Why Choose All Girls?

Visi girls are friends and fans, classmates and teammates, companions and confidants. While striving for their personal best, they collaborate and support one another, creating a tight community where all are embraced and each can shine. Here, optimism and compassion are contagious.

This positive tone is set by the Sisters and nurtured by teachers who are committed to understanding and educating girls in the ways they learn best—through relationships. Being in an all-girls school has distinct advantages. By providing an environment tailored specifically to the needs of young women, all-girls schools positively shape young women's academic, social, and personal development.

Visi girls are free to be whoever they want to be...and to be themselves. By trying new and difficult things, they learn how to navigate disappointment and develop the resilience that results in long-term success. They know that every girl can lead and achieve in her own way, boosted by newfound friends who become lifelong sisters.

The All Girls Advantage

2/3

plan to earn a graduate or professional degree

93%

of graduates were offered greater leadership opportunities

6x

more likely to consider majoring in STEM

80%

of graduates hold leadership positions after high school

95%

feel supported by their teachers

With gratitude to the International Coalition for Girls Schools for sharing research on the benefits of an all-girls education.

My favorite thing about Visitation is the community - 100%. Girls supporting girls, women supporting women. On my Cub for a Day visit, I went to gym class and they were having a basketball rally and everyone was supporting everyone else. I thought to myself, "I want to be supported by all these strong women!"

Sarah ‘20

Academic Excellence

Visitation has a 225-year history of educating and empowering women. Here, young women can break free from stereotypes and write their own story - literally and figuratively.

Research has consistently shown that girls in single-gender environments tend to outperform their co-ed counterparts in core subjects like mathematics and science.

The intimate environment at Visitation fosters strong bonds among teachers and students. In our small classes, every student is seen as an individual and is actively encouraged to participate, to speak her mind.

Our teachers know that affirmation and encouragement are far more effective motivators than harsh criticism. Teachers foster a warm, welcoming environment that helps students feel at ease. Here, young women feel empowered to engage in thoughtful - and challenging - classroom dialogue.

Empowering Leadership Opportunities

Visitation strongly believes in empowering young women to lead and helps cultivate these vital skills at every turn, whether in the classroom, during Cub period, at the big game, on stage, or at the podium.

A Visitation education is tailored to provide the training and preparation girls need to grow into leaders. Rooted in the Salesian Spirituality of St. Jane de Chantal and St. Francis de Sales, our program emphasizes virtues like perseverance, honesty, humility, courage, simplicity, generosity, patience, and optimism.

Visi girls become leaders in both the traditional and Salesian sense. We strive to help students understand that leading doesn't always mean being the loudest voice; it can mean quietly supporting what is right, serving as an outstanding role model, or providing a place for the voiceless to share their concerns. This nurturing atmosphere promotes self-confidence, assertiveness, and the development of essential leadership skills.

Each August, we offer a free Leadership Lab, which provides more immersive study into topics like teamwork, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence.

Strong Sense of Community

Visitation cultivates a tight-knit and supportive community where every young woman's voice is heard. By surrounding themselves with like-minded peers, young women develop strong friendships and form lifelong bonds.

Here, we emphasize collaboration, empowerment, and mutual respect. This supportive community becomes an invaluable source of inspiration and encouragement, providing a safe space for young women to explore their passions and interests.

Enhanced Self-Confidence

In an all-girls environment, students are more likely to step out of their comfort zones, challenge themselves, and explore new areas of interest. Without the fear of judgment or stereotypes, girls can develop a strong sense of self-confidence and self-worth.

At Visitation, we are empowering the next generation of female leaders. The women who will lead us forward must have a strong moral foundation and know how to effectively collaborate and communicate in order to address and solve the real problems facing our world today.

Visitation focuses on building each student's self-esteem and providing a nurturing environment that allows her to embrace her individuality. This increased self-confidence translates into better academic performance, higher aspirations, and the ability to overcome societal obstacles.

Empathy & Collaboration

Salesian Spirituality informs every aspect of a Visitation education. Our embrace of the Little Virtues—values like kindness, patience, sincerity, perseverance, gratitude, thoughtful concern for others, and cheerful optimism - fosters a culture of empathy, collaboration, and teamwork.

Our students are encouraged to support and uplift one another, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect. This collaborative environment cultivates important life skills such as effective communication, negotiation, and cooperation. By promoting a sense of sisterhood, Visitation prepares young women to navigate diverse workplaces and build meaningful relationships based on empathy and understanding.

Empowered Women

Mikayla '25

"At Visitation, my confidence has really grown; in this environment, I’ve been empowered to speak my mind and question things. It has really motivated me to be the best version of myself that I can be."

Salesian Spirituality

There are countless ways to lead and have fun through our wide variety of student activities, including arts, athletics, school government, publications, and more.

Wellness & Personal Counseling

The challenges facing our young women are great, from social media to the pandemic to the normal stressors of adolescence. Likewise, her supports must be many and strong.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In keeping with our mission of “Living Jesus,” Georgetown Visitation is committed to fostering an institutional culture which honors the dignity and sacredness of every individual.

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