TUITION & FINANCIAL AID
Our tuition rates for the 2023-24 school year are: Lower School (JK-6) — $39,490; Middle School (7-8) — $46,530; and Upper School (9-12) — $50,160.
All Flint Hill financial aid is need-based. We receive many more aid requests than the financial aid budget can accommodate, and we cannot award most families that apply. About 20% of Flint Hill families receive need-based financial aid.
Tuition covers schooling, field trips, technology (iPads or MacBook Air depending on grade), and lunch for grades 7-12. Tuition does not include uniforms, books, transportation, AfterCare/Extended Day, and some Middle/Upper School athletic needs.
Tuition Refund Insurance is available to all families to protect their annual financial investment. This program, sponsored by A.W.G Dewar, Inc., insures tuition fees in case a student is unable to complete the school year.
Financial aid applications are due January 19, 2024, for the 2024-25 school year.
There are two separate, distinct committees for admission and financial aid. The admission committee is not aware of each family’s financial aid application status and does not consider that as part of the admission decision. The financial aid committee reviews financial aid applications from students receiving an admission offer.
Families are notified of financial aid decisions with their admission decision on the first Friday in March.
Because a family's financial circumstances can change, we require families to reapply for financial aid every year.
Flint Hill offers three payment options for families:
- 1 Payment Plan — full payment in June.
- 2 Payment Plan — 50% payment due in June, with the remaining 50% due in December.
- 10 Payment Plan — 10 equal payments beginning in June and ending in March.
The school currently works with an educational loan program called Your Tuition Solution that helps make a Flint Hill education possible for many of our families.
In cases of dual households, both parents or legal guardians are required to fully complete the financial aid process — together or separately. If one parent or guardian is not present, the applying parent should notify the Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid.
The Financial Aid Committee confidentially reviews financial aid applications. All information is secure and confidential. We also request that families keep their awards in confidence.
Our tuition rates for the 2023-24 school year are: Lower School (JK-6) — $39,490; Middle School (7-8) — $46,530; and Upper School (9-12) — $50,160.
All Flint Hill financial aid is need-based. We receive many more aid requests than the financial aid budget can accommodate, and we cannot award most families that apply. About 20% of Flint Hill families receive need-based financial aid.
Tuition covers schooling, field trips, technology (iPads or MacBook Air depending on grade), and lunch for grades 7-12. Tuition does not include uniforms, books, transportation, AfterCare/Extended Day, and some Middle/Upper School athletic needs.
Tuition Refund Insurance is available to all families to protect their annual financial investment. This program, sponsored by A.W.G Dewar, Inc., insures tuition fees in case a student is unable to complete the school year.
Financial aid applications are due January 19, 2024, for the 2024-25 school year.
There are two separate, distinct committees for admission and financial aid. The admission committee is not aware of each family’s financial aid application status and does not consider that as part of the admission decision. The financial aid committee reviews financial aid applications from students receiving an admission offer.
Families are notified of financial aid decisions with their admission decision on the first Friday in March.
Because a family's financial circumstances can change, we require families to reapply for financial aid every year.
Flint Hill offers three payment options for families:
- 1 Payment Plan — full payment in June.
- 2 Payment Plan — 50% payment due in June, with the remaining 50% due in December.
- 10 Payment Plan — 10 equal payments beginning in June and ending in March.
The school currently works with an educational loan program called Your Tuition Solution that helps make a Flint Hill education possible for many of our families.
In cases of dual households, both parents or legal guardians are required to fully complete the financial aid process — together or separately. If one parent or guardian is not present, the applying parent should notify the Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid.
The Financial Aid Committee confidentially reviews financial aid applications. All information is secure and confidential. We also request that families keep their awards in confidence.
GIVING
Given the cost of tuition, it may surprise some to learn that it takes more than tuition to pay for all that goes into opening the doors every day. To be sure, tuition pays for the majority of expenses, but the Flint Hill Fund provides the second largest stream of revenue and is needed every year. Flint Hill relies upon gifts of all sizes to meet the needs of our students and take advantage of opportunities as they arise.
The Flint Hill Fund is the school’s fundraising priority. Each year, the Flint Hill Fund brings our community together with one common goal: to make the most possible for our students by making a gift to Flint Hill. We ask trustees, parents, alumni, grandparents, alumni parents, faculty, staff, and friends to make a voluntary tax-deductible contribution each year. Making a gift to the Flint Hill Fund is a demonstration of your belief in a Flint Hill education.
Your gift supports the people and programs that position Flint Hill as a leader in the nation among independent schools, including:
- Attracting and supporting educators who are among the finest in their profession.
- Providing professional development opportunities to keep our faculty at the forefront of their fields.
- Maintaining small class sizes.
- Creating a forward-thinking and innovative curriculum.
- Improving and sustaining our facilities and grounds.
- Supporting co-curricular activities like fine arts and athletics.
- Providing generous financial aid to deserving students who need it.
YES! Within the Flint Hill Fund, you can choose where your support goes to ensure that your gift is personally meaningful to you. There are ten options for directing your gift:
- Academic Learning and Student Experience
- Athletics
- Faculty
- Financial Aid
- Fine Arts
- Health and Wellness
- Institutional Equity and Inclusion
- Learning Center
- Technology
- Where It's Needed Most (Support it all)
More information about each of these designations is available on our Flint Hill Fund page.
Community support of the Flint Hill Fund allows us to continually innovate, setting new standards and inspiring our students to unleash their potential. Your gift, regardless of the amount, makes an impact! With strong participation from current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and members of our extended Flint Hill community, you can see the level of commitment and dedication to our School.
We ask all families to consider making a meaningful contribution to the Flint Hill Fund each year. Gifts range in size from $1 - $50,000. The average gift for current families is $1,372 with the median gift of $500. Gifts of all amounts are gratefully received and count toward your participation in this important community effort.
If you let us know the amount you plan to give, we will count your commitment as a pledge. Many people plan their giving for specific times during the calendar year. With a pledge, you are counted in our totals immediately but have the flexibility to pay when it is convenient for you anytime during the school year. We ask that all pledges be paid by June 30 of each school year.
No. Your family’s gift counts you as a participant for every grade in which you have a student.
No. Each Spring the School hosts a community party for parents, alumni, faculty, staff, alumni parents, and grandparents but there’s no fundraising involved. Everyone’s invited to just come and have a great night! In alignment with our core values, we respectfully ask each family to support the Flint Hill Fund each year. From time to time, the School will launch a major fundraising campus. In 2019 over 500 donors contributed over $19,000,000 to Momentum: A Campaign for Flint Hill, to build the Peterson Middle School and renovate the Hazel Lower School.
Given the cost of tuition, it may surprise some to learn that it takes more than tuition to pay for all that goes into opening the doors every day. To be sure, tuition pays for the majority of expenses, but the Flint Hill Fund provides the second largest stream of revenue and is needed every year. Flint Hill relies upon gifts of all sizes to meet the needs of our students and take advantage of opportunities as they arise.
The Flint Hill Fund is the school’s fundraising priority. Each year, the Flint Hill Fund brings our community together with one common goal: to make the most possible for our students by making a gift to Flint Hill. We ask trustees, parents, alumni, grandparents, alumni parents, faculty, staff, and friends to make a voluntary tax-deductible contribution each year. Making a gift to the Flint Hill Fund is a demonstration of your belief in a Flint Hill education.
Your gift supports the people and programs that position Flint Hill as a leader in the nation among independent schools, including:
- Attracting and supporting educators who are among the finest in their profession.
- Providing professional development opportunities to keep our faculty at the forefront of their fields.
- Maintaining small class sizes.
- Creating a forward-thinking and innovative curriculum.
- Improving and sustaining our facilities and grounds.
- Supporting co-curricular activities like fine arts and athletics.
- Providing generous financial aid to deserving students who need it.
YES! Within the Flint Hill Fund, you can choose where your support goes to ensure that your gift is personally meaningful to you. There are ten options for directing your gift:
- Academic Learning and Student Experience
- Athletics
- Faculty
- Financial Aid
- Fine Arts
- Health and Wellness
- Institutional Equity and Inclusion
- Learning Center
- Technology
- Where It's Needed Most (Support it all)
More information about each of these designations is available on our Flint Hill Fund page.
Community support of the Flint Hill Fund allows us to continually innovate, setting new standards and inspiring our students to unleash their potential. Your gift, regardless of the amount, makes an impact! With strong participation from current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and members of our extended Flint Hill community, you can see the level of commitment and dedication to our School.
We ask all families to consider making a meaningful contribution to the Flint Hill Fund each year. Gifts range in size from $1 - $50,000. The average gift for current families is $1,372 with the median gift of $500. Gifts of all amounts are gratefully received and count toward your participation in this important community effort.
If you let us know the amount you plan to give, we will count your commitment as a pledge. Many people plan their giving for specific times during the calendar year. With a pledge, you are counted in our totals immediately but have the flexibility to pay when it is convenient for you anytime during the school year. We ask that all pledges be paid by June 30 of each school year.
No. Your family’s gift counts you as a participant for every grade in which you have a student.
No. Each Spring the School hosts a community party for parents, alumni, faculty, staff, alumni parents, and grandparents but there’s no fundraising involved. Everyone’s invited to just come and have a great night! In alignment with our core values, we respectfully ask each family to support the Flint Hill Fund each year. From time to time, the School will launch a major fundraising campus. In 2019 over 500 donors contributed over $19,000,000 to Momentum: A Campaign for Flint Hill, to build the Peterson Middle School and renovate the Hazel Lower School.