The Madeira School is one of the country's premierboarding/day schools for girls in grades 9-12. For more than a century, Madeirahas built a strong tradition of innovative teaching and learning, includinghands-on, real world work experience for every student through Madeira’saward-winning Co-Curriculum experiential learning program. Located just outsideWashington, DC, on the banks of the Potomac River in McLean, VA, Madeiraenrolls 320 students from around the country and around the world.