Specialties
Oakwood School is a private school in Annandale, VA, serving the Washington, DC, metro area, supporting students in grades 1–8 with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. Many families find Oakwood while searching for a private school for dyslexia or learning differences in Northern Virginia.
We specialize in supporting bright students with mild to moderate learning differences through small-group instruction and structured, multisensory teaching. All classroom teachers are trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach, a structured literacy method widely used for students with dyslexia.
Oakwood is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and accredited by the Virginia Council on Private Education (VCPE) and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities (VAISEF). We are also members of the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Beyond our classrooms, Oakwood contributes to the broader educational community through professional partnerships, events, and outreach that support students with learning differences across the DC metro region.
History
Established in 1971.
Founded in 1971, Oakwood School has served students in grades 1–8 with specific learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, for more than 55 years. Located in Annandale, Virginia, Oakwood is a specialized private school for students with learning differences serving families across Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC metro area.
From its earliest days, Oakwood focused on structured, explicit instruction designed for how students with language-based learning differences learn best. In 2023, expanded to a 42,000-square-foot learning environment intentionally designed to support students with dyslexia and other learning differences through small-group instruction and multisensory learning.
Today, Oakwood continues its mission of helping students with learning differences build academic skills, confidence, and independence while supporting families throughout Northern Virginia seeking specialized education for children who learn differently.
