Support—Headquarters—Education

Special Announcement

Happy Holidays from WB Family Network

The WBFN physical office will be closed for the Holidays from Thursday, December 19, 2024, and will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025. We will work remotely December 19-24, and January 2-3.

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Moving to Washington DC with the World Bank Group? Whether you are planning your move to DC, have just arrived or have been in the US for years, here is some important practical information to help guide you through the relocation process as a WBG spouse/partner. For detailed information, read our Welcoming Handbook, attend our information seminars and welcoming events posted on our Activities page. Join our WBF Buddy Whatsapp Group for Newcomers to DC for practical information, tips and support in real time, anytime. Send an email to wbfnwelcoming@worldbank.org

Finding the right school for your child is something you should consider well in advance of your relocation to the Washington DC area. Many good public and private schools are available, including a number of institutions teaching an international curriculum such as the IB program. Please note that private schools and universities are extremely expensive in the US. Financial scholarships are usually not available for G-4 visa holders.

For more detailed information about the US school system, finding a school, documentation required for enrollment when you come from a foreign country, and special educational needs, contact HR Global Mobility (202-473-2445) as soon as you know you will be relocating to the Washington DC area. Also, contact the WBFN Welcoming Team for more details regarding schooling in the DC area.

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Schools, Colleges & Universities

Click on the links below for information about schools in the DC Metro area. Please remember that you need to live (rent or buy) in the district perimeters of the Public elementary and high school of your choice. For private schools there is no such restriction of course. Community colleges and State universities offer in-state tuition to residents. Private universities do not offer this!

Schools & Resources
Alexandria City Public Schools	Prince George's County Public Schools
Arlington County Public Schools	Sidwell Friends School (private)
Assoc. of Maryland Independent Schools	The Maret School (private)
	The Edmund Burke School
Fairfax Country Public Schools	US Department of Education
Georgetown Day School (private)	Virginia Assoc. of Independent Schools
Maryland State Department of Education	Virginia Department of Education
Montgomery County Public Schools	Washington DC Public Schools
National Cathedral School (private)	Washington International School
Colleges & Universities in DC area
American University	Georgetown University
Catholic University	Howard University
Gallaudet University	Montgomery College
George Mason University	University of Maryland
George Washington University	University of the District of Columbia

Information Seminars

WBFN and various departments of the WBG, as well as the Credit Union, organize periodical Information Seminars on various subjects relevant to WBFN members and their families. We strongly recommend that you consult our "Activities" periodically for dates and venues.

The Credit Union offers reasonable educational loans for spouses' education. Certain restrictions apply.

Public Libraries

More than books! Public libraries are an excellent source of local resources for both adults and children. They offer an array of research material, book discussion groups, and programs for children and community events. Most services are free. Some libraries even host conversation groups for people learning English. Find your local library using the links below: