Why choose Burr and Burton Academy?
Our intentionally selective International Student Program provides students with exceptional support, a thriving community, and transformative opportunities.
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Burr & Burton Academy
57 Seminary Avenue, PO Box 498
Manchester, VT 05254
Burr and Burton Academy, an independent high school where local and global students come together to learn and grow.
Experience high school like never before
Explore beyond conventional secondary school with Burr and Burton Academy’s wide range of academic courses, extracurricular activities, and unique experiential learning opportunities.
Learning Opportunities
- Visual Arts and Design
- Media and Performing Arts
- Athletics (including Skiing)
Discover a home away from home
International students quickly feel at home in our welcoming and compassionate community.
- Vermont is one of the safest states in America
International students get to choose their living arrangements
✅ Off-campus with a host family
✅ On-campus with a dorm family
Surrounded by mountains and greenery, Burr and Burton Academy is serene and beautiful.
Work with educators who care about student success
Our outstanding educators empower students to succeed and are available for extra tutoring, one-on-one global university counseling, and more.
- ESL Program
- Flex periods
Support beyond the standard
Burr and Burton Academy’s dedicated international team provides personalized assistance to students and their families, ensuring a smooth transition and successful experience on campus.
"You’re sending your child to the opposite side of the globe, it’s a lot of trust. [Burr and Burton Academy] kept us posted with everything. Extremely professional.”
–Olaf and Andrea, parents to BBA student
Take personal growth to the next level
"My English has greatly improved while at Burr and Burton. The range of programs and opportunities is wonderful. I learned to play the cello and love my art class.”
–Angela (Student), Shanghai, China
Located in beautiful Vermont, USA, our students experience integrative education in an environment that feels like home.
70+
international students annually
Nearly 20
countries represented on campus each year
100%
international student university placement rate
High school abroad is a big decision. With Burr and Burton’s strong academic and personal guidance, international students don’t just do well—they evolve.
170+
Academics Course
40+
AP and Honors Classes
10:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
50+
Extracurricular Activities and Unique
15
Average Class Size