“Brightmont gave my daughter
confidence and helped her love learning
again.”
– Parent of 8th grader
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Give your child an education that’s as unique as they are. As the leading private school in Bethesda, MD, Brightmont's specialized educational approach is based on over 25 years of experience helping students in grades K-12 succeed academically. We recognize and support the needs of every student, including students with learning differences, students living with anxiety and/or depression, high-aptitude students, and student-athletes or performers with demanding schedules.
Brightmont’s educational model is mastery-based, empowering students to actively engage in their studies at their own pace while feeling challenged and supported throughout the learning process.
Traditional classrooms are insufficient or even impossible for many students; rigid schedules, inadequate attention from instructors, and an overwhelming environment can impede your child’s success. Brightmont’s personalized instruction helps students progress toward their goals and gain the self-confidence necessary to fuel a lifelong love of learning.
We offer a range of programs throughout the year to serve the diverse needs of families in Bethesda, including full-time school, individual courses, tutoring, and skill-building programs. We also offer open enrollment and rolling admissions, so your child can start right away.
When you join the Brightmont family, we’ll work with you and your child to design the most effective, personalized instructional plan possible and select experienced teachers who understand your child’s academic needs and learning style.
Is one-to-one learning right for my child?
Unlocking Academic Potential
As an accredited private school, our curriculum includes math, language arts, science, social studies, foreign language, and electives for 1st through 12th grade. For high schoolers, we offer both Advanced Placement® and Honors courses.
When students complete course requirements, they earn a high school diploma from Brightmont Academy, which is recognized by colleges and universities. Our students receive acceptances from colleges and universities across the country; check out the prestigious colleges
our students have attended.
Tuition Rates for Our One-to-One Private School in North Bethesda, MD
High School Program
A comprehensive college preparatory program for one academic year of 9th-12th grade.
$33,000
Middle School Program
A program designed to prepare 6th-8th grade students for high school.
$28,000
Elementary School Program
A program designed to prepare 1st-5th grade students for middle school.
$36,000
Individual Semester Courses
Semester courses for 1st-12th grade students. We offer core courses as well as honors and AP courses.
Starting at $3,465
Additional Programs and Services
We also offer tutoring, skill-building programs, a reading intervention program, summer school, and test prep.
Starting at $900
Who Are Brightmont’s Students?
Our private school in Bethesda is transformative for many students, including those with particular learning goals, academic interests, and scheduling needs. This includes:
Students with ADHD and Attention Deficits
Many of Brightmont’s students have an ADHD diagnosis and struggle to maintain their focus and engagement in other schools. Brightmont’s flexible one-to-one classrooms naturally minimize distractions and allow students to take breaks throughout the day to support their attention. Our personalized learning model and multisensory curriculum encourage these students to engage deeply without the fear of judgment from their peers.
Brightmont also offers executive functioning programs for grades 3–12, which provide coaching to help students learn to plan, complete, and turn in assignments in ways that work best for them.
Students with Learning Differences
Students with learning differences often struggle to find a school that offers the accommodations they need to succeed. Brightmont’s one-to-one model enables teachers to modify their instructional methods, pacing, and curriculum to match the learning styles of students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences.
Gifted and 2E Students
Traditional classrooms impede gifted and twice-exceptional students’ progress by forcing them to wait for peers to catch up, leading to boredom and burnout. Brightmont’s personalized instruction empowers students to move at their own pace and dive deeper into complex questions without worrying about peer judgment.
Students with Mental Health Challenges
Large classrooms bring social pressures, rigidity, and an overstimulating atmosphere that only exacerbate the struggles that students with anxiety, depression, school refusal, or obsessive-compulsive disorder face. Brightmont will work with your family to create an accessible classroom environment that promotes learning while supporting your child’s emotional and social well-being.
Student Athletes and Performers
Aspiring elite athletes, actors, and musicians shouldn’t have to choose between their passion and a quality education. With Brightmont’s NCAA-approved curriculum, you won’t have to compromise. Our flexible one-to-one model allows students to create a schedule around their extracurricular commitments, so they can further their academic progress without worrying about falling behind.
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Campus Highlights
At Brightmont, your child will receive the specialized attention that isn’t possible anywhere else while still having plenty of opportunities to socialize with their peers. Some of our students’ favorite community-building activities include:
- Spirit Week
- Pi Day celebration
- Holiday cookie decorating
- Family luncheons
Brightmont Academy Serves Grades 1–12
Our private school in Bethesda offers full-time, part-time, and tutoring options for students across every grade level.
Elementary School Students
Brightmont’s offerings for elementary school students start with our Kindergarten readiness program, which helps Pre-K and Kindergarten students develop their reading, math, and handwriting skills. Our full-time private school starts in first grade. Brightmont’s multisensory, personalized curriculum gives young students the head start they need to build a strong academic foundation and cultivate a love for learning that will follow them throughout their educational journey.
Middle School Students
Middle school is often when students start facing social pressures that can impact their academic progress. Brightmont’s supportive, one-to-one learning classrooms help these students maintain their engagement in school without the distractions of their peers. Outside of class, students can connect through clubs, extracurriculars, and community events.
High School Students
Brightmont’s high school students benefit from the rigor and flexibility of our academic offerings. Our fully accredited private school has an Index for Education Quality (IEQ) score of 320, in comparison to the average of 253.
Prestigious colleges around the country are eager to admit Brightmont students; in fact, 92% of graduates receive admission to their top-choice university! Our Honors, Advanced Placement, and college-level courses provide driven students with the opportunities they need to thrive.
Full-time high school students also have access to the Homework Studio, a supervised study lab designed to help them complete assignments, practice good study habits, connect with peers, and build executive function skills with the support of a teacher-on-call.
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North Bethesda Campus
Address
6550 Rock Spring Drive, Suite 190
Bethesda, MD 20817
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Accreditation
North Bethesda is a Candidate for Accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI.
Meet Aisha Walker
Director | VP of School Development
Aisha began working as an educator over 20 years ago. After her undergraduate degree, she started her career at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, a globally recognized organization that creates programs to address weaknesses in language processing, reading, comprehension, and math.
While earning her master's degree, she also worked at The Lionheart School in Alpharetta, Georgia. After several years in the classroom, Aisha returned to Lindamood-Bell as an executive center director, regional director, and associate director of learning centers. Having worked with students one-on-one, she used her extensive knowledge to ensure effective program implementation and to tailor consulting with parents, teachers, and professionals.
Aisha has learned that her love for teaching and coaching extends beyond the students she has taught to their entire team. This love ignites her passion for Brightmont Academy and the one-to-one learning model available to families seeking solutions for their children.
Send Aisha a message at
aisha.walker@brightmontacademy.com.
