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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? Sign up for an upcoming monthly Admissions Information Session, held September through April using this link. Upcoming sessions:
- Tuesday, January 9 from 9-10:30am
- Tuesday, February 6 from 9-10:30am
- Tuesday, March 5 from 9-10:30am
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.

Tandem Friends School is where curious, creative students become engaged, inspired, purposeful people. Ready to join them - and to change the world?
Cross Country State Champions!

Tandem’s boys varsity cross country team won the VISAA state championship meet (DIV III), with five of our ten runners placing in the top 20 to earn all-state honors. Senior Charlie K took second place in the state with Hayes B at #4, Jack B at #10, Jack N at #11 and Miles G at #13. The boys team was completed by Orro B, Peter W, Sin F, Jack J, and Will M. The boys scored 35 points to handily beat second place Veritas with 91 points. The girls team ran a great race, with Lucy L finishing first for our team, which also included Hazel L, Claire G, Nina I and Avery M. Coaches Jason Farr and Ned Fischer were delighted with the team’s performance on a hilly course on a very warm day, and proud of their determination and hard work over the season. Go Badgers!
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