Cardinal Education is an independent educational consulting company. We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with any public or private school.
Our independent educational consultants can help you navigate The River School admissions.
The River School is a private, coeducational day school located in Washington, DC, serving students from Preschool (age 3) through Grade 5. Known for its inclusive educational model and nationally recognized approach to integrating children with hearing loss into mainstream classrooms, The River School offers a language-rich, play-based, and developmentally appropriate curriculum. With small class sizes, co-teaching by educators and speech-language pathologists, and a strong focus on social-emotional growth, the school fosters confident, curious learners in a nurturing environment. The admissions process includes classroom visits, developmental assessments, parent interviews, teacher recommendations, and school records, making early, thoughtful preparation especially important. We are proud to have guided families—especially families of children with unique learning needs—through the River School admissions process with success. We provide personalized, step-by-step support in:
1. Online Application Form
2. Parent/Guardian Statement
3. Student Visit and Classroom Observation Prep
4. Developmental and Academic Records
5. Teacher Recommendation Forms
6. Family Interview Coaching
At Cardinal Education, we help your family craft a sincere, well-prepared application that highlights your child’s strengths, growth potential, and alignment with The River School’s mission to empower all children through language, community, and joyful learning.
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