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Founded in 1906, Madeira is a girls school by design, where every aspect of academic, social, and athletic life is directed toward educating young women. Madeira's innovative Co-Curriculum Program integrates an experiential learning program with the cultural, political, and business life of the nation's capital into each girl's weekly schedule. The 376-acre campus, which overlooks the Potomac River, is just 12 miles from Washington, D.C. Facilities include a sports center; library; student center; theater; fine-arts studios; photography lab; and riding arenas.
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Official information of The Madeira School in 2024 | FindingSchool
A Boarding
A Matriculation
A Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
A- Reviews
A Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12
All-girls
Urban
ESL: No
Tuition: $69,500
# of Students: 336
Teacher:Student: 1:4
International Student: 13%
AP Courses: 12
Endowment: $238,095/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 91%
SAT: 1835/2400
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Harvard College 2
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 California Institute of Technology 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Rice University 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#21 Emory University 2
#22 University of California: Berkeley 2
#23 Georgetown University 1
#23 University of Michigan 2
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#25 University of Virginia 6
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 2
#28 Tufts University 1
#28 University of Florida 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#40 College of William and Mary 2
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Tulane University 2
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#55 University of Miami 2
#59 University of Washington 1
#63 George Washington University 2
LAC #13 Davidson College 1
LAC #13 Hamilton College 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#83 Elon University 2
LAC #17 Smith College 2
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
LAC #30 Bryn Mawr College 1
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1
LAC #30 Scripps College 1
LAC #35 Pitzer College 1
LAC #38 Bucknell University 1
LAC #42 Occidental College 1
Barry University 1
Berklee College of Music 1
College of the Atlantic 1
Culinary Institute of America 1
Goucher College 1
High Point University 1
Lynn University 1
Reed College 1
Rollins College 1
Spelman College 1
University of Mary Washington 1
University of St. Andrews 1
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AP Courses

(Total 12)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Statistics
World History
Computer Science A
Comparative Government and Politics
Human Geography
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Statistics
World History
Computer Science A
Comparative Government and Politics
Human Geography
English Literature and Composition
Physics C: Mechanics
Computer Science AB
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Sports

(Total 13)
Basketball
Climbing
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Basketball
Climbing
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Equestrain
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Arts

(Total 14)
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Ceramics
Digital Art
Graphic Design
Studio Art
Photography
Film Production
Acting
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Ceramics
Digital Art
Graphic Design
Studio Art
Photography
Film Production
Acting
Directing
Theater
Chamber Orchestra
Digital Photography
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 47)
Best Buddies
Middle Eastern Students Association
Songwriting Club
K-Pop Club
Morgan's Message Club
Red Cross Club
Cooking Club
Sexual Assault & Consent Awareness
The Evergreen Project
Black Students Union
Best Buddies
Middle Eastern Students Association
Songwriting Club
K-Pop Club
Morgan's Message Club
Red Cross Club
Cooking Club
Sexual Assault & Consent Awareness
The Evergreen Project
Black Students Union
WEARTH
Judaism at Madeira
Madeira Arts Club
Madeira Speakers Club/Snails Speak Spark
Student Democratic Union
Neurodivergent Students Association
Madeira Musicians Association
STEM Club
Maker Club
Korean Culture Club
Critical Thinking & Conflict Transformation
Go Pursue
Model UN Club
Muslim Students Association
Hands United
Marine Biology & Science Club
Chinese Culture Club
Classics Club
Focus
Global Politics & Culture Club
Make A Wish Club
Pre-Health Club
Business & Economics Club
Reach For the Stars
Save The Children
Debate Club
The Madeira Astronomy Club
Snails Prevail
French Club
Girl Up
Girls Who Code
Trivia Club
Math Club
Amnesty International
Girl Tech
Gender-Sexuality Alliance
South Asian Students Association
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Contact Info

Official website
8328 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Virginia 22102
703-556-8273
admission@madeira.org
Virginia

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1906
Campus Size: 376 acres
Boarding Rate: 51%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Zoom, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE,SAT,PSAT
School Code:
TOEFL: 8029
SSAT: 4768
ISEE: 472644

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

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4.6/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
4.0 / 5 Overall
4.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about The Madeira School

01.
Tell me a bit about The Madeira School.
The Madeira School is All-girls private boarding school located in Washington, Virginia, US. It was founded 1906 , and currently has about 336 students, 13.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.madeira.org.
02.
Does The Madeira School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Madeira School is offering 12 AP courses.

The Madeira School also have 91% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do The Madeira School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 21.48% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 16.79% go to top 25, and about 3.7% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for The Madeira School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Madeira School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for The Madeira School’s All-girls student?
The total fee for The Madeira School in 2024 is $66,200 , which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@madeira.org .
06.
Where is The Madeira School located?
The Madeira School is located in the State of Virginia of USA. The closest major city is Washington, which is about 12 miles away from school. Most families can choose Washington Dulles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is The Madeira School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Madeira School is among the most popular schools, within top 65 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Madeira School has been favorited by 483 users.
08.
How to start with an application with The Madeira School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Madeira School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Madeira School’s official site: http://www.madeira.org or call them at 703-556-8273.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Madeira School?
Yes, here are few: Georgetown Preparatory School, Whittle School and Studios and St. Albans School.

The closest major city is Washington. You can find out more schools near Washington here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Madeira School?
The overall rating for The Madeira School is A.

The section ratings of The Madeira School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
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