Loudoun School for Advanced Studies 20577 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147

"I first met Dr. Deep Sran, the Founder of Loudoun School for the gifted, several years ago and before the opening of his school. Dr. Sran requested a meeting with me to discuss the vision of his school, and I believe he met with many other professionals in the area for their input. It was a pleasure to listen to Dr. Sran passionately describe the sort of school he wanted to open and run; a school for gifted and talented students where creativity, critical thinking, amazing field trips, autonomous and socratic style instruction, and overall academic excellence are all given great importance. Dr. Sran's careful planning, creative and innovative style and diligence paid off in the form of Loudoun School for the Gifted (formerly, The Ideal Schools). As a child psychologist, I have been recommended this school to families since its inception, and I continue to endorse it as one of the area's top private school, specifically, for gifted and talented children and teens. If you are considering a school change for your child, Loudoun School for the Gifted is well worth a visit! Keep up the great work Deep and Susan!!! Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D Founder and Director Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services"

"My son is a 9th grader there and loves the holistic experience. We looked here after his 3rd re-zoning in public school and a month spent wasted on preparing for SOL tests that benefit the school but not the student. From after school clubs to trips abroad this experience for him as a student I would liken to being part of an energetic start up company as an adult. The key is inspiration. Every day is like a new challenge designed to bring out the best in your student. This school is likely not for everyone. I would recommend it for anyone who would choose academics over athletics, whose bright child may be languishing in public schools as they focus on teaching to the middle, or who might question whether their current school's focus is more about what is right for the school than the student."

"We are parents that are so grateful to have found such a progressive and practical school! We have a student in the middle school, which closely emulates the high school experience - this is a project-based learning school where the environment is supportive, helpful and extremely encouraging. Teachers are engaged with the students and work closely with them so that learning takes place at the individual's pace. Students describe their interests are and staff work to apply those interests to the subjects to be learned, which in turn grabs their interest from the outset. Practical and useful skills are also taught. We have been to private and public schools in Fairfax County and there is nothing like this available at other schools. If you have a child that is self-motivated, curious and would prefer a smaller class setting, you cannot do better."

"How can you compare a public high school with a population of 3200 children with a school population of 28 children at LSG...the list is endless..it's amazing..the individualized course study, the personal attention, the guidance based on your child's interests, the caring, family atmosphere. This school believes in the whole child, and the growth of their students. The switch from public school to LSG has been the best decision in my son's school career. Signed, A Proud Parent!"

"In contrast to our experience in a Fairfax county public school, the small school environment at LSG seems to be the right fit for my child, both academically and (surprisingly) socially. The staff is dedicated, encouraging and responsive. Course selection has been remarkably broad, including cooking, coding, and social entrepreneurship. Students are challenged to think both critically and creatively. And the students seem to be genuinely supportive of each other, resulting in a positive and cooperative learning environment (and one that - thankfully - lacks the usual drama found in most larger high schools). Overall, I've found LSG to be an outstanding school, and it has far exceeded my expectations!"