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Tandem Friends School is where curious students become engaged, inspired, purposeful people.

A co-ed Quaker day school, Tandem Friends gives students in grades 5-12 the freedom - and the responsibility - to collaborate in their education; contribute to their community; explore their imaginations; and lead life with kindness, wisdom, creativity and integrity.

Why A Friends Education?
Rooted in Quaker Values yet inclusive of all beliefs, Tandem Friends helps students seek and express their inner light, while challenging them to take initiative in their own growth and development.
About Tandem Friends
Middle School
Tandem Friends helps Middle School students become confident, independent learners and leaders who develop a lifelong love and enthusiasm for discovering knowledge.
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Upper School
Our progressive, purpose-based approach to learning gives Upper School students agency to explore their passions and find meaning in their pursuit of knowledge and their contributions to the world.
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Tomorrow’s Leaders Grow in Tandem

Interested in learning more about Tandem Friends School or Friends education? Contact Admissions Director Mary Lyman Bias at mlymanbias@tandemfs.org or 434-951-9314 and check out the many helpful resources on this website's admissions page. Plan to attend one of our upcoming Admissions Information Sessions.

- Tuesday, October 14
- Tuesday, November 11
- Tuesday, December 2
- Tuesday, January 13

Use this link to RSVP for an Admissions Information Session.

Tandem Friends School is where curious, creative students become engaged, inspired, purposeful people. Ready to join them - and to change the world?
Class of 2026 Senior Week Work and Fun

Our Class of 2026 enjoyed a great Senior Week. They began by kicking off Senior Project and college application work at the Old Metropolitan Hall on the Downtown Mall. They met with our librarian to discuss project research. The 12th and 5th graders shared a pizza lunch, some games on the lawn and a mutual advice-giving session. 5th graders gave advice to the seniors on senior year and life after high school while seniors gave advice on life at Tandem. Click here to check out some of the advice shared. Wednesday included a yoga session led by senior Sofia S, more work on apps and projects, and a workshop on Professional Communication. On Thursday, they went to Charlottesville Meeting House for a Meeting for Worship and a Quakerism 101 session, then enjoyed a walking tour of Charlottesville Black History, followed by some fun downtime. They concluded with a Campout on the Quad, which included a campfire with s'mores, fun games, and more. They woke early for "Senior Sunrise" on Friday morning and after a lovely breakfast, concluded their productive and fun Senior Week.
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