Edlin School

10742 Sunset Hills Rd

Reston, VA 20190

38 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 15, 2024

Edlin is the best kept secret! It’s small and tucked away so it doesn’t get the visibility other schools do but it is an amazing experience for bright and gifted kids. The education is better than any of the well known private/gifted schools in the area but the tuition is reasonable and the small environment provides a better experience for the kids (and parents). The school genuinely cares about parent feedback and directly addresses concerns. They work hard to provide great clubs and trips even though they don’t have the infrastructure a big school has. The specialty teachers (music, art, PE, computer) are amazing! The principal, Gloria, is incredible and has worked to bring in new teachers, curriculum, and a vision for education that the school can be proud of. The administration is responsive and thoughtful. They are a good partner for educating your child and respect boundaries unlike the public system. I would highly recommend taking a tour to see Edlin for yourself.
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2023

Having transferred our daughter from public school, we are seeing a huge difference in the engagement from the teachers and staff and the positive impact it has had on our daughter. The small class sizes are a huge benefit to meeting the children's individual needs. While a small private school may not be able to handle children with significant special needs, our daughter has been able to manage her ADHD far better at Edlin than she could in the larger classes in public school. The teachers have been great about working with her and making her feel at home in a new school environment.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2023

Definitely not a gifted school and poorly managed
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2023

Edlin has been our saving grace!!! The small classes, excellent teachers, and supportive staff recognize each child's unique gifts and talents and helps them to thrive! I currently have two kids at Edlin in 8th and 5th grade. We've attended for the past three years and joined when FCPS went remote during COVID. I was rightfully concerned that remote learning was not the right choice and wanted a school that was willing to be in-person, which Edlin was pioneering. Both my kids were in the Level IV AAP program at FCPS and I did not consider them challenged to their full potential. The transition to Edlin was tough at first, in that they had some catching up to do in Spanish, English and Latin. But after the first 6-8 weeks they were actively engaged, excited to attend, and proud of their strides. The teachers worked with our children individually and recognized and encouraged their needs and strengths. My kids leaned hard into the Latin courses, novel and Shakespeare studies, increased field trip opportunities, and the exciting electives offered. The high school counseling is also a competitive strength as they recognize how advanced the kids are at 8th grade, compared to their peers, and the administration is well equipped to prepare and support the students in the highly competitive high school admissions process. Our 5th grader will be returning in the 2023-2024 school year and we look forward to his remaining 3 years at Edlin.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2023

I have 2 children in Edlin school. Our kids have been through K4 and now up to 3rd grade. We have had amazing teachers all throughout. The curriculum is very advanced and it is truly for gifted kids. They learn Spanish, Latin, music and art. The new ownership really gets it. They have children in the school and are always interested in how they can make our lives easier. They are very responsive. It’s a small school so it really does have a family feel. For working parents, the extended hours are so convenient.
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2023

We recently joined the Edlin family and our son is in Kindergarten. It's been a great experience so far for my son and us as parents. Edlin has an amazing curriculum that keeps the kids academically challenged, but also promotes creativity and individual talents. Every Friday, my son comes back home with his backpack full of worksheets, projects, artwork and science experiments. Edlin's curriculum is challenging in both STEM and language and arts, but at the same time, keeps the young kids very engaged by including hands-on activities such as various science experiments, designing your own circuit on a paper, writing about who you want to be, and using artwork to assist language learning. I'm so impressed by my son's learning development in less than a year. Edlin's curriculum is also very well-rounded. It provides exposure to various languages (Latin, French, Spanish), different sports and motor skills, advanced music theory and immersive music education ("Kids on Broadway" performance was a blast!).Last but not least, the Edlin community is very friendly and inclusive. From the owner, principal, teachers, administrative staff to PTOs and families, all of us are keeping our communications open, supporting each other, and making sure the children are continuously growing and enjoying learning at Edlin.
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2023

Edlin is a very small gifted & talented school. We are relatively new to this school and have a child in the first-grade class who seems to be doing well and enjoying school. Her improvement in the 1st grade alone is quite impressive. The small classroom size really is an advantage. The teachers have been very responsive to all comments good and bad and have been working closely with us whenever our child needed additional help. All students from K4(PreK) take a second language 4 times a week and studies Latin once a week. This we found as a unique trait in the Edlin curriculum as studying foundational languages such as Latin or Greek helps students study romance languages and vocabulary used in modern sciences. Edlin does challenge its students to perform at their best. In my interactions with other parents, this is seen as a positive rather than a negative. Our daughter seems to enjoy being challenged. She is working hard but also seems to be immensely enjoying herself at the same time. The community is somewhat tight-knit and we have found it to be welcoming to new families. As for the new management I have personally found no issues. There is a lack of sports but it is a STEAM-focused school and there are enough extracurriculars in that area for a well-rounded student. I did see a disheartening review about the first-grade class and that has not been our experience at all. I wasn't aware that the new students in the first-grade class are being tutored. However, I can understand that new students may need additional help to catch up when they join a gifted school. Especially if the class as a whole is ahead of the curriculum. For example, the current first-grade class already advanced to studying the second-grade math curriculum in the middle of the school year. Therefore, I assume any new student joining in the next school year may need additional help to catch up to the rest of the class. However, I do not agree that it is the incompetency of the class teacher and feel that it's an unfair judgment. As for comments such as "classroom run like a zoo", they are 6yr olds and they have fun. As a parent, I would be worried if they didn't. Finally, if you are considering this school I highly recommend touring the school during school hours. Every child has a unique experience and therefore use your instincts as a parent who knows your child best. We are very happy with our decision and feel fortunate to have found such a good fit for us.
Submitted by parent on January 30, 2023

The school is not worth the money. There are some good teachers, but if you don’t get them, your child will get left behind. The first grade class is the worst. My child attended last year and they are not learning ANYTHING new. All of the other students that did not attend Edlin last year are in tutoring, because the 1st grade teacher is incompetent. The classroom is run like a zoo. With only 6 students in the classroom, there should be ZERO reason any of these children need tutoring. I have witnessed the teacher carrying children around like babies. She has no control over her students. Listening to the teacher at parent teacher night, she wasn’t even able to stay on topic. No wonder the children aren’t learning, she’s inconsistent. I am looking for another school for our daughter. I’ve heard 2nd grade has good teachers, but third grade is meh. We have heard public school is a better option than Edlin at this point. After speaking to other parents, VERY disappointed.
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2022

This school is a hidden gem. Each year since the new administration has been in place, the changes have been so positive and welcomed. They are truly listening to the parents feedback and putting the students academic needs first. My child loves going to school and could not wait to go back this year.
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2022

Edlin school is a phenomenal school. The school provides an environment that is not only academically stimulating but nurturing as well. This year they have also started a program to help students develop emotional intelligence to.
Submitted by parent on January 12, 2022

Our family is so happy we found Edlin. The classes are small and intimate which allows for more in-depth learning. The teachers care about what is best for each child. We have had so many go above and beyond with their teaching for our children. We cannot say enough good things about the new administration. They are transparent and have an open door policy which wasn’t the case so much before. It’s sad to see negative reviews as this school is truly a gem and is only going to get better with the new leadership.
Submitted by parent on January 05, 2022

Extremely disappointed by the new management. Doesn't seem to know how to run a school.The school doesn't offer any extra benefits compare to FCPS. Overall education is similar or even below to AAP program. Students don't get challengedDoesn't worth the investment
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2021

The teacher quality is surprisingly poor, teachers are untrained and poorly equipped to deal with children. There are a handful of good ones but unless you get one of those, your child will have to deal with a low quality teacher who otherwise would never get hired in the public schools. The school is not accredited and for this price point there are better schools. Would not recommend.
Submitted by parent on February 10, 2021

We started here this school year due to COVID and we couldn’t be happier. Our children have achieved more in 6months than a year at their previous school.
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2021

.Our son has been attending this school for 2 years and has grown tremendously. The curriculum is well developed and focuses on STEAM. They also teach foreign language 5 days a week starting from K4. With a 15:1 ratio you cannot beat it. Very Happy from this standpoint. The administration could use some improvements in regards to the management of the operations side.
Submitted by parent on November 30, 2020

I am fairly new to this school (couple years), but I can honestly say that this is one of the worst private schools we’ve experienced, primarily because of the management. They’re nice individuals but do not have any experience or expertise in operating a school. Many of the teachers are fine and work hard for the kids, but not all. And by the way - since it’s a private school, teaching certifications and degrees are not required. The teachers unfortunately work in a difficult environment (will never admit publicly but privately, you’ll get a different story). Under new mgt, potentially sound learning place; but under this mgt, absolutely not. It’s unfortunate for the kids. Lastly, I don’t have an axe to grind - I was hoping this would work out for our family, but sorry it hasn’t. Just sharing so other parents are aware.
Submitted by parent on November 21, 2020

We are not satisfied with the teaching quality here. The school is not following COVID guidelines and there is a risk of someone getting infected easily. I expect they will shut down soon after the holidays.
Submitted by parent on October 31, 2020

It’s a miracle this school is still in business. Teachers are average to poor. Few are ok. Teachers dislike the owners but work there because they don’t have a choice.
Submitted by parent on June 16, 2019

My children have grown significantly after they started in this school. There is a big change (for the better) in their attitude towards school compared to their previous schools. Academically, they are learning concepts that are above their grade level in all subjects. Their confidence and belief in their abilities have grown. They've started caring about doing well in school. We've had a great experience
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2019

very positive so far. My daughter loves the school.