The Office of Work/Life is Here for You
The School & Child Care Search Service recognizes how important decisions about child care and schooling are to families. Columbia colleagues, we are here for you—to think out loud, explore options, talk through continued uncertainties or shifting timelines, and help you make the decisions that feel right for you and your family.
Please complete our Information Request Form to connect with us.
Child Care & Schooling Services
Expertise and guidance as you explore early education and child care or K-12 schooling options
Care for adults, children, or yourself in situations when normal care arrangements are interrupted or when short-term care is required
Eligible officers can receive a contribution to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. Recipients can then get reimbursed for child care expenses through this account. Beginning August 2024, PhD students may also be eligible for a child care subsidy.
Columbia offers several programs for tuition, both at and outside of the University
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Information on educational and child care programs for children younger than five years of age
A guide to the variety of resources and options available through the city and from other sources
Information on schooling options for students in grades K through 5
Options for students in grades 5 through 8
Options for students in grades 9 through 12
Landing page for middle and high school admissions resources including information on different school types, testing and diversity resources, and key dates
A guide to some of the resources available through the city and other sources for English language learners
General information on the types of testing services available and how to access them
A K-8 school created by Columbia to serve children of neighboring families and of eligible University employees
Recent News
NYC Public High School: Application Deadline Extended to December 9th
Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE)
Priority application deadline is December 18th. Potential 50% discount on the commuter option.